Vice President Treasury

Established in 2021,
Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well‑being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi‑brand and omni‑channel approach includes our own insurance carrier, insurance brands, and partner brands.

IPH is seeking a Vice President, Treasury who will report to the Chief Financial Officer. As a senior member of the IPH Leadership team, the Vice President, Treasury develops and manages the successful execution of enterprise‑wide treasury strategies, capital management, and financial risk mitigation. The VP will lead members of the Treasury Team overseeing cash management, liquidity planning, capital structure optimization, investment oversight, and insurance programs.

The role requires deep expertise in treasury operations, capital markets, risk management, and financial modeling. The Treasury Leader must be a strategic thinker with solid business acumen and experience in the insurance or financial services industry.

The VP must be a true leader for their team and other internal departments, demonstrating expertise, professionalism, dedication, and integrity. Receptive to growth and change, the candidate thrives in dynamic environments, always remaining positive, professional, and solutions oriented.

Hybrid, New York City

• Develop and execute enterprise‑wide treasury strategies that align with IPH
  ’s objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize capital structure to support growth, solvency, and profitability for our portfolio of pet health brands.
• Lead initiative on payment services for direct‑to‑consumer businesses.
• Oversee global cash management, including forecasting, pooling, and liquidity planning.
• Ensure adequate reserves and efficient deployment of capital across business units.
• Implement best‑in‑class cash flow forecasting models and reporting frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit exposures.
• Design and manage insurance and risk transfer programs to protect corporate assets.
• Manage investment portfolios in accordance with company policies and risk appetite.
• Partner with external asset managers to optimize returns while maintaining liquidity and solvency standards.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing treasury team, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and Corporate Development teams to align treasury objectives with overall business strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board on treasury‑related matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, rating agencies, and capital markets partners.
• Represent IPH in negotiations with financial institutions and external stakeholders.
• Participate in special corporate projects as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance and treasury, with at least 10 years in leadership roles.
• Strong background in insurance or financial services industry preferred.
• Proven track record in liquidity management, and risk mitigation.
• Expertise in treasury systems, financial modeling, and risk management strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with ERP and treasury management systems.

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation.
• Experience with Microsoft D365, Kyriba (TMS), or similar financial applications.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strategic mindset, with ability to make difficult decisions.
• Experience in insurance and/or direct to consumer industry is a strong asset.