Americas Treasury Director

Time left to apply End Date: January 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition id R10054149

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Americas Treasury Director reports directly to the BSC Director in the Business Service Center, with a dotted-line to the Treasury Cash Management Director located in the HUB. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, and cross-functional environment on international cash management matters (liquidity, disbursements, bank account management, market exposure (FX, interest rate), etc.). The candidate will be a member of a small, high-performing team providing direction and guidance to the treasury team and the BSC in terms of treasury.

The Americas Treasury Director will focus on deploying the Group Treasury strategy proving on the vision and performance strategy for cash management across the entire Americas region, encompassing both the NAM (North America) and LATAM (Latin America) clusters and representing 40% of Group cash flow, 296 bank accounts, and 10 bank relationships. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive regional cash management initiatives, cash concentration, short-term investment and liquidity, and optimize liquidity, system implementation, and ensure alignment with global treasury processes and objectives. Directs and manages operations of the treasury function and prepares and analyzes department reports, financial accounting records, cash flow analysis, credit agreement compliance, and projections. This leader will be able to communicate with CFO in the countries and anticipate business needs.

The Americas Treasury Director manages the NAM and LATAM teams with responsibilities for cash, treasury operations, short-term funding, and short-term investments, FX and Interest Rate instruments, and system implementation. This position will oversee and direct all cash management treasury-related functions for the region, ensuring alignment with the global processes and strategies of the multinational company. This role requires a visionary leader capable of developing and executing a comprehensive treasury strategy to optimize liquidity, manage risk, and support the company’s financial goals.

Cash Management

- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the treasury department.
- Execute the development and implementation of treasury functions.
- Implement the treasury vision and strategy for the Americas region, ensuring alignment with global objectives.
- Support regional expansion and establishment of new entities in the region.
- Develop, implement, and maintain bank account structures.
- Lead initiatives to optimize liquidity management and enhance cash forecasting.
- Collaborate with global treasury teams to standardize processes and implement best practices across the region.
- Manage all cash management functions including cash concentration, wires, and account funding.
- Ensure adequate liquidity for working capital needs and invest short-term excess cash; manage inter-company cash.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Manage banking relationships and negotiate terms to support the company’s operational and strategic needs.
- Ensure FX and Interest rate hedging instruments are in place effectively and timely.
- Implement and maintain efficient cash pooling and liquidity structures.
- Provide guidance in terms of new payment methods (PCard, ACH debit, electronic wallets, electronic payments, fast payments) as they are developed in different countries.
- Communicate clearly treasury objectives and policies with other BSC teams and stakeholders.
- Provide accurate and timely treasury-related financial reports and analyses to senior management and stakeholders.
- Lead and enhance internal processes to drive operational efficiency and ensure compliance with internal policies, controls, and procedures.
- Present the company’s treasury initiatives, results, and forecasts to senior management, communicating regularly with the Hub and Group.
- Implement new bank technologies, products, and services to improve the cash cycle and simplify company operations.
- Works closely with HUB Treasury to ensure all treasury matters are sound and in line with Group Treasury.
- Develops presentations for the executive team, providing clear analytic support for key recommendations.
- Manage treasury manager, supervisors, and analysts by developing objectives and development plans in line with global strategy.
- Demonstrate leadership and training skills to further develop managers and analysts within the department.

Team Management

- Lead and mentor a team of treasury professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across other departments.
- Manage resource allocation.
- Organize teams according to priorities (face high/low activity).
- Achieve established quality standards by communicating job expectations, providing direction on priorities, and monitoring individual and team performance.
- Review monthly targets with treasury leaders and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information produced in order to report to BSC Director.

Safety/Quality

- Respect all Air Liquide safety policies, procedures, and programs.
- Participate in the promotion of Air Liquide's safety objectives. Know and follow all procedures as outlined in Air Liquide's Quality Manual.
- Be a thought leader to maintain a fraud-free environment.

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor’s degree/college diploma in finance or related field required.
- MBA or MS in Finance/Economics preferred.

Experience/Certifications

- 12+ years cash management and/or treasury or related experience.
- Certified Treasury Professional/Certified Cash Manager preferred.
- Strong managerial experience (6+ years of leading teams with direct and indirect reports).
- Experience in shared service center preferred.
- Experience in multinational company desirable.

Language Requirements

- French or Portuguese language proficiency - basic to intermediate preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

- TMS (Treasury Management Systems) experience would be a plus.
- Advanced knowledge in excel sheets.
- Advanced/Intermediate working knowledge of financial modeling and Google suite.
- Knowledge of accounting principles.
- Advance IFRS rules knowledge, Tax and Legal knowledge of the Americas countries.
- Solid understanding of financial analysis and statistics.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage a team with significant expertise.
- Ability to work and take initiative in a matrix organization.
- Strong multi-tasking skills, ability to manage priorities effectively.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in all activities.
- Presentation skills: able to communicate and present to different stakeholders of the overall organization.
- Resourcefulness – recognize the resources required to efficiently achieve an objective.
- Teamwork - build the critical cross-function networks required to integrate the appropriate expertise.
- Digital mindset for systems automation and connectivity.
- Continuous improvement mindset for process improvements - Desirable knowledge of LEAN techniques.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success, and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Us

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