VP, Treasury

Southwire Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Treasury to lead comprehensive treasury strategies. This pivotal role involves overseeing liquidity management, capital structure optimization, and building strong banking relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global treasury operations and a passion for mentoring a high-performing team. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers competitive compensation, employee benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive Treasury and Finance experience required.
• Strong knowledge in capital markets, accounting, finance, and tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead liquidity planning and develop reporting capabilities.
• Manage relationships with banks and external advisors.
• Drive process improvements in treasury policies and metrics.

Skills

Treasury Management

Corporate Finance

Cash Management

Capital Markets

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Master's in Finance or Accounting

Certified Financial Professional (CTP)

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP platforms (SAP)

Treasury Workstation

Kyriba

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions, including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, as well as field services, including cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship, and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

The Vice President of Treasury will lead the development and execution of comprehensive treasury strategies that align with the company's objectives. In this leadership role, the VP will oversee all treasury functions, including liquidity and cash management, capital structure optimization, banking relationships, treasury accounting, and hedging activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in global treasury operations and a passion for developing, mentoring, and coaching a high-performing treasury team. This position entails managing all treasury activities while cultivating and maintaining robust relationships with key capital market and banking partners. In alignment with the company's overarching business strategy and corporate goals, the VP of Treasury will establish a strategic vision and direction for the treasury function.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct liquidity planning and develop appropriate reporting and modeling capabilities to support strategic, operational, and growth initiatives.
• Lead working capital initiatives by working with key business process owners to optimize Southwire’s cash conversion cycle and supply chain finance strategy.
• Establish and manage relationships with major commercial banks, ratings agencies, and other external advisors in order to ensure access to liquidity and thought leadership.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the corporate finance team.
• Evaluate, structure, and execute capital market transactions such as debt issuance. Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including legal, accounting, tax, rating agencies, financial institutions, and third parties for issuance and implementation.
• Drive process improvement in treasury policies, procedures, and departmental performance metrics as well as the implementation of effective controls for all Treasury activities to assure the achievement of company financial objectives.
• Provide support for M&A initiatives, including pre-deal diligence and post-deal integration.
• Engage and partner with leadership to provide dashboards and metrics to support capital deployment activities.
• Develop and present materials to executive leadership and audit committee on capital markets, hedging, liquidity and working capital initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies for corporate hedging function including purchase or settlement of various types of commodity, interest rate, currency and other risk exposures.
• Formulate and implement investment policies; manage corporate short-term investments to fulfill corporate liquidity needs as well as participate in the oversight of the defined benefit investment portfolio.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Specialized Degree: Finance, Accounting, or related field
Years of Experience: 15+
Field of Expertise: Corporate Finance

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Education Level: Master's
Specialized Degree: Finance, Accounting, or related field
Certificates: Certified Financial Professional (CTP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Years of Experience: 15+
Preferred Field of Expertise: Corporate Treasury, Investor Relations, Financial Reporting

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates:

• Fifteen years of progressive Treasury and Finance experience within a multi-billion-dollar organization.
• Strong, broad-based knowledge and experience in capital markets, accounting, finance, and tax.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills coupled with a rigorous decision-making process.
• Ability to initiate projects and provide project-management discipline.
• Experience in attracting, developing, mentoring, and driving a high-performing team.
• Ability to publicly represent the company with internal and external clients.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior-level leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and monitor economic indicators of the business.
• Requires proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), ERP platforms such as SAP, online banking platforms, and Treasury Workstation implementations.
• Kyriba experience is a plus.

Reports To (Supervisor Title): SVP, Corporate Finance
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes
Direct Reports Job Title(s): Analyst, Treasury
Number of Direct Reports: 2-5
Scope: All Locations
Travel: Domestic % of Time: Up to 25%
Workplace Setting: Hybrid (2-3 days a week on-site)

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.