Director, Treasury Operations

Ventas, Inc.•Chicago, IL

1d•$180,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Treasury Operations is a high-impact leadership role on Ventas’s Capital Markets & Treasury team, reporting to the SVP, Capital Markets & Treasury. The position is responsible for protecting and optimizing company cash and liquidity, leading treasury operations, and supporting the needs and growth of the enterprise. The Director partners with third-party operators, banks, and internal stakeholders to oversee bank account structure, payment controls, and fraud prevention; directs cash and financial risk management; and manages Treasury reporting and accounting. The role also leads and develops a high-performing team and champions business transformation to scale the team’s capabilities. The role is based in the Chicago, Illinois, or Louisville, Kentucky, surrounding area, or requires relocation for the duration of employment. The work environment is blended, with three days in the office and remote work on other days. The estimated base salary range is $180,000–$235,000 per year, with eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive experience in treasury or a related field.
Must be located in the Chicago, Illinois, or Louisville, Kentucky, surrounding area, or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to work in a blended environment with three days in the office and a transition between remote and in-office work.
Demonstrated expertise in treasury operations, liquidity management, cash forecasting, debt administration, covenant compliance, banking, and financial risk management.
Experience with debt capital markets, credit facilities, interest rate derivatives, foreign currency exposures, and related accounting concepts.
Experience supporting treasury operations for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, or other complex transactions.
Proven experience leading and developing a high-performing team.
Experience using treasury management systems, bank platforms, and reporting tools.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a complex public company, real estate, or REIT environment.
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) certification.
MBA, CPA, or CFA.

Responsibilities

Lead treasury operations as a trusted partner to the business, protecting company cash and supporting real estate portfolio growth.
Enhance and maintain the bank account structure and safeguard company cash through controls over bank account access, payments, and fraud prevention.
Partner with third-party operators on their banking and treasury operations needs while maintaining appropriate oversight and controls over company cash.
Manage treasury activities related to acquisitions, dispositions, operator changes, and other portfolio transitions.
Manage the company’s daily and future cash position to meet operating, investing, and financing needs.
Optimize corporate cash and short-term investments while balancing safety, liquidity, and return within approved investment guidelines.
Provide Treasury and senior management with a reliable cash forecast to support informed decision-making.
Identify, measure, and manage foreign currency exposures.
Produce reporting for leadership and key stakeholders on cash, debt, and other Treasury activities.
Collaborate with Accounting and Audit to ensure Treasury transactions are recorded correctly and reflected accurately in the company’s financial results.
Manage and review Treasury’s month-end and quarterly close process.
Lead a Treasury team with clear priorities, accountability, and disciplined execution.
Attract, develop, and retain talent to strengthen individual capabilities and organizational depth.
Promote continuous improvement by leveraging technology and data, simplifying processes, strengthening controls, and improving business outcomes.