Senior Manager, Treasury Operations

Slate Auto • Troy, MI

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About The Position

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking a Senior Manager, Treasury Operations to focus on operational execution and infrastructure build-out, partnering closely with Slate’s Head of Treasury on strategy, capital structure, and external financing matters. This role will drive the operationalization of our Treasury Operating Model, as recommended by our external advisors, and will serve as the connective tissue across internal and external stakeholders to implement scalable cash, banking, and risk infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder who thrives in ambiguity and brings a structured, execution-focused approach.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in Corporate Treasury, Finance, or related functions
• Strong understanding of treasury operations, banking systems, cash flow forecasting, and controls
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and manage external advisors
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-growth, lean, or transformation-stage environments strongly preferred
• Familiarity with NetSuite, banking portals, and treasury management systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Ownership & Transformation Serve as the internal lead for implementation of Slate’s Treasury Operating Model, managing coordination with external consultants and internal stakeholders. Translate recommendations into success metrics, timelines, and control checkpoints for each workstream, and regularly report progress, risks, and dependencies to Finance leadership. Build scalable processes and controls across core Treasury functions.
• Cash & Liquidity Management Oversee daily and weekly cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with FP&A and Accounting. Lead the design and ongoing optimization of short-term liquidity management strategies, including cash sweeps, pooling, and forecasting tools.
• Banking & Treasury Infrastructure Manage the company’s global banking infrastructure, including account architecture, signatory controls, and bank administration. Own implementation and maintenance of Virtual Account Management (VAM), payment systems, and other treasury technology integrations (e.g., NetSuite, banking portals). Act as operational point of contact for banking partners and maintain key relationships in partnership with AP and AR.
• Customer Deposit Governance Design and maintain internal controls and reconciliation processes over customer deposits. Support readiness for ABL or other structured credit facilities that may rely on deposit governance and cash controls.
• Treasury Policy & Risk Controls Implement and maintain key Treasury policies (e.g., Cash Investment, Payment Authorization, Banking Access, Dual Approvals). Partner with Legal and Accounting to ensure policies are risk-aligned and audit-ready.
• Cross-Functional Integration Coordinate closely with FP&A, Accounting, AP, Legal, Tax, and IT to ensure treasury processes are embedded into enterprise workflows. Provide operational perspective on treasury-related implications of evolving business operations (e.g., new customer programs, international operations, fleet sales).
• Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain standardized reporting dashboards for Treasury KPIs, including cash visibility, liquidity runway, covenant tracking, and banking fees. Partner with FP&A to integrate treasury reporting into broader financial planning models.
• Systems & Technology Enablement Drive selection, implementation, and optimization of treasury technologies and integrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed