Bridgestone

Director of Treasury, Cash Management

Bridgestone Tower Full time

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Finance

Position Summary

We’re currently looking for a Director of Treasury, Cash Management, to join our team in Nashville, TN

The Director Treasury, Cash Management will lead the development of a holistic cash management strategy, focused on harmonizing and integrating with the BSAM agenda and processes across all countries. Report to Vice President, Treasurer and dotted line to the Assistant Treasurer in defining and executing the strategic objectives for Bridgestone America’s (BSAM) global cash management and treasury middle and back office. Manage teams across NA and LA with a strategic focus on standardization and integration of cash management and treasury operations for Bridgestone America Inc. and subsidiaries.

*** This role is HYBRID. In the office 3 days a week (Tuesday to Thursday) at HQ in Nashville, TN ***

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage the Treasury Operations Center of Excellence  

  • Key focus areas include managing daily cash, short-term cash forecasting, short-term investing, customer financing programs, cash management bank relationship management, treasury consulting, and technology 

  • Bring leadership and oversight to ensure designated cash positioning, processing, forecasting, and reconciliations are optimal and completed on time and in compliance with policy 

  • Provide global oversight and control of Bridgestone America’s global cash in North America (NA) & Latin America (LA), ensuring adequate liquidity to support global business 

  • Lead strategic initiatives for cash management, treasury consulting, and technology, including RFPs, implementations, and integrations 

  • Direct oversight and ownership of the global Treasury Management System strategy and administration for Bridgestone Americas 

  • Develop a centralized global cash management banking structure that allows for effective cash pooling 

  • Advance global centralized and standardized bank account administration and documentation process across NA & LA 

  • Develop a strategy and establish counterparties for global short-term investments in line with BSAM’s financial institution counterparty policy, and establish governance framework 

  • Partner with banks to develop innovative banking solutions, utilizing state-of-the-art products and services 

  • Develop, measure, and monitor standardized treasury operational metrics globally 
    Ensuring compliance with treasury policies and continually enhancing strong process and controls 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics 

  • MBA and/or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) is preferred 

  • 10+ years in Cash Management / Treasury Operations with developing leadership positions 

  • Knowledge of banking and treasury principles and practices 

  • Knowledge of Treasury Management Systems 

  • Familiarity with electronic payment methods and various alternatives for collecting and disbursing cash 

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

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