Treasury Operations Manager - Cognex Corporation

About us-

Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere

We are working on a hybrid schedule.

The Manager of Treasury Operations will join a team that is responsible for global treasury operations, investment portfolio oversight, foreign currency management, working capital management, insurance, and potential debt related activities. The position oversees cash operations, bank account management, foreign exchange, daily cash balancing, short-term cash forecasting, and more. He/she will report directly to the Head of Investor Relations and Treasurer and interact regularly with Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Legal, and external banking partners.

Essential Functions

• Manage global cash operations by overseeing cash disbursements, deposits and reporting activities
• Manage account balances and intercompany flow of funds, plus identify and implement opportunities to enhance cash flow efficiency
• Monitor and forecast daily cash positions to ensure optimal liquidity
• Proactively engage key business areas to collect and understand the business to accurately forecast cash inflows and outflows
• Lead monthly FX hedging, including entering and accounting for FX hedges. This includes maintaining a balance sheet hedging program, and creating a cash flow hedging program
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners and treasury services providers
• Manage all bank accounts, including opening and closing accounts and maintaining appropriate access rights
• Work with our banking partners to optimize both account costs and returns on operating cash
• Ensures compliance with Treasury procedures, controls, and SOX processes and engages with internal and external auditors on any requests, process walk-throughs, and explanations
• Monitors efficiencies of processes, systems and controls and makes suggestions about weaknesses and areas for potential improvement
• Support the management of relationships with bank and
• Perform ad hoc Treasury analysis/special projects as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience and success in developing and executing capital market transactions and strategies
• Interpersonal and communication skills that enable ability to develop strong relationships cross-functionally both internally and externally with a broad range of individuals
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to effectively manage cross-functional projects
• Self-motivated individual with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated abilities in prioritizing and managing multiple projects with minimal direction
• Understanding and experience with SOX internal control requirements
• Flexibility to work with global business partners across Asia, Europe, and North America – openness to occasional early morning or evening calls.
• Experience with Bloomberg or FXall and various banking portals

Minimum education and work experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or related discipline
• CCM / CTP credentials and/or Master’s degree is a plus
• 6+ years of experience in corporate treasury, banking, and/or finance, including experience in cash and liquidity management for a large, global company