Treasury & Payroll Leader (Hybrid)

World's Finest Chocolate; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

World’s Finest Chocolate is seeking a Finance Leader to oversee treasury, payroll, and accounts payable while ensuring accurate tax filings. You will manage a team, optimize cash flow, and serve as the point of contact with banking partners in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong accounting background, advanced Excel, ERP systems experience, and the ability to escalate improvements across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting strongly preferred.
• Experience managing payroll processing and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards); SAP a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment marked by constant change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate financial data and information.
• Sales and use tax experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily treasury needs and banking relations, including cash flow and borrowing base certificates.
• Process and supervise payroll, ensure timely biweekly payroll and accurate deductions.
• Review and verify invoices, approve purchase requisitions, and maintain AP controls and policies.
• Oversee state sales/use tax compliance and work with tax consultant to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Self motivated

Attention to Detail

Nimble Learning

Courage

Drives Engagement

Ensures Accountability

Collaborates

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

World’s Finest Chocolate is seeking a Finance Leader to oversee treasury, payroll, and accounts payable while ensuring accurate tax filings. You will manage a team, optimize cash flow, and serve as the point of contact with banking partners in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong accounting background, advanced Excel, ERP systems experience, and the ability to escalate improvements across the department.