Associate Director of Treasury (Remote)

Title: Associate Director, Treasury

Department: Treasury

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Compensation: CAD102K – CAD135K

Employment: Full Time

Location: Remote - Canada (Candidates based in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia or willing to relocate)

Who we are: 

World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. For 50 years, WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation, supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals. Through decades of experience as a leader in global education, WES has developed a wide range of tools to pursue social impact at scale. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding, we partner with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change. Together with its partners, WES enables people to learn, work, and thrive in new places. For more information about WES, please visit our website at www.WES.org.

About the Opportunity:

The Associate Director, Treasury is responsible for leading the organization’s global treasury function, including cash management, banking operations, liquidity planning, working capital oversight, and treasury controls across all entities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role owns cash visibility and forecasting, oversees banking relationships and access governance, and ensures effective management of cash movement, payment governance, and financial risk. The role partners closely with FP&A, Controllership and Investments, and external financial institutions to support short- and long-term cash planning, investment liquidity needs, payroll funding, and cross-entity cash operations. This role also drives treasury process standardization, policy development, ERP and banking-system automation, and scalable controls to support WES’s global growth.

• Lead global treasury operations across all entities, including daily cash positioning, liquidity management, cash transfers, pooling structures, and capital optimization.
• Develop and maintain the global working capital model, including cash balance reporting, weekly working capital analysis, cash flow visibility, and cash optimization across operating entities.
• Own short-term and long-term cash forecasting in partnership with FP&A, Controllership, Investments, and Finance leadership to support operating decisions, investment planning, funding needs, and liquidity strategy.
• Oversee global banking operations, including bank relationships, account setup and maintenance, banking documentation, authorized signers, user access, bank portal administration, and global account structures.
• Lead, mentor, develop a high-performing treasury function, establishing clear roles and responsibilities and best practices, strengthening team capabilities, supporting professional development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Govern treasury controls, including segregation of duties, payment approvals, dual controls, fraud prevention, bank access governance, signatory management, recurring access reviews, risk assessments, issue tracking, and remediation of control gaps.
• Oversee cash disbursement governance, including ACH, wire, international payments, internal transfers, payment approvals, banking controls, and alignment with AP, Payroll, Controllership, and Investment activities.
• Monitor and optimize cash inflows and outflows, including AP disbursements and payroll cash requirements.
• Drive automation and integration of banking and treasury systems with the ERP, including bank feeds, host-to-host connections, bank-to-bank integrations, automated reporting, and process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and cash visibility.

Your Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in treasury, cash management, or corporate finance
• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional business partners.
• Experience managing global treasury operations across multiple entities or geographies.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or managing a team,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic team environment.
• Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude.
• Act as a culture champion, modeling the organization’s values and ways of working.
• Sage Intacct and/or other cloud-based ERP systems and Vena budgeting software experience preferred.
• Systems integration and transformation experience desired.
• Strong alignment with WES mission and values and demonstrates a growth mindset

Desired

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) preferred
• Experience in a nonprofit, social enterprise, or mission-driven organization.
• This role is a remote first role with possible requirements to travel to the New York or Toronto office, potentially 2-3 times per year.

What We Offer:

Joining our team at WES means embarking on a purpose-driven career with a global impact, where you contribute daily to making a tangible difference in the lives of people worldwide. You'll thrive in an employee-centric environment, with access to learning opportunities, pathways for personal and professional development, and recognition of your achievements. Our inclusive, mission-driven culture values employees and focuses on investing in our people through our culture, people framework, and programming while offering the flexibility of remote work options.

• Work-Life Harmony: We believe that success is all about maintaining balance. Enjoy the freedom of remote work and flexible scheduling, paired with generous time-off policies designed to assist you in maintaining a healthy equilibrium between your personal and professional commitments. Our comprehensive wellness programs and work environment are focused on fostering your well-being.
• Rewards and Recognition: Your dedication and achievements are the cornerstone of our success. We recognize the importance of valuing your hard work which is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and tangible rewards to celebrate your contributions.
• Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to nurturing growth within our team, recognizing that growth is essential to providing opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development. To prioritize your learning and success, we invest in comprehensive training programs and offer tuition reimbursement opportunities. We promote a culture of continuous learning that empowers you to thrive and evolve in your career.
• Innovation and Impact: Engage in work that directly transforms lives and empowers individuals and communities by expanding access to global educational and professional pathways. Join us in fostering a culture that values innovation, embraces new approaches, and leverages transformation to implement and drive impactful change.
• Community and Connection: Our team is made up of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds who have varying perspectives and ideas. Our diverse workforce reflects the global community we serve, and we take pride in it. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Experience the power of connection by participating in a range of activities, including employee-led resource groups, town halls, collaborative team events, meaningful volunteer opportunities, and initiatives that promote equity, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a strong sense of belonging within our organization.

Values: 

• Opportunity - We open doors so people can build better futures.
• Inclusion - We become stronger, more creative, and more resilient when we embrace diversity.
• Equity - We uphold fairness and justice in our work and actions.
• Enterprising - We are resourceful, inventive, and driven.
• Expertise - We challenge ourselves to be the best at what we do.

Inclusive Recruitment Process:

We welcome all applicants, irrespective of their experience perfectly fitting the job description, as we value diverse and innovative viewpoints. At our organization, individuals who thrive in a culture of continuous learning and inclusive teamwork excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

Our Commitment:

At World Education Services, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities, both in the US and Canada. This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. This commitment extends to every aspect of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions, training, and benefits. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. For us, diversity goes beyond compliance – it's about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

If you encounter challenges accessing or using our career site due to a disability, you may request reasonable accommodation by contacting us via email at hiring@wes.org. Our Talent Acquisition team is dedicated to supporting qualified candidates by providing solutions that can meet their needs. 

Please be advised that this email address is intended to receive and respond to inquiries concerning the accessibility of the online application system, and requests for assistance and accommodation during any part of the recruitment process. Résumés or applications sent to this email address will not be reviewed.

For more information about WES, please visit our website at www.WES.org.

This position is an existing vacancy and is currently open for hire.