Director of Treasury - Restaurants

Leap Brands

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We are seeking a seasoned Director of Treasury to lead cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and financial risk management for a growing restaurant group. This role is critical to the financial health of the organization and plays a central role in supporting unit expansion, margin stability, and long-term value creation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCosta Mesa, CA

    Description

    Role Overview

    We are seeking a seasoned Director of Treasury to lead cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and financial risk management for a growing restaurant group. This role is critical to the financial health of the organization and plays a central role in supporting unit expansion, margin stability, and long-term value creation.

    Key Responsibilities

    Cash & Liquidity Management

    • Own daily, weekly, and long-term cash forecasting and liquidity planning across all restaurant locations
    • Manage working capital including cash flow timing, receivables, payables, and vendor funding structures
    • Ensure sufficient liquidity to support operations, development, and strategic initiatives

    Banking & Capital Strategy

    • Lead all banking and lender relationships
    • Negotiate and manage credit facilities, debt agreements, and financing structures
    • Monitor covenant compliance and capital structure performance
    • Support funding for new store development, remodels, acquisitions, and major capital investments

    Risk Management & Controls

    • Establish and maintain treasury policies, controls, and fraud prevention frameworks
    • Oversee cash movement authorization, payment security, and internal controls
    • Manage interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity exposure as applicable

    Strategic Partnership

    • Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, and Development teams to align capital planning with business strategy
    • Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into cash position, funding needs, and financial risk exposure
    • Support M&A and growth initiatives with liquidity modeling and transaction funding structures

    Team & Infrastructure

    • Build, develop, and lead the treasury function as the company scales
    • Implement treasury systems, automation, and best practices
    • Improve forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and financial governance

    Qualifications

    • 8+ years of progressive treasury, corporate finance, or financial leadership experience
    • Significant experience in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, retail, or consumer businesses
    • Deep expertise in cash forecasting, debt structures, and working capital management
    • Strong knowledge of banking relationships, credit agreements, and covenant compliance
    • Proven ability to operate in high-growth, multi-unit environments
    • Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills

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