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Full-Time

Treasury Manager

Posted on 6/18/2024

FreshBooks

FreshBooks

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based accounting software for businesses

Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Treasury
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • Minimum of +5 years of work experience in Treasury or Cash Management function.
  • Advanced abilities with Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Superior communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • A strong sense of ownership, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare consolidated cash reports, short-term and long-term cash forecasts for the CFO.
  • Work with the accounting team to ensure cash funding requirements are met including review of wires, electronic payments (ACH/EFT), internal transfers and other cash activities as needed.
  • Oversee all loan borrowings including execution of drawdown notices and preparation of monthly debt covenant compliance reports.
  • Manage foreign currency hedging program including monitoring and executing foreign exchange forward contracts.
  • Manage the Company’s bank accounts including opening new bank accounts.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with our banks and FX counterparties.
  • Provide insight and analysis to the VP Finance on daily cash/banking activities to identify continuous improvements to our processes.
  • Build automation between our banking platform and Netsuite accounting system.
  • Review and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards, as well as make continuous improvements to financial processes.
  • Liaise with external auditors.
  • Assist with any ad hoc projects and requests as required.

FreshBooks provides cloud-based accounting software aimed at simplifying financial management for small to medium-sized businesses and self-employed professionals. The software allows users to efficiently track expenses, time, and invoices, making it accessible even for those without accounting experience. Users subscribe to the service with various pricing tiers, and they can take advantage of a 30-day money-back guarantee and an 80% discount for the first four months. FreshBooks stands out from competitors by offering a user-friendly interface and mobile accessibility, enabling users to manage their accounting tasks on the go. The company's goal is to help business owners and accountants streamline their financial processes, improve organization, and enhance client relationships.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$379.8M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

-18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FreshBooks' recent $80.75 million Series E funding and $50 million in debt financing highlight strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The company's consistent recognition for outstanding customer support and as a top employer indicates a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Innovative features like the new Collaborative Accounting model and Accountant Hub demonstrate FreshBooks' commitment to evolving and improving its offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of key executives, including the President and CEO, could lead to strategic instability and uncertainty within the company.
  • Layoffs, such as the recent 6% reduction in workforce, may impact employee morale and productivity.

What makes FreshBooks unique

  • FreshBooks offers a highly user-friendly interface tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and self-employed professionals, unlike many complex accounting software solutions.
  • The integration with Stripe Connect for embedded payments provides a seamless invoicing and payment experience, setting FreshBooks apart from competitors.
  • FreshBooks' mobile-friendly platform ensures that users can manage their accounting tasks on-the-go, a feature not universally available in other accounting software.
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