Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Treasury Manager - Bacardi USA - Miami, FL

Treasury Manager
Bacardi USA
Miami, FL


About Bacardi U.S.A.:

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., a United States distributor and marketer of premium beverage alcohol products, is a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited, the largest privately owned spirits company in the world, and a leader in the global spirits business.

We boast a brand portfolio of some of the most recognized and top selling spirits in the world. Bacardi U.S.A. is best known for BACARDI rum, which has been the number-one selling spirit in the United States for more than 25 years. In addition to BACARDI rum, the Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. portfolio includes: GREY GOOSE vodka, the world’s favorite super premium vodka; DEWAR’S Scotch, the top selling blended Scotch in the U.S.; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, the top super premium gin in the U.S; .MARTINI & ROSSI vermouth, the favorite vermouth in the world; CAZADORES blue agave tequila, the top selling 100% blue agave tequila in the world and other notable brands and labels.


Position Overview
Bacardi USA is seeking an accomplished Treasury and Cash Flow Management professional to optimize cash flows and payment down of debt for our US operations.

The Treasury Manager will plan, direct and coordinate the Treasury operations for the US Company in conjunction with the Corporate Treasury Function, including the maintenance of a sound internal control environment and providing best in class financial services in support of business operations.

The position ensures accurate, timely and clear presentation of financial information and Company results in accordance with established policies and generally accepted accounting principles. The position is responsible for accounting and budgeting for cash flows, pensions, and remuneration.
Additionally, the position has regional responsibilities with regards to cash management, and pension plans for the North America Region.


Duties & Responsibilities
• Manage and control all functions in the Treasury Department for U.S. operations, which includes: daily, monthly, yearly cash forecasts and budgets.
• Act as a member of the Pension Committee and responsible for the accounting, reporting and funding of the DB and DC pension plans, 401k, SERP, LTIP, EARP, and post retirement medical plans for Bacardi USA and four related Bacardi Companies including financial statement preparation.
• Prepare cash flow and other financial reports for upper management.
• Member of the Global Working Capital Team for Bacardi Limited.
• Provide credit analysis on customers to ensure that line of credits is line with company’s financial standing.
• Main point of contact for North American Region with the company’s Global Treasury Department to manage regions overall cash and debt positions.
• Manage, maintain, and develop the use of banking and treasury workstation technology to provide best in class service.
• Manage and direct the day to day activities of corporate cash transactions including monitoring bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections.
• Manage, fund, and account for executive stock option program for US operations.
• Delegate authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of company funds.
• Evaluate need for procurement of funds
• Act as relationship manager with outside financial institutions.
• Managing the netting system for the US Market.
• Maintain the requirements needed for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance with Treasury.
• Responsible for the management and accounting of five company payrolls.

Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge / Skills - CTP or CPA required, as well as strong technical skills including knowledge of US GAAP, detailed knowledge of best-practice business and financial processes and systems (including treasury workstations, pension plans, taxation, estimating and budgeting processes and process measurement). Strong presentation skills and leadership skills as well as a proven track record of developing staff are necessary to perform the position.
• Work experience requirements - 8– 10 years of finance/accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years in the treasury/tax management and the remainder in industry experience managing a variety of financial processes and systems including cash management, tax, audit, accounts receivable, general ledger, accounts payable, budgeting and analysis, and internal control compliance.
• Educational requirements – BS in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred.
Accountability
Reports To: Assistant Controller
Number Supervised: 1
Titles of Jobs Supervised: Sr. Treasury Analyst, Cash Management Specialist

Benefits
We offer competitive base pay, a generous bonus program, and truly outstanding benefits. Benefits include:

• 100% company paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees AND their eligible dependents (eligible to enroll from date of hire, no payroll deductions!)
• 100% company paid life insurance (up to 3x annual salary)
• 401k, company matched
• 100% company paid pension/retirement program
• L/T, S/T disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• flexible spending account
• complimentary meals served at our lunchroom facilities

Contact:
If you meet our qualifications and would like to explore becoming part of the Bacardi U.S.A. family, please apply online or email a copy of your resume to careers@bacardi.com , and include the job code 2008065 in your subject line.


Bacardi U.S.A. is an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.

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