Sr. Manager Treasury

Authority Brands•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Treasury reports to the SVP Controller & Treasurer and owns Authority Brands’ treasury function, including bank relationships, cash management, treasury controls, and cash forecasting. This role is the company’s subject matter expert on its whole business securitization (WBS), overseeing the processes, data, and controls supporting weekly, quarterly, and annual securitization reporting. The Senior Manager is the primary point of contact for the trustee, servicer, back-up manager, control party, and rating agencies, and ensures compliance with securitization documents as the business grows through acquisitions. The role also manages liquidity and cash forecasting across securitization and non-securitization entities, oversees banking and treasury operations across brand entities, and leads treasury diligence and integration for acquisitions. The Senior Manager supervises and develops treasury staff and partners with Accounting, FP&A, and Strategic Finance on liquidity reporting for executive leadership, the board, and sponsors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in treasury, capital markets, or structured finance.
Direct, hands-on experience with whole business securitization reporting and compliance.
Strong understanding of securitization structures, cash waterfalls, and performance tests.
Experience managing bank relationships, treasury management systems, and cash forecasting in a multi-entity environment.
Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to interface with lenders, trustees, rating agencies, and senior leadership.
Experience leading and developing a team.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CTP, or CPA.
Franchisor whole business securitization experience.
Experience in a private-equity-backed or acquisitive environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on the WBS structure, including the base indenture, management agreement, and related transaction documents.
Own processes for weekly cash flow and manager reporting, including collections, allocations, and the priority-of-payments waterfall.
Prepare quarterly noteholder and manager reports, including debt service coverage ratios, leverage tests, and other performance metrics.
Manage annual securitization reporting and compliance requirements, including compliance certificates and agreed-upon procedures with external providers.
Monitor cash trap, rapid amortization, and other performance triggers, and proactively flag risks to finance leadership.
Serve as the primary liaison with the trustee, servicer, back-up manager, control party, and rating agencies, including supporting annual surveillance reviews.
Lead operational onboarding of newly acquired brands into the securitization structure, including contribution of franchise assets, account setup, and reporting integration.
Support refinancings, new note issuances, and variable funding note activity with the SVP of Finance, CFO, and external advisors.
Maintain documentation, controls, and process maps for securitization reporting to ensure accuracy and continuity.
Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity across securitization and non-securitization entities.
Own daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cash flow forecasting, including scenario planning for acquisitions, integrations, and capital decisions.
Manage intercompany funding and cash movements in accordance with securitization requirements.
Own banking relationships, account structures, and treasury management systems across brand entities.
Oversee wire and ACH processing and approvals, and maintain treasury fraud prevention controls.
Lead treasury diligence and integration for newly acquired brands, including bank account transitions and cash flow alignment.
Supervise and develop treasury staff.
Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and Strategic Finance on liquidity reporting to executive leadership, the board, and sponsors.