Treasury Director

KBR•Houston, TX

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President, Treasurer, the Director of Treasury plays a key leadership role in executing the company’s global treasury strategy and ensuring strong liquidity, capital structure management, and risk oversight. This position leads core treasury operations while contributing to strategic initiatives, including capital markets activity, process transformation, and cross-functional financial planning. The Director operates in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing strategic execution with hands-on leadership of treasury activities. This role partners closely with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external financial institutions to ensure efficient and disciplined treasury operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
15+ years of progressive experience in treasury or corporate finance, including 5+ years in a management role
Experience operating in a multinational or global environment with cross-border treasury activities
Experience supporting capital structure activities, including debt transactions and financing strategies
Strong expertise in cash management, liquidity planning, debt management, and financial risk management (foreign exchange and interest rates)
Proficiency in treasury management systems, banking platforms, and financial reporting tools
Solid understanding of financial instruments, including debt structures and hedging strategies
Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred.
Experience supporting or leading capital markets transactions, including debt issuance, refinancing, and credit facility negotiations
Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, including treasury support and post-transaction integration
Experience driving treasury transformation, including system implementations, automation, and process optimization
Strong understanding of treasury technology (TMS, ERP integrations, and data/analytics tools) and scalable treasury processes, controls, and reporting
Experience developing scalable treasury processes, controls, and reporting frameworks
Knowledge of compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements within treasury operations
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, manage external financial relationships, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment

Responsibilities

Lead global cash management, including liquidity planning, daily positioning, and optimization of global cash structures and fund flows
Oversee short- and long-term cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization in partnership with FP&A and Accounting
Support execution of capital structure strategies, including debt issuance, refinancing, and capital allocation decisions
Oversee debt portfolio management, including compliance, covenant monitoring, and reporting
Oversee foreign exchange and interest rate risk management, including exposure identification, hedging strategies, and performance monitoring
Ensure robust risk mitigation frameworks and controls are in place
Manage global banking relationships, including negotiation of services, fees, and credit facilities, and serve as a key external liaison
Drive treasury technology, automation, and process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, visibility, and control
Strengthen treasury infrastructure, reporting, and internal controls
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations while maintaining and enhancing treasury policies
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations to support financial strategy and business initiatives, including M&A
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing treasury team, driving accountability, performance, and continuous improvement