Job description
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eight consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.
What We Do
Come join us as our next Director, Treasury and experience the dynamic of working for one of Fortunes Best Places to Work Companies and join us in the excitement of being named on the 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators list! As our next Director, Treasury, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of day-to-day and period-end Treasury activities including managing the company’s banking relationships and activities, identifying cost-saving and profit maximizing opportunities while ensuring compliance with company, department and audit standards to maximize the protection of the company’s cash assets. You will also partner with the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer to create the vision, strategy and standards by which the Treasury department provides leadership and value to our organization.
What You'll Do
- Manage the company’s banking relationships, including negotiating interest rates and bank fees
- Manage the company’s banking activities, including the allocation of deposit balances and account structures
- Oversee the opening, closing and maintenance of bank accounts
- Develop reports to assist with monitoring and managing the company’s liquidity and key cash management operating metrics
- Lead and enhance internal processes to drive operational efficiency and to ensure compliance with internal policies, controls and procedures
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Develop and monitor treasury operational policies
- Monitor and implement new bank technologies, products and services
- Identify opportunities and implement treasury-related business process improvements
- Support special projects and acquisitions
- Troubleshoot daily transaction issues
- Effectively work with and support internal business partners
What You'll Bring
- Treasury knowledge
- Experience with or exposure to banking, title and escrow
- Knowledge of banking systems
- Excellent communication skills in dealing with internal and external customers and business partners
- Strong analytical, financial and system skills, including advanced MS Excel skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- Advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years demonstrated experience
- Title, escrow, and banking industry experience preferred
- Experience managing and operating in a highly regulated environment
- CTP preferred
Salary Range: $103,620- $172,700 (annual)
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What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.