Manager, Treasury

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

Summary

The position will manage the Treasury department with responsibilities for cash and treasury operations, short-term borrowing, and short-term investments and payments.  Monitors compliance with Treasury department goals.  Assesses the products, services, technologies and systems that are available and appropriate for treasury departments.  Oversees implementation of cash management services.  Evaluates and recommends cash management initiatives, changes to bank relationships and day-to-day treasury operations.  Creates, maintains and updates enterprise treasury operational policies and evaluation of such activities throughout the organization. 

The position will also provide analytical preparation of forecasts.  Provide an overall financial forecast. 

Major Responsibilities

1st Priority - 35%

Oversee daily management of cash and debt.  Establish fixed income investment positions.  Manage financial risk as it relates to treasury operations.  Manage and negotiate brokerage relationships.  Manage investment of excess funds.  Coordinate electronic booking functions.  Manage D/A liabilities.

2nd Priority - 25%

Manage cash flow forecasting.  Prepare cash flow projections. Develops and implements cash management operational strategies.  Oversee interest rate risk management.  Assist in the development of bank relationships.  Identify cost-saving and profit maximizing opportunities.   

3rd Priority - 20%

Manage the reconciliation of payment programs.  Work closely with business units supporting requests and resolving issues.

4th Priority - 20%

Reconciles general ledger reports.  Analyze detailed sub-ledger reports.  Work directly with general accounting, accounts payable and business units to process, pay and report expenses.  Provide account classification and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.  Oversee financial controls ensuring policy compliance.  Support business units with understanding KUS Finance processes. 

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business

• M.B.A. preferred

• CTP preferred

Overall Experience

•  Minimum 10 years experience in corporate treasury, finance management, and/or investment management.

• Management experience

Directly Related Experience

•  Auto industry exposure a plus

• Investment/Banking experience required

• SAP exposure a plus

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across functional area. Highly detail oriented.Self-motivatedAdvanced PC skills: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP

Competencies

Care for PeopleChase Excellence, Every DayDare to Push BoundariesMove Further, TogetherEmpower People to Act

Pay Range

$143,962  -  $214,979

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

 

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without