Manager, Treasury and Accounts Payable

The Manager of Treasury and Accounts Payable plays a critical role in Build-A-Bear’s global strategic success by optimizing cash flow, minimizing costs, managing risks, and providing financial insights. Through effective cash management, relationship building, and compliance efforts, they contribute to the company's financial stability, profitability, and ability to pursue strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

Day-to-day liquidity management

Develop, maintain, and enforce company policies and controls related to cash collection and disbursement

Maintain banking relationships to maximize services and minimize costs

Maintain data in D365 Banking

Point of contact for all treasury-related matters

Prepare timely reconciliations for all Cash, and Insurance ledger accounts

Conduct financial analysis to provide insights into the company's financial performance and support strategic decision-making

SOX compliance and testing

Manage insurance processes

Work with internal and external auditors

Store banking needs

Manage company credit card program

Leadership and Management of a minimum of 2 Direct Reports

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Skilled in D365 A/P and Cash Management Modules

Ability to work with and understand BAI2

6-8 years of experience in treasury and accounts payable functions

Skilled in Excel

Skilled in financial reporting and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

8-10 years of experience in corporate accounting

5 years of experience in treasury in multiple jurisdictions

1-2 years of experience managing people

Behavioral Traits for Success:

Works efficiently, with confidence and competence

High standards of quality and accuracy

Strong commitment to quality and deadlines

Able to maintain a somewhat faster-than-average pace

Willingness to follow established policies and procedures and expect others to do the same

Lead by example

Working Environment:

Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs

Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO or Slough, Berkshire UK

Hybrid work schedule

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following.

Leadership

Effective treasury management

Optimized cash flow and financing costs

Annual budget performance

Developing, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and controls related to cash collection and disbursement

Liquidity management

Optimized banking relationships

D365 banking module maintenance

Store banking setup and support

Treasury and A/P Reporting

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