Title: Treasury Manager

At Liberated Brands, we strive to embody the creative spirit of youth culture. Liberated Brands was built on liberation, innovation and experimentation while remaining dedicated to the breakdown of established traditions. We empower our employees to stay “True To This”, which symbolizes our integrity, authenticity and individuality and just the pure joy of riding! 

Liberated Brands wants to share our passion for the action sports industry with you. Our dynamic culture attracts the most creative, passionate individuals. We work hard and play hard in a fun casual work environment located in the beautiful beach city of Costa Mesa. We urge you to come join the ride!

From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60 countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Treasury Manager will report to the VP of Global FP&A and will be responsible for performing moderately complex to complex analyses, including managing the company’s cash flow forecast, administering debt and hedging activity, and preparing monthly reports including: Management presentations schedules, financial statement supporting schedules, interest expense reconciliations and debt covenant compliance calculations.

Forecasting

• Create and maintain the Company’s cash flow forecast (13 and 52 week) and budget (1 & 5-year outlook).
• Forecast an accurate balance sheet using working capital metrics as drivers and a free cash flow forecast that enables accurate measurement and management of cash flow.
• Work closely with product planning teams to recommend periodic buy limits and analyze/communicate expected cash commitments variances to existing models.
• Monitor capital expenditures against established budgets and prepare monthly project status updates and monthly project expenditure forecasts.
• Forecast company interest expense and interest income. 
• Assist with the monthly closing process and provide explanations of variances to the forecast.
• Maintain accurate records, provides documentation, and explains processes as requested.

Reporting

• Maintain and build on existing reporting to analyze key balance sheet accounts and metrics (i.e. DSO, DPO and DIO) by region and in total, including AR, Inventory, AP and other liabilities.
• Identify and execute hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks related to purchases of product by foreign entities.
• Respond to internal and external audit requirements and inquiries. 
• Review of monthly and annual bank compliance reporting.
• Calculate accrued interest expense/income. 

Banking

• Create treasury reports related to cash flow projections, cash flow variances, revolving bank debt, and forecasted liquidity.
• Daily monitoring of cash & loan balances and releasing wires in the banking portal.
• Monitor corporate debt for interest and fee payments; verifies the accuracy of all calculations, covenant compliance, and initiates payment on the central ABL. 
• Monitor and establish new treasury services with the bank, as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with respect to applicable treasury-related key controls. 
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance or related field. MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• 5 years relevant experience. Experience in Financial Analysis or Accounting also considered.
• Experience with foreign currencies and hedging preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Solid knowledge of accounting/financial concepts and techniques.
• Ability to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of work product, working with all major functional leaders of the Company including executives. 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage from a distance.
• Works independently to perform assignments and develops approaches to solutions.
• Demonstrates integrity, ethical behavior, and the ability to drive continuous improvement to processing efficiency. 
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to speak/hear clearly in person and on the telephone. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• This position requires some hours at our office in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely.

LIBERATED PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
• 401k with employer match (based on eligibility)
• Surf and Snow Team Building Days
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $115,000 - $130,000. This position is Hybrid and as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerandallqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disabilitystatus, veteranstatus, sexualorientation, genderidentityoranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw. 

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com. #LI-Hybrid