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Cash Manager
Job description
Overview
Catalyst Brands is a multi-billion-dollar retail leader operating a diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands. We are seeking a highly analytical, proactive, and disciplined Cash Manager to lead daily liquidity operations and safeguard corporate financial assets across our five-brand portfolio.
Reporting directly to the VP Treasurer , this high-impact position is central to our treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, systems administration, and debt management. This is a rare opportunity for an ownership-minded treasury professional to gain direct executive exposure, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen financial controls in a fast-paced, multi-brand corporate environment.
Responsibilities
Liquidity Management & Cash Positioning
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Daily Cash Positioning: Lead daily cash positioning across five distinct brand portfolios, managing wire transfers, intercompany fund movements, and overall cash mobility.
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Liquidity Reporting: Deliver accurate daily liquidity reporting to provide executive leadership with precise visibility into available cash, borrowing capacity, and near-term funding needs.
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Cash Flow Forecasting: Own the design, coordination, and execution of daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasting models; validate inputs, analyze variances, and identify liquidity trends.
Treasury Systems & Banking Operations
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Systems Administration: Serve as the primary system administrator for banking portals and our Kyriba Treasury Management System (TMS), managing user controls, security, and troubleshooting.
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Bank Relationship Management: Maintain the Corporate Bank Account Database and flow-of-funds documentation; coordinate bank account maintenance requests, and analyze banking practices to optimize processes and reduce fees.
Debt Administration & Financial Accounting
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Debt Tracker Management: Maintain the Asset-Based Lending (ABL) debt tracker; support ongoing debt administration activities and ensure compliance with lender covenants.
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Month-End Reconciliation: Prepare and book debt and interest entries at month-end, and perform rigorous reconciliations of related general ledger accounts to ensure accurate accounting.
Controls, Fraud Prevention & Special Projects
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Fraud & Risk Mitigation: Verify vendor wiring instructions during initial setup to enforce strict internal controls and prevent payment fraud.
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Treasury Innovation: Drive process enhancements, support high-impact cross-functional treasury projects, and contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
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Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in cash management, treasury operations, banking operations, corporate finance, or a related discipline.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling capabilities (complex data analysis, cash forecasting models, and reconciliations).
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Systems & Platforms: Practical experience managing corporate banking portals and treasury workflows.
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Compliance & Integrity: Uncompromising integrity, discretion, and sound judgment. Must successfully complete a comprehensive background and credit check.
Preferred
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Industry Experience: Prior experience working in a multi-entity, multi-brand, or complex retail environment.
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Systems Expertise: Administrative-level experience with Kyriba or a similar class-leading Treasury Management System (TMS).
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Credentials: Active Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation.
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Debt & Accounting Expertise: Strong background in debt administration, ABL facilities, and general ledger reconciliation.
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Why Join Catalyst Brands?
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Executive Exposure: Report directly to the VP, Treasurer, and work closely with senior leadership across five major brands.
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Dynamic Environment: Manage treasury operations for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, offering unparalleled complexity and professional growth.
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Modern Workspace: Enjoy a collaborative and flexible hybrid work environment at our corporate headquarters.
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Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits: Includes medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, flex-PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on all of our merchandise.
About Catalyst
Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.
We leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.
Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.
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Pay Range
USD $81,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.
Liquidity Management & Cash Positioning
•
Daily Cash Positioning: Lead daily cash positioning across five distinct brand portfolios, managing wire transfers, intercompany fund movements, and overall cash mobility.
•
Liquidity Reporting: Deliver accurate daily liquidity reporting to provide executive leadership with precise visibility into available cash, borrowing capacity, and near-term funding needs.
•
Cash Flow Forecasting: Own the design, coordination, and execution of daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasting models; validate inputs, analyze variances, and identify liquidity trends.
Treasury Systems & Banking Operations
•
Systems Administration: Serve as the primary system administrator for banking portals and our Kyriba Treasury Management System (TMS), managing user controls, security, and troubleshooting.
•
Bank Relationship Management: Maintain the Corporate Bank Account Database and flow-of-funds documentation; coordinate bank account maintenance requests, and analyze banking practices to optimize processes and reduce fees.
Debt Administration & Financial Accounting
•
Debt Tracker Management: Maintain the Asset-Based Lending (ABL) debt tracker; support ongoing debt administration activities and ensure compliance with lender covenants.
•
Month-End Reconciliation: Prepare and book debt and interest entries at month-end, and perform rigorous reconciliations of related general ledger accounts to ensure accurate accounting.
Controls, Fraud Prevention & Special Projects
•
Fraud & Risk Mitigation: Verify vendor wiring instructions during initial setup to enforce strict internal controls and prevent payment fraud.
•
Treasury Innovation: Drive process enhancements, support high-impact cross-functional treasury projects, and contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives.
Required
•
Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in cash management, treasury operations, banking operations, corporate finance, or a related discipline.
•
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
•
Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling capabilities (complex data analysis, cash forecasting models, and reconciliations).
•
Systems & Platforms: Practical experience managing corporate banking portals and treasury workflows.
•
Compliance & Integrity: Uncompromising integrity, discretion, and sound judgment. Must successfully complete a comprehensive background and credit check.
Preferred
•
Industry Experience: Prior experience working in a multi-entity, multi-brand, or complex retail environment.
•
Systems Expertise: Administrative-level experience with Kyriba or a similar class-leading Treasury Management System (TMS).
•
Credentials: Active Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation.
•
Debt & Accounting Expertise: Strong background in debt administration, ABL facilities, and general ledger reconciliation.
***
Why Join Catalyst Brands?
•
Executive Exposure: Report directly to the VP, Treasurer, and work closely with senior leadership across five major brands.
•
Dynamic Environment: Manage treasury operations for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, offering unparalleled complexity and professional growth.
•
Modern Workspace: Enjoy a collaborative and flexible hybrid work environment at our corporate headquarters.
•
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits: Includes medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, flex-PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on all of our merchandise.
About Catalyst
Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.
We leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America's most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.
Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It's a place that's meant for you.
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.
#LI-MS1
