Manager, Treasury and Accounts Payable

Build-A-Bear Workshop; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop seeks a Manager of Treasury and Accounts Payable to optimize cash flow, reduce costs, and provide strategic financial insights. The role leads treasury and AP functions, mentors at least two direct reports, and collaborates with auditors to ensure SOX compliance.

The position is hybrid in a corporate office setting in St. Louis, MO, with responsibilities spanning banking relationships, data integrity in D365, and timely financial reporting to support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Experience with D365 Accounts Payable and Cash Management modules.
• Ability to work with and understand BAI2.
• 6–8 years in treasury and accounts payable.
• Proficient in Excel and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable management.
• Day-to-day liquidity management.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce cash policies and controls.
• Maintain banking relationships to minimize costs.
• Maintain data in D365 Banking.
• Serve as point of contact for treasury matters.
• Prepare reconciliations for cash and insurance ledgers.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making.
• SOX compliance and testing.
• Manage insurance processes.
• Work with internal and external auditors.
• Store banking setup and support.
• Manage company credit card program.
• Lead and manage at least 2 direct reports.

Skills

D365 A/P

Cash Management

BAI2

Excel

Financial reporting & analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

D365 A/P module

D365 Cash Management

BAI2

Job description

The Manager of Treasury and Accounts Payable plays a critical role in Build-A-Bear’s global strategic success by optimizing cash flow, minimizing costs, managing risks, and providing financial insights. Through effective cash management, relationship building, and compliance efforts, they contribute to the company's financial stability, profitability, and ability to pursue strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
• Day-to-day liquidity management
• Develop, maintain, and enforce company policies and controls related to cash collection and disbursement
• Maintain banking relationships to maximize services and minimize costs
• Maintain data in D365 Banking
• Point of contact for all treasury-related matters
• Prepare timely reconciliations for all Cash, and Insurance ledger accounts
• Conduct financial analysis to provide insights into the company's financial performance and support strategic decision-making
• SOX compliance and testing
• Manage insurance processes
• Work with internal and external auditors
• Store banking needs
• Manage company credit card program
• Leadership and Management of a minimum of 2 Direct Reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Skilled in D365 A/P and Cash Management Modules
• Ability to work with and understand BAI2
• 6-8 years of experience in treasury and accounts payable functions
• Skilled in Excel
• Skilled in financial reporting and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• 8-10 years of experience in corporate accounting
• 5 years of experience in treasury in multiple jurisdictions
• 1-2 years of experience managing people

Behavioral Traits For Success

• Works efficiently, with confidence and competence
• High standards of quality and accuracy
• Strong commitment to quality and deadlines
• Able to maintain a somewhat faster-than-average pace
• Willingness to follow established policies and procedures and expect others to do the same
• Lead by example

Working Environment

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO or Slough, Berkshire UK
• Hybrid work schedule

Your Performance Will Be Measured On

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following.

• Leadership
• Effective treasury management
• Optimized cash flow and financing costs
• Annual budget performance
• Developing, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and controls related to cash collection and disbursement
• Liquidity management
• Optimized banking relationships
• D365 banking module maintenance
• Store banking setup and support
• Treasury and A/P Reporting
• Stakeholder feedback