Senior Director, Assistant Treasurer (potentially VP/Treasurer)

  • Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51202

 

Senior Director, Assistant Treasurer (potentially VP/Treasurer)
Reporting to the CFO, the Assistant Treasurer is a key advisor to the CFO on various financial matters as well as the other members of the Company’s Leadership Team.  He/she maintains stewardship for financial assets/liabilities and debt as well as plays a leadership role in ensuring that the company has a world class treasury function to support the company’s goals.

This person will be a dynamic individual that will drive value by providing toughtful, strategic leadership and financial expertise within the Treasury and Finance organizations as well as lead enterprise wide projects and initiatives. This position will have a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with treasury operations, PE owner relations, risk management, and strategic capital allocation and cash flow management.  This individual will be responsible for the following areas: capital structure, customer financing, credit and collections, working capital management, cash and liquidity management, banking relationships, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting, investment management, foreign exchange and interest rate risk management, and promoting strong internal controls designed to safeguard corporate assets and the integrity of related financial systems.

The position participates with other key senior executives in setting objectives and developing and implementing current and long-range business plans and strategies for the Company. It also is responsible for presenting treasury and risk management strategies and progress to Senior Leaders and our ownership board.

The position leads a team of six through two direct reports.  There is a potential that an addition direct report and two indirect reports could be added to this individuals team. 
 

Essential Functions (Major Duties)
Accounting Governance and Controls

  • Responsible for the accounting and controllership for the following functional areas:  Treasury, Customer Financing, Accounts Receivable, and Corporate Accounts Payable.
  • Oversee global Treasury controls over financial reporting and regulatory activities.
  • Present the Treasury activities and the Company’s financial progress as well as make recommendations on the Company’s capital structure to the CFO and PE Board.

Capital Structure

  • Develop and maintain proactive and mutually beneficial global banking relationships to ensure delivery of appropriate global banking services, lending and support.
  • Establish adequate capital structure funding alternatives to meet the global funding needs at reasonably low costs, minimal liquidity risks, in a tax efficient manner.
  • Develop, lead and monitor compliance of corporate cash investment strategies. Oversee investment performance, reporting and accounting.
  • Responsible for capital market activities, including negotiation and covenant compliance of bank credit facilities and other financing activities.
  • Develop and implement global capital structure strategies, intercompany funding strategies and repatriation in coordination with Accounting and Tax strategies.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and propose adjustments to the Company’s Capital Structure policy that aims at optimally distributing the organization’s investments in Capex and M&A.
  • Analyze and manage interest rate and foreign exchange exposures. Develop and implement hedging programs.

Customer Financing

  • Lead customer financing programs, coordinating with marketing, operations, accounting and tax to align strategy.
  • Lead the development of opportunities to expand the customer financing program, including alternative business development opportunities that lead to sales growth and profit expansion.

Strategy and Planning

  • Oversee management of treasury operations, and policies.
  • Lead global cash management and credit administration activities, and continuously enhance working capital efficiency while ensuring strong internal controls, standardization and scalability.
  • Direct the planning, selection, retention, and development of staff to ensure the availability of the required management and financial talent.
  • Ensure financial transaction oversight to determine appropriate access to the organization’s funds, and any outstanding bills or debts owed.

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Manage cash forecasting to optimize the company’s global cash position, short-term investments, and credit lines to provide for adequate liquidity. Forecast and analyze global interest income, interest expense and non-operating expenses.
  • Develop and oversee enterprise and business unit reporting for working capital and capital structure key performance metrics – balance sheet, cash flow, ROIC, WACC, EVA, etc
  • Develop and cascade the development of the tools and models used for and by the businesses for the long term strategic plan and corresponding financial forecast preparation
  • Support of CFO and Executive Team in the development of external reporting presentations
 
Working Conditions

This position requires: Light physical activity in an office environment which includes frequent sitting, standing, walking and infrequent lifting up to 15 lbs.

Travel and On-Call:
This position does not require regular travel.
This position is not part of an on-call rotation
 

Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related area is required
  • MBA in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related area is required
  • Certified Treasury Professional preferred
  • 15+ years of experience in treasury operations, accounting, and/or finance, preferably with a Fortune 1000 company and/or experience with PE-backed companies
  • Knowledge of and experience with Capital markets (particularly debt markets)
  • Knowledge of appropriate accounting and treasury systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (written or verbal)
  • Supervisory experience
  • Ability to attract and develop talent and manage global performance, solid executive presence and relationship skills, ability to develop strong partnerships internally and externally with key stakeholder groups, and effective communication skills
  • International finance experience, including foreign exchange activities
  • Relevant experience in financial/risk management, including hedging
  • Ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organizations
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a time sensitive and dynamic environment
  • Willingness to work flexible schedule to accommodate business requirements
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated financial modeling skills, including analytical reasoning, quantitative analysis and sensitive analysis
  • Knowledge of consumer financing, including the management and reporting of loan portfolios
  • Strong critical thinking skills, with an ability to identify trends in financial data and develop creative solution

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA Preferred
  • CFA Preferred
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)

Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50630

Our privately-held, fast-growing client is a well-established, nearly $1B+ industrial business that has retained us to identify their next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This organization has grown very quickly in the last 25 years, both organically and through a number of acquisitions…and they aren’t slowing down anytime soon!

The CHRO will be a key executive leadership team member responsible for shaping and executing our client’s human resources strategy to support the company’s growth and transformation. Managing an HR function of around 20 people, this role requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate future trends, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure that their workforce is equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow. They seek a visionary CHRO to lead their human resources strategy and drive people-centric initiatives among the organization’s 1,000+ employees. The role reports to the CEO, and will also provide thought leadership to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors.

*** The preference for this position is to be located at our client’s headquarters in Minneapolis, or travel regularly there. ***

*** This position offers a very strong base salary, annual bonus, and long-term incentive package, along with a great benefits package. ***

Chief Executive Officer (distribution/operations/manufacturing)

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49405

SkyWater has been retained by one of the largest independent distributors in the Midwest to identify their next Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for executing the Company’s vision and strategy, as approved by the Board, by leading the Company to long-term profitable, and sustainable growth with a strong culture to retain and attract the top industry people, partners/suppliers, and customers.

The CEO will be the key driver in the strategic development and execution of operations of the company and its subsidiaries. The CEO’s primary responsibilities will be to refine the mission and vision, set the tactical objectives aligned with the strategy as approved by the Board, communicate clearly, and achieve annual goals that are aligned with long-term objectives.  In addition, and no less important, the CEO will exhibit, support and nurture our client’s involvement in the community and industry associations. The job description includes but is not limited to:

Develop and Execute Organizational Strategy
– Provide leadership in setting vision, mission, strategic plan, and annual operating plan for all areas of the company in conjunction with the Board
– The CEO will be responsible for developing the company’s future leaders and developing a strong succession plan.
– Maintain a positive and ethical work climate, that follows a clear plan that works well together in all parts of the business that is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating a diverse group of top-quality employees at all levels.
– Manage the day-to-day business affairs and objectives of the company that lead the development of the organization’s strategic long and short-term growth, and profitability goals.
– Growth in existing markets as well as newly identified markets that can be serviced daily from the current CDCs/future CDCs, and through acquisitions.
– Ensure continuous improvement in the quality and value of the organization’s supplier relationships, products, and services.

Building the Team
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Ensure that the company has an effective senior and middle management team below the level of the CEO and has an active plan for its development and succession.
– Ensure, in cooperation with the Board, that over time there is an effective succession plan in place for the CEO position.
– Formulate and oversee the implementation of major corporate policies.

Values and Culture
– Provide principled leadership to uphold and advance the company’s culture, mission, vision, and values and how it interacts with customers, suppliers/partners, and the public.
– Value and foster the importance of the team environment where managers, and non-managers are valued participants treated with respect, and appreciate a strong partnership with ownership. 
– Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity & fulfill social responsibility.

Capital Allocation Decisions
– Develop and recommend to the Board a long-term strategy and vision for the company that leads to the enhancement of shareholder value.
– Develop and recommend to the Board the annual business plans and budgets that support the company’s long-term strategy and objectives with strategic long-term investments.  
– Consistently strive to achieve and balance the company’s financial and operating goals that promotes both short-term and long-term profitability and growth.

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