Global Treasury & Capital Strategy Leader

First Student; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Vice President of Treasury to lead the global treasury function, shaping liquidity, capital structure, and risk management to enable strategic execution. You will be the primary relationship owner with banks, rating agencies, and debt investors, advising the CFO, executives, and Board on capital allocation.

You will oversee capital markets transactions, cash management, hedging programs, banking relationships, and governance, reporting with SOX controls and SEC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 15+ years in corporate treasury, finance, or investment banking.
• 5+ years in a senior treasury leadership role.
• Experience executing capital markets transactions (IG or HY debt, syndicated loans).
• Knowledge of cash management, liquidity planning and risk management.
• Experience presenting to senior executives and boards.
• SOX controls and public company reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's capital structure strategy, including debt issuance and refinancing.
• Lead bond offerings, term loans, revolvers, and other financing with advisors.
• Oversee cash management, forecasting, pooling, and repatriation strategies.
• Design and execute hedging programs for FX, rates, and commodities.
• Manage banking relationships, treasury systems, and controls over payments.
• Maintain governance, compliance, and SEC disclosures related to liquidity and debt.
• Oversee pension and benefit plan investment oversight where applicable.
• Build and lead a high-performing treasury team in collaboration with other functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA and/or CFA/CTP/CPA preferred

Tools

Kyriba

SAP

FIS

Job description

First Student is seeking a Vice President of Treasury to lead the global treasury function, shaping liquidity, capital structure, and risk management to enable strategic execution. You will be the primary relationship owner with banks, rating agencies, and debt investors, advising the CFO, executives, and Board on capital allocation.

You will oversee capital markets transactions, cash management, hedging programs, banking relationships, and governance, reporting with SOX controls and SEC