Assistant Treasurer

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay structures

Premium benefits

Employee development opportunities

Job summary

A global spirits leader is seeking an Assistant Treasurer in Louisville. This role involves strategic leadership in finance, overseeing a wide array of treasury operations including capital management, financial risk, and compliance. Ideal candidates should have 10-15 years of finance experience, a strong grasp of corporate finance, excellent communication skills, and an MBA. The company offers competitive benefits, commitment to employee development, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of finance experience in a global company.
• Expertise in corporate finance, debt issuance, and foreign exchange.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury functions including capital markets and risk management.
• Maintain and optimize company's capital structure.
• Oversee cash management and financial risk activities.
• Manage external investment advisors for pension plans.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and SEC reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Corporate Finance

People Management

Education

MBA

CPA or CFA preferred

Job description

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Meaningful Work From Day One

Brown-Forman Corporation is a global leader in the spirits industry, building exceptional beverage alcohol brands for over 155 years. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, our premium portfolio includes brands like Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, we share our spirits in more than 170 countries.

B‑F’s centralized Treasury function in Louisville is characterized by:

• $1+ billion in DB & DC plan investments
• $900 million revolving credit facility

What You Can Expect

The Assistant Treasurer’s responsibilities are broad, serving as a strategic finance leader across all aspects of treasury including capital markets, risk management and treasury operations, reporting to the SVP Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer.

Key areas of responsibility include

• Strategic Leadership and Organizational Development: Collaborating on strategic initiatives, identifying best practices in financial risk management, creating a clear vision for the Treasury organization, and implementing a development program for Treasury staff.
• Capital Structure and Funding: Maintaining financial flexibility, strengthening the company’s capital structure and capital deployment strategy, optimizing total shareholder return, and raising capital to support business plans and refinancing obligations, including M&A financing and risk mitigation.
• Treasury Operations and Financial Risk Management: Overseeing cash management, cash forecasting, hedging program and other key treasury operations activities.
• Investment Management: Partner with external advisors overseeing defined benefit and defined contribution plans and related investments.
• Governance and Stakeholder Relations: Cultivating strong relationships with banks and rating agencies and developing and delivering presentations to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee on material treasury topics.
• Compliance and Reporting: Overseeing responsibilities related to accounting and external reporting, including preparing SEC filings, applying disclosure controls and procedures, and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinating with tax, accounting, corporate development, FP&A, and legal departments on projects such as tax planning, cash repatriation, and legal entity capitalization.

What You Bring to the Table

Experience: 10 to 15 years of broad finance experience within a global, complex company or financial institution.

Technical Expertise: Proven experience in corporate finance, public and private debt issuance, foreign exchange, banking relationships, rating agency relations, pensions, risk management, and global credit & collections. Strong grasp of GAAP and SEC public disclosure implications for all Treasury activities is essential.

Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership and people management skills, including talent development. Must have excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, with proven experience communicating across multiple organizational levels and cultures, including the Board of Directors.

Attributes: Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, with a self-motivated, proactive work ethic and a willingness to be hands‑on in the business.

MBA required. CPA and/or CFA is highly preferred.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.