Treasurer

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing • Full-time • Albany, New York Metropolitan Area, US • 3d ago

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA Req #500

Monday, April 21, 2025

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Treasurer to lead our treasury operations and play a key role in managing the company’s financial assets, liquidity, and risk. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cash management, corporate finance, and banking relationships, and will contribute to the company’s growth through support in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and other strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Management:
Oversee daily cash positioning, forecasting, and liquidity management.
Optimize cash utilization and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational and strategic needs.
Monitor and manage intercompany cash movements.
Treasury Operations:
Manage treasury systems and controls to ensure efficient operations and compliance.
Execute and monitor investment strategies for excess cash.
Maintain internal controls related to treasury activities.
Banking Relationships:
Serve as the primary liaison with banking partners and financial institutions.
Negotiate and manage credit facilities, loan agreements, and banking services.
Evaluate banking products and services to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
M&A and Corporate Finance Support:
Collaborate on financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning for M&A activities.
Provide insights and support on capital structure, financing strategies, and debt management.
Partner with legal, tax, and external advisors on transaction structuring and execution.
Strategic Financial Initiatives:
Contribute to long-term financial planning and risk management strategies.
Support the CFO in board-level reporting and decision-making materials.
Monitor financial markets and macroeconomic trends to inform strategic planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA/CFA preferred).
7+ years of progressive experience in treasury, banking, or corporate finance.
Strong knowledge of cash forecasting, liquidity management, and financial instruments.
Proven experience with treasury management systems and ERP platforms.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Experience in M&A or capital markets transactions is preferred.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

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