MANAGER, BANKING STRATEGY (HYBRID)

Job Summary

Compass Group, the world’s leading contract foodservice company, has a Great Opportunity for career development and growth here at its North America headquarters in Charlotte, NC in the Treasury Department. This is a hybrid role that works in the office part of the week and at home part of the week.

This position within the Treasury Department is responsible for leading core treasury banking activities while enhancing processes, controls, and partner engagement. The role will serve as a key point of ownership for bank relationships, ensuring effective service delivery, issue resolution, and continuous improvement across banking structures and cash management operations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Serve as primary relationship owner for key banking partners, managing service delivery, issue resolution, and ongoing optimization of banking products and structures

· Oversee bank account lifecycle management including account openings/closings, signatory updates, and bank portal administration

· Manage bank fee analysis, account analysis statements, and earnings credit rate (ECR) reporting to drive visibility and cost optimization

· Provide backup support for daily cash management activities including cash positioning, concentration, and funding execution, ensuring continuity of operations

· Approve and oversee treasury transactions including wires, ACH validation, and check disbursement controls

· Support and enhance treasury systems (e.g., FIS, banking platforms) to ensure accurate and efficient cash visibility and execution

· Own and manage Letters of Credit processes including issuance, amendments, tracking, and fee monitoring

· Support acquisitions and integrations by establishing banking structures, managing cash consolidation, and aligning treasury processes and controls

· Evaluate and improve treasury and cash management workflows (ACH setup, bank administration, fee processes) to increase efficiency and control

· Develop and maintain structured documentation for all assigned processes to support scalability, audit readiness, and team continuity

· Provide leadership support and coverage for key cash management responsibilities, including critical approvals and review processes

· Partner with Treasury leadership on strategic initiatives related to banking, systems, and operational transformation

· Act as liaison between Treasury teams, internal stakeholders, and external banking partners to support cross-functional initiatives

· Potential management of up to four treasury analysts

Candidate Traits/Skills:

· Leadership mindset with ability to take ownership of bank relationships and operational processes

· Strong understanding of treasury controls and ability to align process with risk management requirements

· Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

· Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement

· Effective communicator with ability to influence internal stakeholders and external partners

· Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Candidate Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, MBA preferred

· 6+ years of treasury, banking, or cash management experience

· Experience managing bank relationships and treasury operations

· Proficient in treasury systems and banking platforms (SAP, FIS, or similar preferred)

· Advanced Excel skills

· Knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and process documentation preferred