Manager Treasury

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing the analysis and administration of Tyson’s lease financing activities, supporting capital markets initiatives, and assisting with various other treasury-related analytical projects. Key responsibilities include ensuring comprehensive lease-versus-buy policies and procedures are in place, communicated, and monitored for enterprise-wide compliance; managing competitive lease bid processes; and maintaining a strong pool of potential lessors to support Tyson’s growth strategies. Additional duties include developing and managing corporate leasing team members and leasing administration tools, coordinating quarterly and year-end leasing-related financial reporting, and supporting fixed income and rating agency activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field required.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience preferred, including at least 5 years in a Treasury and/or finance-related role.
Standard computer proficiency required.
Advanced Excel skills- including financial functions used in lease-versus-buy analysis, IRR, and MIRR- are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong negotiation and relationship management abilities, are essential.
Advanced understanding of lease accounting rules
working knowledge of real estate contracts
familiarity with equipment specifications and valuations for commonly leased assets.
This position has direct reports.
1–5 domestic trips per year.

Nice To Haves

MBA or a treasury/finance-related advanced degree preferred.
Experience with capital markets transactions, contract negotiations, and/or real estate is a plus.
Background in credit, lending, accounting, or transportation is preferred.
Experience structuring and evaluating complex lease arrangements such as synthetic leases, aircraft leases, and sale‑leaseback transactions.

Responsibilities

overseeing the analysis and administration of Tyson’s lease financing activities
supporting capital markets initiatives
assisting with various other treasury-related analytical projects
ensuring comprehensive lease-versus-buy policies and procedures are in place, communicated, and monitored for enterprise-wide compliance
managing competitive lease bid processes
maintaining a strong pool of potential lessors to support Tyson’s growth strategies
developing and managing corporate leasing team members and leasing administration tools
coordinating quarterly and year-end leasing-related financial reporting
supporting fixed income and rating agency activities