Treasury and Accounting Manager - Buckingham Search

Our client is a fast-growing and highly acquisitive company in the heart of downtown Chicago that is looking for a Treasury Manager to join the team. This is a high-visibility role (reporting to the Controller!) within a profitable and well-funded company. This role is going to function as Head of Treasury and is their first Treasury hire which will report directly to the Controller.

Treasury:

• Manage bank account administration, including openings, closures, and authorized signers.
• Lead the corporate card program, overseeing card issuance, terminations, expense reconciliation, and reimbursements.
• Handle banking tasks related to acquisitions and integrations.
• Develop and monitor internal treasury controls.
• Drive treasury operations improvements for scalability.
• Analyze and report bank and credit card fees quarterly.
• Maintain strong banking relationships.
• Support financial statement audits.

Accounts Payable:

• Hire, train, and manage a team of four AP Specialists.
• Oversee AP processes, ensuring accurate transaction coding and reporting.
• Develop and implement AP policies and procedures.
• Lead AP integration for new acquisitions.
• Serve as main contact for vendor management and payment resolutions.
• Ensure timely invoice processing, payment approvals, and reconciliations.
• Manage weekly AP check runs and electronic payments (ACH & wire).
• Assist with monthly AP closing and support other assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• 4-7 years in Treasury/AP management or supervisory roles.
• Management expereince
• Cash management experience
• Vendor and banking relationship experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate across teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment