Director of Treasury - Restaurants
At a glance
Director-level Treasury role at Leap Brands. Costa Mesa · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $156,875–$257,975 across the United States.
Leap Brands has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Forecast cash across restaurant locations and plan liquidity for operations, expansion and other strategic needs
- Manage working capital by coordinating cash timing, receivables, payables and vendor funding
- Lead lender relationships, negotiate financing arrangements and track debt covenant compliance
- Set treasury controls for cash transfers and payments, while managing applicable rate, currency and commodity exposure
- Build the treasury team and systems, improving forecast accuracy, reporting and financial governance
What you bring
- At least eight years in treasury, corporate finance or financial leadership roles
- Substantial experience in multi-unit restaurants, hospitality, retail or another listed consumer business
- Strong command of cash forecasting, debt arrangements, working capital and credit covenant compliance
Who this fits
This director-level role suits someone who can lead a treasury function while partnering with finance, operations and development teams. The work covers multiple restaurant locations and supports expansion, remodels, acquisitions and other major investments.
From the employer
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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