Director, Treasury and Accounting

Compass Group

London, UKhybrid$115k-$150k/yrPosted Jun 24, 2026
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About the role

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

The Director, Treasury & Accounting is a senior finance leadership role responsible for overseeing treasury and related accounting processes within the Canadian business, including cash management, banking operations, controls, compliance, and working capital optimization.

This role is focused on financial integrity, governance, and operational execution, working closely with Accounting, Tax, Payroll, FP&A, and global treasury teams. Responsibility for liquidity strategy, investments, and capital structure resides at the Group level; this role ensures strong execution, reporting, and alignment with global frameworks.

You will also play a key role in modernizing treasury and accounting processes, leveraging automation and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight and ensure compliance.

Now, if you were to come on board as our Director, Treasury & Accounting we’d ask you to do the following for us:

Treasury Operations & Cash Management

Oversee daily cash management activities, including payment execution, bank account administration, and cash positioning

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of treasury transactions and reconciliations

Manage banking and services provider relationships (including acquirer and corporate card programs), ensuring effective service delivery, contract oversight, and issue resolution

Accounting Integration & Financial Reporting

Ensure treasury activity is accurately recorded in the general ledger and reflected in financial reporting

Partner with Financial Reporting & Controls teams to support month-end close and balance sheet integrity

Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items

Working Capital & Process Ownership

Lead working capital forecasting in collaboration with FP&A and Accounting

Drive visibility and improvement of key cash flow drivers across the business

Oversee governance and controls related to vendor setup and master data processes

Controls, Compliance & Governance

Ensure strong internal controls across treasury, banking, and payment processes

Oversee and support compliance activities including expense reporting, EFT onboarding, and audit requirements, providing leadership, support, and capacity to strengthen controls, processes, and team effectiveness

Maintain alignment with corporate policies and approval frameworks

Identify control gaps and drive remediation and continuous improvement initiatives

Global Collaboration & Alignment

Partner closely with UK Group Treasury and US counterparts to ensure alignment with global policies, reporting requirements, and standards

Coordinate and support required global submissions, surveys, and reporting

Act as the key regional liaison to ensure consistent execution of Group treasury frameworks across Canada

Process Improvement, Automation & AI Enablement

Evaluate and continuously improve treasury and related accounting processes with a focus on efficiency, control, and scalability

Identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI tools to streamline processes, enhance insights, and strengthen controls

Partner with Finance, Technology, and cross-functional teams to implement practical, scalable improvements

Foster a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement within the team

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop the Treasury and Compliance teams, including senior team members

Partner effectively with Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, and Operations leaders to drive alignment on cash, controls, and working capital initiatives

Establish clear accountability, strengthen capabilities, and build bench strength within the function

Foster a collaborative, control-focused, and continuous improvement mindset

Think you have what it takes to be our Director, Treasury & Accounting? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

CPA designation (required)

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or finance, including treasury and cash management processes

Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, and accounting for cash and banking activities

Experience working in a multi-national or matrixed environment, collaborating with global stakeholders

Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and influence teams

Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and process discipline

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to operate at the intersection of treasury and accounting, ensuring strong integration with financial reporting and controls

Track record of strengthening controls and improving processes in complex, high-volume environments

Strong understanding of working capital drivers and ability to translate operational activity into cash flow insights

Experience identifying and implementing automation and AI-enabled improvements within finance

Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across functions and with global stakeholders

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on simplifying processes and reducing risk

Compensation

This Finance role pays $115k-$150k/yr. Within typical range for finance roles in United Kingdom.

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