Director, Treasury Operations

Ventas; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ventas is seeking a Director, Treasury Operations to lead cash management, risk oversight and treasury reporting for a large real estate and healthcare portfolio. You will optimize bank structures, partner with banks and operators, and guide a high‑performing team through transformative initiatives.

The role emphasizes cash forecasting, debt administration, currency exposure management and strong collaboration with Accounting, Audit and Legal. Hybrid work, Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive treasury experience in a complex organization.
• Located in Chicago, IL or near Louisville, KY and willing to relocate for duration of employment.
• Hybrid work environment with 3 days in office and some remote work.
• Demonstrated expertise in liquidity, risk management and cash forecasting.
• Experience with acquisitions, debt facilities and foreign currency exposures.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury operations and protect company cash while supporting portfolio growth.
• Maintain bank account structure, controls over payments and fraud prevention.
• Oversee cash positioning, forecasting and liquidity management.
• Manage debt capital markets activities and covenant compliance.
• Provide timely Treasury reporting and accounting with accuracy.
• Develop a high-performing Treasury team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Treasury operations

Liquidity management

Cash forecasting

Debt administration

Covenant compliance

Banking & financial risk management

Debt capital markets

Foreign currency exposures

Team leadership

Treasury systems

Excel & financial modeling

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA or CFA preferred

Tools

Treasury management systems

Banking platforms

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Ventas is a leading S&P 500 company enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With an enterprise value exceeding $50,000,000,000 and a portfolio of more than 1,400 properties across North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas is a preeminent participant in the longevity economy. Its largest business is private‑pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities providing valuable care and services to more than 90,000 residents. The Ventas portfolio also includes outpatient medical buildings, research centers and healthcare facilities that attract strong institutional demand from the largest health systems, biomedical companies and universities and other research institutions in the world. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas has the capital, capabilities and relationships to deliver superior value. The experienced Ventas team shares a commitment to each other and to the company’s mission of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. As part of the Capital Markets & Treasury team, the Treasury team partners across Finance, Investments, Asset Management, Accounting, Tax and Legal in managing enterprise liquidity and ensuring treasury operations support the needs of the enterprise.

About the Role

The Director, Treasury Operations, reporting to the SVP, Capital Markets & Treasury, is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for protecting and optimizing the company’s cash and liquidity and leading treasury operations. In this role, the Director will partner with third‑party operators, banks and internal stakeholders to oversee bank account structure, payment controls and fraud prevention. The Director also directs cash and financial risk management and manages Treasury reporting and accounting. The Director leads a high‑performing team and champions business transformation to scale the team's capabilities in support of the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead treasury operations as a trusted partner enabling the business, protecting company cash and supporting real estate portfolio growth
• Enhance and maintain the bank account structure and safeguard company cash across the portfolio through controls over bank account access, payments and fraud prevention
• Partner with third‑party operators to support their banking and treasury operations needs while maintaining appropriate oversight and controls over company cash
• Manage activities related to acquisitions, dispositions, operator changes and other portfolio transitions
• Direct cash and risk management activities to ensure cash positioning and liquidity to support the company’s day‑to‑day operations, investment activity and other commitments
• Manage the company’s daily and future cash position to meet operating, investing and financing needs
• Optimize corporate cash and short‑term investments, balancing safety, liquidity and return within approved investment guidelines
• Provide Treasury and senior management with a reliable cash forecast to drive informed decision‑making
• Mitigate foreign currency risk by identifying, measuring and managing the company’s exposures
• Oversee Treasury reporting and accounting to deliver timely, reliable and accurate information
• Produce reporting for leadership and key stakeholders on cash, debt and other Treasury activities
• Collaborate with Accounting and Audit to ensure Treasury transactions are recorded correctly and reflected accurately in the company’s financial results
• Manage and review Treasury’s month‑end and quarterly close process
• Lead a high‑performing Treasury team, develop talent and foster a culture of continuous improvement that helps the function scale
• Lead a highly effective treasury team with clear priorities, strong accountability and disciplined execution
• Attract, develop and retain high‑caliber talent to strengthen individual capabilities and organizational depth
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement that challenges existing practices, leverages technology and data, and empowers the team to simplify processes, strengthen controls and deliver better business outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• CTP preferred; MBA, CPA or CFA is a plus
• 10+ years of progressive experience in treasury or a related field, ideally within a complex public company, real estate or REIT environment
• Must be located in the Chicago, IL or Louisville, KY surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3‑days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in‑office operations
• Demonstrated expertise in treasury operations, liquidity management, cash forecasting, debt administration, covenant compliance, banking and financial risk management
• Experience with debt capital markets, credit facilities, interest rate derivatives, foreign currency exposures and related accounting concepts
• Experience supporting treasury operations for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures or other complex transactions
• Proven experience leading and developing a high‑performing team
• Experience leveraging treasury management systems, bank platforms and reporting tools
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits.

Additional Information

The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 – $235,000 per year. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of the base salary Ventas reasonably expects to pay at the time of posting. Actual base pay will be determined based on work location, skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms.

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Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) an S&P 500 company, operates at the intersection of two powerful and dynamic industries – healthcare and real estate. As one of the world’s foremost Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT), we use the power of capital to unlock the value of real estate by partnering with leading care providers, developers, research and medical institutions, innovators and healthcare organizations whose success is buoyed by the strong demographic trends of an aging population and increased life expectancy. Led by our Chairman and CEO, Debra A. Cafaro, who is recognized as one of the best‑performing CEOs in the world by Harvard Business Review, Ventas has followed a successful strategy that endures: owning a high quality diversified portfolio and partnering with industry leaders combined with a collaborative, dynamic and experienced team focused on producing consistent growing cash flows and superior returns on a strong balance sheet, ultimately rewarding Ventas stockholders with extraordinary outperformance. That’s not just excellence. That’s Excellence. Sustained.