Company Overview

　　Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

　　We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

　　Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

　　Job Category

　　Finance

　　Position Summary

　　Senior Treasury Manager, Capital Planning and Funding will provide leadership to define and execute strategic objectives for capital markets, liquidity planning, financing, and pension investments for Bridgestone Americas Inc. Position will have a leading role to support Bridgestone’s pension programs and prepare executive and board presentations as part of their responsibilities.

　　Successful candidate is a result-oriented professional who will partner with Assistant Treasurer and leadership in Tax, Accounting, FP&A and business teams to execute Treasury priorities.

　　Responsibilities

　　Provide leadership, oversight, execution, and support in various broad treasury activities:

　　Lead evaluation and provide recommendations on investment managers and asset allocations to comply with Bridgestone’s de-risking strategy

　　Prepare and lead monthly investment reviews for the Pension Investment Committee (PIC) and prepare materials for quarterly Pension Steering Committee (PSC) discussions

　　Lead execution responsibilities related to debt issuances, including revolver, green bonds/private placements, commercial paper, term loans, and sustainability linked funding strategies

　　Lead agreement reviews for debt structure and compliance process to monitor covenants

　　Prepare and lead monthly reporting for BSAM Cash Committee – governance committee that is tasked with improving free cash flow with focus on optimizing working capital

　　Design, implement and maintain consolidated and country specific liquidity plans and cash flow forecasts for BSAM and its subsidiaries – monthly, annual, and medium term, including scenario plans

　　Lead capital structure review for Bridgestone Americas and develop strategic debt and financing plan for M&A and other large strategic investments

　　Implement liquidity opportunities and execute strategies to enhance liquidity while reducing the overall cost

　　Lead implementation and expansion of supply chain finance program in the Americas, including LATAM

　　Implement financing for international subsidiaries that fits with the identified capital structure objectives

　　Work with Tax and Finance to evaluate, implement and maintain capital structures for the Company’s subsidiaries that meet business, tax and regulatory objectives and requirements

　　Prepare reports of key financial metrics to be used by senior management and global banks

　　Support strategic finance initiatives as needed including rating agency presentations, M&A, and financings

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, math, or economics

　　8 years’ experience in a Finance or Treasury role in large multinational company with track record of progression

　　Previous leadership experience of professionals

　　MBA, CFA, or Certified Treasury Professional designation is a plus

　　Excellent ability to communicate up and down the organization, including external partners and executive management

　　Advanced ability with data analysis to support actionable recommendations

　　Excellent ability to work under ambiguity and minimal supervision

　　Strong business and financial acumen

　　Experience with Treasury management systems (Reval, Quantum) is a plus

　　Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

　　Employment Eligibility

　　If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.