Manager, Treasury And Accounts Payable

At Build-A-Bear we believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and memorable experiences. Our mission is to add a little more heart to life by creating unique experiences, lasting connections, and beloved memories that create lasting emotional connections. We are a multi-channel, site-based experience and entertainment company, with diversified categories and consumer segments. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager, Treasury and Accounts Payable to join our dynamic team.

The Manager of Treasury and Accounts Payable plays a critical role in Build-A-Bear's global strategic success by optimizing cash flow, minimizing costs, managing risks, and providing financial insights. Through effective cash management, relationship building, and compliance efforts, they contribute to the company's financial stability, profitability, and ability to pursue strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable

• Day-to-day liquidity management

• Develop, maintain, and enforce company policies and controls related to cash collection and disbursement

• Maintain banking relationships to maximize services and minimize costs

• Maintain data in D365 Banking

• Point of contact for all treasury-related matters

• Prepare timely reconciliations for all Cash, and Insurance ledger accounts

• Conduct financial analysis to provide insights into the company's financial performance and support strategic decision-making

• SOX compliance and testing

• Manage insurance processes

• Work with internal and external auditors

• Store banking needs

• Manage company credit card program

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Skilled in D365 A/P and Cash Management Modules

• Ability to work with and understand BAI2

• 6-8 years of experience in treasury and accounts payable functions

• Skilled in Excel

• Skilled in financial reporting and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• 8-10 years of experience in corporate accounting
• 5 years of experience in treasury in multiple jurisdictions
• 1-2 years of experience managing people

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Works efficiently, with confidence and competence

• High standards of quality and accuracy

• Strong commitment to quality and deadlines

• Able to maintain a somewhat faster-than-average pace

• Willingness to follow established policies and procedures and expect others to do the same

• Lead by example

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs

• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO

• Hybrid work schedule

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

• Leadership

• Effective treasury management

• Optimized cash flow and financing costs

• Annual budget performance

• Developing, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and controls related to cash collection and disbursement

• Liquidity management

• Optimized banking relationships

• D365 banking module maintenance

• Store banking setup and support

• Treasury and A/P Reporting

• Stakeholder feedback