Director of Treasury Operations

Position overview:

You may know us for our extensive menu of delicious food and for our recognition by Fortune Magazine as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For®' for ten consecutive years! What you may not know is that our treasury department is an indispensable part of our company’s success.

As the Director of Treasury Operations, you will oversee and manage our financial activities. As a prominent figure within our finance department, you will play a key role in directing and executing treasury strategies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and leading a team of three to support the extensive operations of our publicly traded $3.3 billion company, which boasts over 47,500 employees.

You’ll thrive in this position if you:

• A Natural People Leader: You are adept at providing others with clear direction, helping them see through the weeds. You naturally recruit, motivate, develop, and empower others while setting the gold standard yourself.
• An Effective Communicator: Whether verbal or written, you present information in a clear and professional manner. You understand your audience and can easily shift your presentation style to be understandable to all.
• A Creative Problem Solver: You have an uncanny ability to think outside the box, using the resources at hand to effortlessly get to the bottom of an issue.
• A Formulator of Strategies and Concepts: You have an exceptional ability to construct strategies while developing positive and compelling visions of an organization’s potential.
• A Thought Leader: You are recognized as an authority in your field and have expertise that is sought after, enabling you to be an effective leader capable of prioritizing short-term solutions and formulating a long-term vision.

Here’s what you’ll get to do:

• Oversee the company's cash management and cash forecasting activities to ensure the optimal utilization of cash resources.
• Develop and execute strategies to mitigate financial risks, encompassing interest rate and foreign exchange risks.
• Manage relationships with banking partners and financial institutions, optimizing banking services and fees.
• Lead and direct the team responsible for daily cash positioning, including reconciliations and treasury reporting.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support in capital structure decisions and financing strategies to optimize the company's capital resources.
• Monitor and manage liquidity needs to support operational requirements and future growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including accounting, planning, tax, and legal teams, to support financial operations and reporting.
• Oversee and drive the development of Treasury-related systems and technologies, enhancing operational efficiencies.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to senior management, detailing treasury activities and financial performance.
• Manage and mentor a team of three direct reports, fostering their professional development and ensuring effective team performance.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in treasury processes and procedures, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Engage in strategic planning to support corporate development and growth initiatives through effective treasury management.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in special projects as required by the Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations or CFO.

What we require:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA or CTP certification is considered advantageous.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in finance, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of cash management, risk mitigation strategies, and financial instruments.
• Strong comprehension of banking relationships, financial market dynamics, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record in managing and cultivating a team, demonstrating excellent leadership, and coaching skills.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities coupled with a strategic mindset.
• Proficiency in utilizing treasury management systems and financial software for analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills essential for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior management presentations.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated history of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in Treasury Operations.
• Restaurant or Retail industry experience
• Knowledge of reconciliation platform such as Trintech TRecs, Blackline.

Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.3 billion public company with 47,500 staff members across more than 300 casual dining restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe, Social Monk, and Fox Restaurant Concepts. Internationally, 30 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our Bakery division creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day
and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.
We offer a people-centered culture and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences, and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.