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AgriBank (St. Paul, MN) · 12 hours ago

Director Finance Operations Product Strategy & Cash Management (onsite/hybrid)

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $243K/yr

10+ years exp

AgriBank is committed to supporting the people who feed the world, and they are seeking a Director of Finance Operations to provide strategic leadership in cash management and product portfolio functions. This role involves overseeing product life cycles, managing projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams.

CrowdfundingFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of cash management products, from concept and planning through launch, optimization, and retirement

Identify market trends, client needs, and competitive opportunities to drive continuous innovation and product evolution

Collaborate closely with associations and internal business partners to define the functionality and features of products, gather insights, and ensure solutions align with association needs

Researches product options, determines, and recommends the best solution and customizes the product to meet the needs of clients and AgriBank’s operating practices

Monitors numerous existing products to make sure they are operating effectively and efficiently

Develops appropriate business plans and marketing strategies that are delivered to associations inside and outside the District

Evaluates current products and tools to determine which enhancements need to be implemented to keep the products updated and current

Oversee the identification, analysis, and resolution of product issues, ensuring root-cause findings are documented, addressed, and translated into sustainable improvements that strengthen product performance and reliability

Provide executive oversight for complex, cross-functional projects that support cash management, product innovation and operational improvements

Guide project planning, resource allocation, timelines, and deliverables to ensure results are achieved on schedule and within scope

Maintain strong alignment with technology, operations, and business partners throughout project execution

Build and maintain high-value relationships with third-party vendors that support cash management products and services

Ensures all cash management operations and products comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry’s best practices

Creates and implements the Finance Operations Business Continuity Plan to maintain business as usual in case of an emergency or disaster

Ensure operational resilience through proactive planning, risk mitigation, and strong recovery strategies

Identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies to senior leadership

Builds and maintains strong vendor relationships to ensure the products and processes AgriBank purchases are operating effectively and are kept current to meet the needs of AgriBank, correspondent banks, associations and their clients

Evaluate vendor solutions and future capabilities to support ongoing product and operation needs

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights, recommendations, and updates on product performance, risks, and strategic opportunities

Lead, mentor, and develop team members to foster strong performance, accountability, and professional growth

Promote effective communication and collaboration across teams, associations, and external partners

Qualification

Cash management productsFinancial institution operationsTreasury/finance operationsVendor managementProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteData query toolsCash management systemsLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field

10 years related experience

5 years of supervisory experience

Advanced knowledge of financial institution operations

Advanced knowledge of cash management products and services

Advanced knowledge of cash management payment processes and procedures (e.g. RDC, credit lines, ACH, credit cards, etc.)

Advanced knowledge of treasury/finance operations

Advanced knowledge of the Farm Credit System

Advanced knowledge of federal regulations and Farm Credit Administration regulations

Intermediate knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

Intermediate proficiency in office software Microsoft Office Suite

Intermediate proficiency in data query tools

Intermediate proficiency in cash management/payment/product systems

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

Paid time off

Company holidays

Floating holidays

Sick time

Right Work/Right Place hybrid work program

Dress for Your Day flexible wardrobe policy

Generous company match on employee donations

Employee and leader career development toolkits

Tuition reimbursement

Internal and external resources and opportunities to grow personally and professionally

Health care plan alternatives to fit your lifestyle, including: + Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Dental + Vision + Wellness reimbursement

Investment and retirement planning

Life and disability insurance plans for eligible team members and their families

Free exercise facility onsite for all employees

Parking and transportation discounts

Generous employee referral incentive