Director, Treasury Strategy & Cash Optimization

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

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.