Director of Treasury

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in: We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and experienced Director of Treasury to lead and optimize our corporate treasury functions. The successful candidate will assume full ownership of managing corporate liquidity, debt facilities, interest rate hedging instruments, foreign exchange (FX) exposure, and global intercompany transactions. This leadership role demands close collaboration with cross-functional partners, including FP&A and Accounting, to ensure robust financial management, strategic capital allocation, and effective risk mitigation. Key Responsibilities : Strategic Liquidity & Cash Management ● Treasury Infrastructure: Build upon and scale the existing corporate treasury function to enhance global financial operations and maximize cash positions. ● Cash Flow Forecasting: Own and manage the long-term cash flow forecasting models for both domestic (U.S.) and international operations. Review and deliver monthly cash positioning reports and forecasts to senior management. ● Banking Structure & Optimization: Control the opening, maintenance, and closing of bank accounts to enforce a highly centralized global banking structure. Conduct routine analyses of U.S. and international bank fees to identify and implement cost-saving measures. ● Operational Alignment: Partner cross-functionally across the organization to maintain accurate forecast visibility and ensure awareness of periodic check runs. Debt, Capital Markets & Risk Management ● Credit & Debt Oversight: Oversee the company’s term debt and revolving credit facilities. Manage drawdowns, repayments, interest expenses, facility fees, and strict covenant compliance. ● Relationship Management: Manage and cultivate strategic relationships with banks and external rating agencies to maintain optimal funding terms and corporate credit ratings. ● Financial Forecasting: Prepare comprehensive interest expense forecasts and collaborate directly with FP&A and Accounting teams to reconcile any variances. ● Hedging & FX Strategy: Manage interest rate hedging instruments, ensuring precise execution and monitoring of monthly bank settlements. Continuously monitor and assess foreign currency transactions to mitigate global FX exposure risks. Global Operations & Governance ● Intercompany Transactions: Oversee, reconcile, and settle monthly intercompany transactions and transfer pricing mechanisms across global operations. ● Compliance & Controls: Review and manage strict compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) updates and banking renewals. ● System Administration: Evaluate and optimize Treasury Management Systems (TMS), banking portals, and related technologies to drive process automation and ensure data security. Qualifications & Skills Education & Experience ● Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field. An MBA or advanced financial degree is highly preferred. ● Certifications: Professional treasury designation (e.g., CTP—Certified Treasury Professional, or CCT—Certified Corporate Treasurer) is highly preferred. ● Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate treasury management or a highly relevant corporate finance role. ● Leadership: Proven leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and managing high-performing finance teams. Technical & Soft Skills ● Subject Matter Expertise: Deep operational understanding of cash management, international banking structures, debt facilities, and financial instruments (including derivative/hedging strategies). ● Analytical Rigor: Exceptional analytical capabilities with a sharp eye for detail, data accuracy, and financial reconciliation. ● Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders. Get in on all the awesome at Instructure! We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect: - Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success. - Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location. - Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs. - Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support - Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth - The technology and tools you need to do your best work - Motivosity employee recognition program - A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes. Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate. All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws. Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.