Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Treasury to join our Finance team. As Shield AI continues its global expansion, this role offers the opportunity to build the corporate treasury function within a high-growth, mission-driven technology company. Reporting to the Controller, this high-impact position will build and scale the company’s treasury capabilities, driving disciplined global cash management, liquidity planning, foreign exchange (FX) risk mitigation, and oversight of banking relationships.
What you'll do:
Oversee global treasury operations, including daily cash positioning, liquidity management, and banking relationship management.
Build and maintain cash flow and free cash flow forecasts to support liquidity planning and executive decision-making.
Develop and execute cash management strategies to optimize working capital and minimize idle cash balances.
Establish and enhance treasury policies, controls, and governance frameworks to mitigate financial and operational risk.
Monitor foreign exchange (FX) exposures and support the development of hedging strategies.
Ensure compliance with debt covenants and reporting requirements under credit facilities and loan agreements.
Negotiate banking terms, credit facilities, and fee structures to optimize cost efficiency and service levels.
Lead intercompany funding activities and oversee treasury transactions across global entities.
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, and other stakeholders to align treasury strategy with broader corporate objectives.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CTP or MBA preferred
8+ years of experience in treasury, corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, or another analytical role
Experience in managing banking structure and bank accounts globally, maintaining and tracking bank register and other ad-hoc regulatory requirements
Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills, with the desire to expand into advanced treasury concepts
A proactive, detail-oriented problem solver with strong business judgment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and grow within a high-growth, evolving environment
