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Corporate Treasurer

Novato, CA
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Be a hero for our rare disease patients
 
At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. 
 
Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.
 
If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities

The Executive Director of Corporate Treasury to leads the Treasury activities of the company overseeing a broad range of activities including managing bank relationship, securities and financial instruments, cash forecasting, foreign currency hedging, and insurance/risk management. The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, has a high level of integrity, solid operational and technical background and works proactively to drive results.  

Work Model: 

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop strategic initiatives to create a best-in-class treasury organization.
  • Monitor capital markets for changes to perceived market risks and propose changes to investment strategy in collaboration with Finance Executives.
  • Manage foreign currency exposures and implementation of measures to reduce volatility in earnings caused by currency movements. Development and maintenance of a hedging policy and program, including the hedging strategy, procurement and analysis in assessing the effectiveness (in compliance with ASC 815).
  • Oversee global cash management, liquidity planning, and capital allocation.
  • Manage corporate banking and financial institutional relationships.
  • Lead all aspects of bank account management worldwide, including account openings, closures, signatory updates, and compliance with KYC requests.
  • Negotiate and monitor bank/transaction fees, letters of credit, and bank guarantees.
  • Monitor daily cash positions for parent and subsidiary entities, ensuring adequate liquidity and optimizing cash deployment. 
  • Manage global cash movements including operating needs, intercompany transfers, receipt accounts, customer credit, capital transactions, reporting on the treasury activities, and overall strategy on efficient use of cash across the organization.
  • Oversee account receivable extension of credit and monitoring of counterparty risk.
  • Development and execute hedging strategy, and analyze the effectiveness of the program in compliance with ASC 815.
  • Coordination of corporate insurance program in conjunction with the applicable business functions, monitor for emerging business risks, and present coverage options to Board and Executives. Develop executive level presentations to rating agencies, financial partners, and the Company’s Board of Directors. 
  • Lead ad hoc projects to improve operational efficiencies through process and technology improvements.

Requirements:

  • BS and/or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or related fields.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive corporate treasury experience, preferably within a multinational corporation or high-growth public company.
  • Demonstrated ability in treasury, cash and liquidity management, working capital, and trade finance.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, research, presentation and organization skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with a variety of personnel both internally and externally, in a global setting.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be assertive when needed.
  • Unquestionable ethics and integrity. #LI-CK1 #LI-Hybrid

The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.


This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.

Pay Range

$295,200 - $364,700 USD

 
Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:
 
·         Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
·         Volunteer days
·         Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
·         Employee wellbeing benefits
·         Fitness reimbursement
·         Tuition sponsoring
·         Professional development plans
 
* Benefits vary by region and country

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Note to External Recruiters: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation.  Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed totalentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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