Cash Flow Manager

Bradford Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Jacobs is seeking a detail-oriented Cash Flow Manager in Chicago to optimize our client's liquidity and cash forecasting globally. This vital role ensures financial stability and supports business growth through effective cash management practices. Responsibilities include monitoring cash positions, developing cash flow forecasts, and analyzing trends. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, have 5+ years of cash management experience, and be proficient in Excel. The position pays up to USD80,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cash management, treasury, or financial modeling.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS/SOX.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions and ensure sufficient liquidity.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze cash inflows and outflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Cash management software

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Bradford Jacobs are supporting our client, a Nasdaq-listed emerging technology company, in their search for top talent. Our client delivers innovative enterprise SaaS solutions, AI-powered drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), and quantum computing technologies for mission-critical applications in both the public and private sectors.

With a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, they are transforming traditional processes and driving innovation across industries including industrial operations, law enforcement, defense, agriculture, and warehouse & logistics.

The company operates globally, with offices in North America, the UK, Ireland, Europe, the UAE, and Taiwan offering dynamic career opportunities in an exciting and fast-growing sector.

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Cash Flow Manager to oversee and

optimize the companys liquidity, cash forecasting, and working capital of our client's

global operations (SaaS and DaaS). This role is critical to ensuring financial stability and

supporting business growth through effective cash management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions and ensure sufficient liquidity across all accounts.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts (4-week and 3-week cash flow models) and segment cashflow models by entity and business line.
• Develop and maintain 3 statement financial models to assess cash needs for operational and strategic decisions.
• Analyze cash inflows and outflows to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and reallocation of cash to relevant departments.
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury, corporate development and operations teams to align cash flow strategies.
• Manage bank relationships and oversee cash transfers, investments, debt obligations and maintain visibility on interest and principal schedules for all the acquired companies.
• Conduct weekly variance analysis and provide actionable insights to the CEO/CFO on funding needs and prepare regular reports for senior leadership on cash flow performance and projections.
• Support budgeting and financial planning processes with accurate cash data.
• Prepare AP/AR aging and collection reports analysis and help improve DSO/DPO & cash conversion cycle.
• Implement cash control policies and procedures to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS/SOX.
• 5+ years of experience in cash management, treasury, or financial modeling.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems and cash management software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance/accounting or CPA/CMA/CFA highly preferred.
• Experience with collaborating with c-suite/internal & external stakeholders.
• Prior experience working in startups or ambiguous environments or exposure to multi-entity or post-acquisition consolidation environments.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau etc.
• Experience with sensitivity & scenario analysis.
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, CAC, LTV) and hardware margin metrics.

This is an on-site position in Chicago paying up to USD80,000 per annum.