VP of Treasury Operations

Vaco; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco’s client seeks a seasoned VP of Treasury Operations to steer treasury, cash management, and related financial activities across a complex multi-entity structure in Arizona. The role oversees numerous bank accounts, banking relationships, and payment controls, ensuring governance and efficiency.

The executive will optimize treasury processes, implement and maintain TMS (Kyriba preferred), manage loan servicing aspects, and collaborate with lenders and internal teams to deliver accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of treasury experience with multi‑bank, multi‑entity environment.
• Experience managing large bank account structures across institutions.
• Expertise in cash management, payments controls, and treasury risk management.
• Experience implementing/maintaining a Treasury Management System (Kyriba preferred).
• Knowledge of real estate loan servicing and fund capital calls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury operations across multiple entities, overseeing cash management, banking relationships, payment processing, and financial controls.
• Manage a high volume of bank accounts across multiple institutions, including account administration and signers.
• Serve as primary contact for banking partners, managing relationships and service agreements.
• Oversee daily cash activity, balances, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Establish internal controls for wire transfers, ACH payments, and approval workflows.
• Coordinate loan servicing activities including payments, draws, escrows, and reserves.
• Support capital calls, distributions, and financing activities with Accounting/Finance teams.
• Lead implementation, maintenance, and optimization of treasury systems and integrations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and cost savings.

Skills

Treasury management

Cash management

Banking relationships

Leadership

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Internal controls

Vendor/Service provider management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Kyriba

Treasury Management System (TMS)

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced VP of Treasury Operations to lead treasury, cash management, and related financial operations across a complex, multi-entity environment. This position will oversee a high volume of bank accounts and banking relationships while ensuring effective cash management, payment controls, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury operations across multiple entities, overseeing cash management, banking relationships, payment processing, and financial controls.
• Manage a high volume of bank accounts across multiple financial institutions, including account administration, authorized signers, and banking services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking partners, managing relationships, service agreements, and operational matters.
• Oversee daily cash activity, including cash balances, payment scheduling, significant transactions, and related financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain internal controls for wire transfers, ACH payments, account access, approval workflows, and segregation of duties.
• Oversee cash-related loan servicing activities, including loan payments, draws, paydowns, escrow and reserve administration, and related transactions.
• Coordinate with lenders, third-party servicers, and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely loan servicing activities.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to support capital calls, distributions, financing transactions, and other cash-related activities.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of treasury management systems, including system integrations and automation initiatives.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve treasury and servicing processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor banking fees, interest income, and account structures to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved financial performance.
• Oversee relationships with third-party service providers, ensuring appropriate service levels, accountability, and issue resolution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop treasury team members while establishing clear expectations and promoting continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of treasury experience, including at least 5 years leading treasury operations within a multi-bank, multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing a high volume of bank accounts across multiple financial institutions.
• Expertise in cash management, payment controls, account administration, and treasury-related risk management.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, or optimizing a Treasury Management System (TMS); Kyriba experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate loan servicing, including loan payments, draws, paydowns, escrows, reserves, and related transactions.
• Understanding of investment fund structures, capital calls, distributions, and related financing activities.
• Experience within investment management, real estate, private equity, or a similarly complex financial environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, manage external service providers, and oversee operational improvements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with online banking platforms and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and manage competing priorities.