Leap Brands

Director of Treasury - Restaurants

Leap Brands  •  $150k - $225k/yr  •  Costa Mesa, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Treasury to lead cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and financial risk management for a growing restaurant group. This role is critical to the financial health of the organization and plays a central role in supporting unit expansion, margin stability, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Liquidity Management

  • Own daily, weekly, and long-term cash forecasting and liquidity planning across all restaurant locations
  • Manage working capital including cash flow timing, receivables, payables, and vendor funding structures
  • Ensure sufficient liquidity to support operations, development, and strategic initiatives

Banking & Capital Strategy

  • Lead all banking and lender relationships
  • Negotiate and manage credit facilities, debt agreements, and financing structures
  • Monitor covenant compliance and capital structure performance
  • Support funding for new store development, remodels, acquisitions, and major capital investments

Risk Management & Controls

  • Establish and maintain treasury policies, controls, and fraud prevention frameworks
  • Oversee cash movement authorization, payment security, and internal controls
  • Manage interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity exposure as applicable

Strategic Partnership

  • Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, and Development teams to align capital planning with business strategy
  • Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into cash position, funding needs, and financial risk exposure
  • Support M&A and growth initiatives with liquidity modeling and transaction funding structures

Team & Infrastructure

  • Build, develop, and lead the treasury function as the company scales
  • Implement treasury systems, automation, and best practices
  • Improve forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and financial governance

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive treasury, corporate finance, or financial leadership experience
  • Significant experience in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, retail, or consumer businesses
  • Deep expertise in cash forecasting, debt structures, and working capital management
  • Strong knowledge of banking relationships, credit agreements, and covenant compliance
  • Proven ability to operate in high-growth, multi-unit environments
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Leap Brands

About Leap Brands

Leap Brands is a recruiting firm focused on helping companies grow through people and strategy. We connect top talent with leading organizations across the franchise, restaurant, healthcare, and professional services industries. By combining expert recruiting with creative marketing, we help brands scale faster, build stronger teams, and stand out in competitive markets.

“Recruiting is fun"

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Whippany, New Jersey
Year Founded
2023
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