Finance and Accounting - Global Sr. Director Of Treasury

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

The Role

The Sr. Director, Treasury is an integral member of CAA's Treasury and Risk Management Team and will oversee corporate finance activities like FCF forecasting, net interest expense forecasting, treasury budgeting and WACC modeling. This position will lead debt capital markets including compliance with credit agreement, strategy and execution for addressing debt maturities, financing for acquisitions and proactive management of company's capital structure as well as creating and maintaining the company's foreign exchange program. Reporting to the Treasurer, this position requires strong analytical skills, strong attention to detail and critical thinking. The Sr. Director of Treasury will collaborate with internal stakeholders (tax, legal, accounting, M&A) and external partners (including relationship banks, rating agencies, treasury service providers) across a variety of corporate treasury activities. The Sr. Director of Treasury will also support and provide back up for treasury operations area. This position will also provide support for capital allocation, board materials, lender materials, lender relations, WACC analysis and ad hoc analysis related to capital structure.

Responsibilities
• Deep knowledge of and experience with credit agreements and debt capital market deals
• Ownership of debt covenant compliance package
• Ability to design and deploy systems and processes to streamline efficiencies
• Manage a team of 2: Treasury Manager and a Senior Treasury Analyst
• Strategic management of upcoming debt maturities
• Oversee debt administration activities including notices, interest payments, interest expense accrual reports, loan holder analysis and record keeping
• Prepare board materials and related analysis with high level of attention to detail and strategic analysis
• Assist Treasurer with capital structure strategy, planning and execution across all global subsidiaries
• Manage lender relations
• Create and maintain net interest expense and excess cash flow forecast and actuals
• Prepare monthly interest accruals and debt-related fees
• Collaborate with Financial Planning and Analysis team on treasury related assumptions for budget and LRP
• Produce internal reports for debt activity, and schedules for annual compliance
• Perform ad hoc analysis as needed for various treasury projects and initiatives
• Manage company's foreign exchange risk management program and policies
• Assist with treasury operations as needed
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain working capital and free cash flow forecast
• Partner with Director of Treasury Operations on business continuity management

Qualifications
• 12+ or more years of experience in corporate treasury; with at least 3 years leadership
• Extensive debt capital markets experience across multiple deals on corporate / bank side is plus
• BS/BA degree in finance or related area
• Experience with leading capital market transactions
• Solid financial modeling skills
• Microsoft PowerPoint skills to develop strong treasury decks
• Self-starter
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking

Preferred Qualifications:
• Mix of large global enterprise and start up experience
• MS Finance or MBA
• CFA

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $188,000 - $258,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Location

This role will be based in our Los Angeles, CA office, Monday – Friday; hybrid.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the ''Company'') is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee's or their dependent's reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7x2kk-3-136-18-158-42 in your application.