The Lead Treasury Associate assists with Corporate Treasury processes and operations, including working capital programs, finance leasing operations, cash and debt forecasting, interest rate income and expense forecasting, accounting reconciliations and journal entries, and providing backup support for other Treasury processes and personnel. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of treasury operations and financial forecasting, a proven ability to tackle complex financial challenges, and experience modernizing and optimizing treasury processes. The Treasurer and the Executive Finance team are based in Reston, VA. This position can be remote.
Primary Functions:
- Lead the daily and weekly sales activities for the receivable purchase program and prepare the associated monthly and quarterly journal entries.
- Support the corporate leasing program, including the collaboration among external leasing partners and internal stakeholders in procurement, accounting, FP&A and business sectors.
- Assist with the interest, debt, leasing and cash flow forecast processes.
- Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations and journal entry reviews of treasury-related accounts, including interest expense/income and lease obligations.
- Assist with managing the interest rate risk management program, including recommending hedging strategies and interest rate derivatives.
- Compile performance metrics and analytics to support decision making in various forecasting and planning activities.
- Support and back-up daily cash, cash forecasting and banking processes.
- Develop cross-functional collaboration with internal departments (program finance, procurement, accounting, FP&A) and external parties (banks, lessors) to ensure alignment with business activities.
- Backup and support other treasury processes and ad hoc analyses as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS with 5+ years of finance experience with at least 3 years treasury experience
- CTP or CFA designation or candidacy is a plus
- Experience with receivables purchase programs or asset-based lending is a plus
- Experience at a private equity backed company is a plus
- Microsoft office suite
- Knowledge of banking principles and processes
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Highly driven, self-motivated with strong attention to detail and record keeping
- Ability to work cross-functionally with individuals across the organization
- Solid interpersonal skills
- US Citizenship
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field
- 5+ years of finance experience
- At least 3 years of treasury experience
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Knowledge of banking principles and processes
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and record keeping
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Solid interpersonal skills
- US citizenship
- CTP or CFA designation or candidacy
- Experience with receivables purchase programs or asset-based lending
- Experience at a private-equity-backed company
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
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