Senior Manager​/Assistant Treasurer - Global Treasury Operations

Korn Ferry is proud to partner exclusively with our client, a global, publicly traded manufacturing leader, to recruit a Senior Manager (Assistant Treasurer), Global Treasury Operations based at their headquarters in the Greater Minneapolis area
. Our client’s products are sold and distributed in multiple countries across the globe.

Reporting to the VP / Head of Global Tax, Treasury & Risk Management, this role provides oversight and guidance to cross-functional treasury team members both locally as well as outside the U.S. who support global treasury operations. Key responsibilities include capital structure analysis, cash management oversight, support of acquisition financing strategies, and ownership of short- and long-term cash flow forecasting. The role also works closely with accounting, tax, and legal to ensure alignment across critical financial initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact with a global treasury function at a critical time of growth. The position plays a key role in identifying and implementing process improvements, driving automation, and enhancing treasury reporting, while contributing to broader treasury / finance transformation initiatives. This highly visible role is designed with succession in mind and offers strong long-term growth potential.

• Greater Minneapolis area (3 days in-office)

• Support capital structure analysis, providing recommendations on cash positioning, debt strategy, and capital deployment
• Oversee global cash management activities, including banking relationships, liquidity management, and investment portfolios
• Partner on relationships with banking institutions; support debt management, credit facilities, refinancing, and capital market transactions
• Contribute to the development and execution of interest rate risk management strategies
• Support acquisition funding strategy and execution, including integration of treasury considerations
• Assist in the development and execution of foreign exchange risk management strategies, policies, and reporting
• Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of short- and long-term cash flow forecasting to support liquidity planning and decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, tax, legal, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance automation, scalability, and effectiveness of treasury operations and reporting
• Monitor market conditions and treasury activities, recommending enhancements in response to evolving business needs
• Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to policies to safeguard company assets
• Support treasury-related initiatives and broader finance transformation projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
• MBA, CTP, and/or CPA is preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance within a large, complex organization
• Minimum 5+ years of direct experience in corporate treasury, corporate banking, or investment banking
• Experience leading M&A, financing, and risk management transactions, with a strong foundation in corporate finance, capital markets, and derivative instruments
• Experience operating within a multinational, manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility, including leadership and development of treasury or finance teams

• Hands-on, collaborative leader with a demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with keen attention to detail and sound decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts and present clear, actionable recommendations to diverse stakeholders
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to think beyond treasury and assess broader organizational implications
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute effectively at both strategic and tactical levels