Treasury Manager/ Assistant Controller

Syntagma Group; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntagma Group is seeking a hands-on Treasury Manager / Assistant Controller to own cash forecasting, liquidity management, and collections for solar receivables. You will partner with Sales and Operations, negotiate vendor terms, and ensure lender reporting and covenants are met.

The role reports to the CFO and requires close collaboration with the Finance Partner Director and cross-functional leaders. A strong background in treasury and controllership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of treasury, corporate finance, or accounting experience.
• Experience building 13-week cash flow forecasts and daily cash reporting.
• Experience with receivables collections in a growth or energy environment.
• Knowledge of lender reporting requirements and financial covenants.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and treasury systems.

Responsibilities

• Own cash forecasting and liquidity reporting.
• Drive collections on solar receivables in partnership with Sales and Operations.
• Negotiate vendor payment terms and financing programs.
• Prepare and submit lender reporting packages and ensure covenant compliance.
• Manage day-to-day banking relationships and cash movements.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Operations to align on receivable performance and cash impact.
• Identify and implement process improvements to treasury, collections, and reporting using Claude AI, Salesforce and NetSuite.

Skills

Cash forecasting

Liquidity management

Collections experience

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA a plus

Tools

SalesForce

NetSuite

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Seeking a hands-on Treasury Manager / Assistant Controller to own the company's cash forecasting and liquidity management, drive collections on solar receivables in partnership with Sales and Operations, negotiate vendor payment programs, and maintain compliance with lender reporting and financial covenants. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role requiring close collaboration with the Finance Partner Director and cross-functional business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Cash Forecasting & Liquidity: Prepare and maintain the 13-week rolling cash flow forecast and daily cash position reporting; monitor variances and proactively flag liquidity risks to senior leadership. Report liquidity situation to private equity firm on both daily and weekly cadence.
• Receivables Collections: Partner with the Finance Partner Director and Sales + Operations leadership to accelerate collections on solar receivables, resolve billing and funding delays, and accelerate collections.
• Vendor Payment Programs: Negotiate payment terms, extended terms, and early-pay / supply-chain financing programs with key vendors to optimize working capital and support cash flow objectives. Role can ideally oversee captive Wcomp and P&C insurance policies.
• Lender & Covenant Compliance: Prepare and submit required lender reporting packages; oversee letter of credit issuances; monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with financial covenants under credit facility and financing agreements; coordinate with lenders on inquiries and reporting deadlines.
• Banking & Cash Management: Manage day-to-day banking relationships, account structures, and cash movements, including weekly disbursements.
• Controllership Support: Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and internal controls in the Assistant Controller capacity, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Sales, and Operations to align on receivable performance, cash impacts of business decisions, and process improvements linked to collections of roof top solar installations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to treasury, collections, and reporting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and forecasting precision using Claude AI, SalesForce and NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in treasury, corporate finance, or accounting, ideally including Assistant Controller or similar responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing 13-week cash flow forecasts and daily cash reporting.
• Experience with receivables collections, ideally in a high-growth, sales-driven, or asset finance / renewable energy environment.
• Working knowledge of lender reporting requirements and financial covenant compliance under credit agreements.
• Strong negotiation skills with vendors and financial counterparties.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and treasury / cash management systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and executive leadership.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.