The Treasury Director is a vital part of the corporate Finance team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s treasury operations – including cash management, capital structure, financing strategy and risk management. This role partners with internal teams and external financial partners to assess emerging financial issues, communicate their impact across liquidity, compliance, and capital structure and develop actionable recommendations. This role also plays a critical leadership function in managing banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and cash room operations.
In this role, you will lead a team of Treasury leaders, program managers, and analysts. You will play an integral role in communicating vision, setting goals, and defining measures of success for your team, while also working with your peers to build broader engagement through skills development and training.
A day in the life…
Lead all aspects of Treasury, including cash management, liquidity, funding strategies, and financial and operational risk practices; set Treasury policies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and debt covenants.
Develop and execute strategies to optimize working capital and support company financial objectives; oversee daily cash flow forecasting, short-term investments, and idle cash management.
Present financial insights, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to Finance leadership and senior executives; oversee reconciliation, forecasting, and financial reporting in partnership with Accounting, FP&A, and cross-functional teams.
Build and manage relationships with banking partners, rating agencies, advisors, and financial service providers.
Own bondholder and trustee relationships; partner with Legal and Accounting to ensure accuracy and timely external debt communications.
Maintain and evolve internal controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations; stay current on regulatory changes and advise on operational impacts.
Support system implementations and enhancements affecting treasury processes, accounting, and reporting; implement and manage technology solutions and automation to improve treasury operations.
Foster cross-functional collaboration with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment and efficiency across Treasury-related initiatives.
Develop and lead a high-performing Treasury team with clear objectives, consistent feedback, and a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
You own this if you have...
10+ years of progressive experience in Treasury or Finance, including leadership roles, with a proven track record in cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk management.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA and/or professional certifications (CTP, CFA, CPA) strongly preferred.
Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and investment strategies, with proficiency in treasury management software (e.g., Kyriba) and financial analysis tools.
Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, with flexibility to thrive amid evolving requirements and organizational priorities.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive initiatives across the organization; known for a positive attitude and exceptional interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Location:
This is a hybrid role requiring the selected candidate to be located within a co mmutable distance of our corporate offices in Seattle, WA and work onsite four (4) days per week
Relocation assistance may be offered
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
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Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Treasury or Finance
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- MBA and/or professional certifications (CTP, CFA, CPA) strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and treasury management software proficiency
- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordstrom and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordstrom.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside virtual care and mental health support. Additional protections like disability coverage, life/AD&D, and accounts such as HSA/FSA further strengthen the overall health-and-protection offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a defined employer match structure and access to additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan. Commuter accounts, transit subsidies, and adoption assistance add to the overall financial support beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental and bonding leave, and a sabbatical program after tenure. PTO sharing and donation options expand flexibility in how time off can be used and supported across colleagues.
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