What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Treasury Analyst position at Forward Air Corporation?
Job Description
The Senior Treasury Analyst plays a vital role supporting the Director of Treasury and the broader Finance leadership team. This experienced professional helps manage the organization’s daily cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk to ensure the company has sufficient funds for operations and growth. They oversee cash positioning, forecasting, and banking relationships, while optimizing the use of credit lines and investments. They analyze and report on cash performance, monitor debt and interest expenses, support capital market activities, and ensure compliance with all related controls and policies.
Core Responsibilities & Duties
About Us
Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.
Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 " Americas Most Trustworthy Companies " publication
The Senior Treasury Analyst plays a vital role supporting the Director of Treasury and the broader Finance leadership team. This experienced professional helps manage the organization’s daily cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk to ensure the company has sufficient funds for operations and growth. They oversee cash positioning, forecasting, and banking relationships, while optimizing the use of credit lines and investments. They analyze and report on cash performance, monitor debt and interest expenses, support capital market activities, and ensure compliance with all related controls and policies.
Core Responsibilities & Duties
- Oversee daily cash positions and optimize cash flow.
- Manage both short- and long-term subsidiary funding needs and intercompany settlements.
- Support day-to-day treasury operations and lead the implementation and management of treasury systems.
- Drive process improvements, develop treasury policies and controls, and ensure compliance. Support the administration of the corporate credit card program, including cardholder support.
- Maintain effective communication with Accounts Payable, banks, and business units regarding banking transactions.
- Mentor and coach treasury team members by providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Foster a high-performance culture and collaborate cross-functionally with other departments.
- Prepare treasury reports for management and conduct financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Provide insights into cash flow and liquidity positions.
- All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required.
- Experience: 3 years’ working experience in a treasury role required
- People leadership: Prior experience leading, coaching and mentoring teams preferred
- Technical: Expert proficiency with treasury management system(s) – we use Kryiba; Expert skills with Microsoft Excel (V/XLookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.)
- Strong analytical and solutions-oriented approach to work
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills; comfortable translating complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information
- Administrative: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
- Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting).
About Us
Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.
Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 " Americas Most Trustworthy Companies " publication