Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empower provides financial services focused on helping customers achieve financial freedom through an inclusive and flexible work environment. The Vice President, Treasury Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across enterprise cash operations, banking, payments, cash reporting, treasury controls, and enabling technology. The role leads Treasury strategy execution, transformation initiatives, major cross-functional projects, banking relationships, and a multi-level Treasury team.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of the Treasury Operations strategy and establish priorities, operating direction, and measurable outcomes aligned with broader Treasury and Finance strategy
- Direct enterprise Treasury Operations across cash management, banking, payments, cash reporting, treasury controls, and enabling technology
- Lead major Treasury Operations projects and cross-functional initiatives that support business growth, industry requirements, operational scalability, and risk management, partnering with Operations, IT, and other functions
- Sponsor the strategic roadmap, governance, ongoing management, and enhancement of the Kyriba Treasury Management System (TMS), prioritizing capabilities and investments based on Treasury strategy, operational needs, and control requirements
- Lead Treasury Operations transformation initiatives, including process simplification, automation, data capabilities, and appropriate application of artificial intelligence (AI), in collaboration with key partners across the firm
- Direct corporate cash management activities supporting business operations, capital projects, and acquisitions in partnership with the Treasury Forecasting team; evaluate material issues and determine appropriate operational actions
- Direct investment of surplus corporate cash, including investment sweeps, reporting, and analysis; escalate material issues and recommend appropriate actions
- Direct enterprise payment operations and the related control framework across wire transfers, ACH, checks and positive pay, and other payment methods, with accountability for service performance, risk mitigation, and material exceptions
- Approve or delegate approval of material manual cash accounting transactions that cannot be automated while driving process and technology improvements that reduce manual activity
- Establish and monitor Treasury Operations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), service levels, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs); identify performance gaps and lead corrective actions and continuous improvement
- Provide strategic recommendations regarding cash management, banking, payments, and other Treasury Operations matters, influencing decisions with senior and executive leadership and cross-functional partners
- Own the strategic management of banking relationships, including service models, vendor performance, and delivery of custom and value-added banking services
- Direct bank account administration and banking infrastructure, including authorized signers, system access, anti-fraud controls, payment methods, APIs, and SFTP connectivity; determine changes required to support business and control needs
- Establish direction for Treasury Operations systems, controls, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operating standards, including governance for Kyriba
- Develop and implement Treasury Operations policies and procedures, including Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) controls and business continuity planning, and ensure adherence to applicable Treasury policies
- Direct Treasury Operations support for internal and external audits, oversee remediation of findings, and determine appropriate changes to controls, procedures, and operating practices
- Oversee Treasury Operations matters related to the parent company and coordinate with parent-company Finance and Tax teams
- Direct resource allocation and prioritization across Treasury Operations activities, projects, and strategic initiatives
- Lead the Treasury Operations organization, including staffing, performance management, succession planning, workforce planning, coaching, and leadership development
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 15 years of broad Treasury experience, including 10+ years of progressive management experience leading managers and multi-level Treasury teams
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Kyriba
- Series 99 registration required within one year of hire
- FINRA Fingerprinting required
- Demonstrated ability to translate Treasury strategy into priorities and measurable operating outcomes
- Deep Treasury Operations expertise, including cash management, banking, payments, treasury controls, and related operational processes
- Broad knowledge of the financial services industry, company operations, and Treasury interdependencies across Finance and business functions
- Demonstrated experience leading treasury technology enhancements, process redesign, automation, and enterprise-scale operational transformation
- Strong analytical, executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to drive alignment across internal partners and external financial institutions
- Strong project and portfolio management capabilities, including enterprise initiative prioritization, resource allocation, and management of competing demands
- Strong technology capabilities across financial applications, SAP S/4HANA or comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, banking technologies, APIs, SFTP, automation, and emerging AI applications in Treasury
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop Treasury professionals and managers
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on execution levels when business needs require
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT
- Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and/or Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) designation
- Advanced expertise with Kyriba, including administration, governance, enhancement roadmaps, integrations, and optimization
- Experience leading enterprise Treasury transformation involving automation, data capabilities, APIs, ERP/TMS integration, or AI-enabled capabilities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
- Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
- Flexible work environment
- Fluid career paths and internal mobility
- For remote and hybrid positions, other necessary computer equipment will be provided.
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