Director of Strategic Finance and Treasury

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview 

We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States.  Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States.  We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and by supporting members, impacting athletes, and serving fans.  We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.  

U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.

Position Description 

The Director of Strategic Finance and Treasury will oversee financial planning and analysis, cash management, and strategic treasury initiatives to support the organization's financial health and long-term sustainability. This position plays a critical role in enhancing financial processes, developing forecasting models, and providing insights that drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, possess exceptional analytical and communication skills, and have a proven track record in corporate finance and treasury management.

Primary Responsibilities 

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Cash Flow Forecasting: 

         - Develop and manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure liquidity and financial stability.

         - Develop Internal monthly cash flow forecasts

         - Develop quarterly cash flow forecast for Board Reporting

         - Capture impacts of fundraising pledges vs cash and obligations to specific programs

• Long-Term Financial Modeling: Own the federation’s long-term financial model, integrating both accrual-based and cash-based frameworks, with business drivers and assumptions tailored to organizational goals.

2. Reporting & Analysis

• Monthly Reporting Package Revamp: Own monthly financial reporting process, enhancing clarity and actionable insights; transition the reporting process to Power BI for scalability.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth transfer of reporting ownership, enabling junior team members to take on expanded responsibilities over time.
• Responsible for Tax Exempt Bond Reporting requirements including monthly, quarterly, annual reporting requirements

3. Treasury Management

• Establish weekly Treasury updates for CFO inclusive of cash balances, in/out flows, interest earnings, and cash flow risks
• Endowment Fund Setup: Lead the establishment and management of an endowment fund, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee cash management processes and implement strategies to optimize working capital.
• Address legacy processes, including check escheatment, by leveraging improved data quality to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Manage relationships with key banking and treasury stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison for Investment Committee of the Board and assist with Committee presentation decks

4. Budget Ownership & Expense Management

• Serve as the primary finance business partner for certain business units as assigned, ensuring accurate tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Partner with procurement functions to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate potential overlaps in operating and capital expenditures, and enhance budgetary efficiency.
• Analyze and recommend initiatives to improve procurement practices, aligning them with operational goals and financial constraints.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 7 years of experience in FP&A, treasury, or corporate finance, with demonstrated success in financial modeling and cash management.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools; experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Prior experience working at either a non-for-profit, sporting organization, or consulting firm.

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.