ABOUT PEOPLEASE

Peoplease is a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) providing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the blue and gray-collar industries. We enable our clients and partners to achieve their aspirations by offering world-class service and administrative solutions in payroll, human resources, benefits, and risk management. At Peoplease, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, driven by our core values: Engagement, Integrity, Tenacity, Curiosity, Happiness, and a Service-obsessed mindset. 

Position Summary  

Peoplease is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Treasury Manager with strong financial operations knowledge, exceptional people skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to improve efficiency.

The Treasury Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, performance, and development of the Treasury department. Serving as the operational extension of the Director of Treasury, this role independently manages departmental priorities, resolves operational challenges, and fosters strong cross-functional relationships. The position also leads automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability while ensuring compliance with established policies and internal controls. 

The ideal candidate is a self-sufficient, solutions-oriented leader who demonstrates sound judgment, takes initiative, and thrives in a remote fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to work a Pacific work schedule (M-F 8am-5pm PST/PDT). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Department Operations 

• Independently oversee daily Treasury operations, coordinate departmental priorities, and proactively resolve operational challenges to ensure deadlines and objectives are achieved. 
• Coordinate daily workflow, prioritize departmental activities, and remove operational roadblocks. 
• Monitor departmental KPIs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery. 
• Ensure Treasury operations comply with established policies, procedures, and internal controls. 

Payroll & Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Independently manage operational relationships with Payroll, Accounting, IT, and other departments, proactively resolving issues, communicating expectations, and maintaining Treasury policies and controls. 
• Oversee payroll funding activities, independently resolve operational funding issues, and evaluate exceptions to provide recommended courses of action for Director approval. 
• Escalate significant operational risks and funding concerns to the Director as appropriate. 

Banking & Treasury Operations 

• Oversee daily banking activity including incoming wires, NACHA compliance, ACH processing, Positive Pay, returns, cash forecasting, reconciliations, and the Treasury inbox. 
• Review operational exceptions and ensure timely resolution. 
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of Treasury transactions while maintaining compliance with banking requirements. 

Risk, Controls & Continuous Improvement 

• Ensure adherence to Treasury policies, SOPs, and internal controls. 
• Identify operational risks and recommend corrective actions. 
• Maintain and enhance departmental documentation and standard operating procedures. 
• Proactively identify, develop, and implement automation and process improvement opportunities to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and support operational scalability. 

Leadership & Team Development 

• Lead, coach, and develop Treasury personnel; establish clear performance expectations, provide constructive feedback, and hold employees accountable for results. 
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department. 
• Serve as the operational representative of the Treasury department during the Director's absence. 

Decision-Making Authority 

• Prioritize daily Treasury work and allocate operational resources. 
• Resolve routine operational issues and workflow challenges. 
• Approve operational process adjustments within established policies. 
• Recommend policy, process, staffing, and technology improvements. 
• Escalate high-risk financial or operational matters requiring Director approval.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience. 
• 3 years experience Treasury, Banking, Accounting, Payroll, or related financial operations experience required. 
• 5+ years of Treasury, Banking, Accounting, Payroll, or related financial operations experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, including employee development, workload management, and accountability. 
• 2+ years in a leadership role developing a team of treasury specialists preferred.
• Ability to work a West Coast/Pacific work hours schedule required. 
• Knowledge of ACH processing, wire transfers, cash management, banking operations, and internal controls. 
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, or technology-driven efficiencies. 
• Proven ability to independently manage operational responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and resolve complex issues. 
• Experience with Microsoft Excel; Microsoft 365, Power Automate, or similar tools preferred. 
• Experience within a PEO or payroll services environment preferred. 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and growth-oriented company in the PEO industry. 
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact and lead a high-performing team. 
• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

 The role requires regular communication and may require occasional travel to support the distributed workforce. The role will primarily function indoors but may involve working in varying temperatures or outdoor environments as needed.

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