Vice President, Corporate Treasurer

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an accomplished and strategic Vice President, Corporate Treasurer to lead the company’s global treasury function for a highly leveraged, complex capital structure. This executive will oversee all aspects of capital markets strategy, cash and liquidity management, interest rate risk, insurance programs, rating agency and banking relationships, and retirement plan governance. The VP will play a critical role in shaping asset allocation strategy and ensuring fiduciary excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Structure & Capital Markets

• Manage and optimize a highly leveraged debt capital structure, including term loans, bonds, revolving credit facilities, and associated covenants.
• Lead strategic evaluation of refinancing, restructuring, and new financing opportunities to support the company’s long‑term strategy.
• Monitor market conditions to advise senior leadership on cost of capital, leverage metrics, and capital structure improvements.

Cash, Liquidity & Risk Management

• Oversee enterprise‑wide cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Ensure robust treasury controls, efficient global cash operations, and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Manage interest rate risk, including hedging strategies, derivative usage, and scenario modeling.

Banking, Investor & Rating Agency Relationships

• Serve as primary relationship manager with commercial banks, administrative agents, trustees, and other financial counterparties.
• Lead ongoing engagement with rating agencies, preparing materials, presenting financial strategy, and maintaining transparency and credibility.

Insurance & Risk Financing

• Oversee all aspects of the company’s insurance programs, including property, casualty, cyber, and other corporate risk lines.
• Evaluate risk exposure and secure adequate coverage aligned with enterprise risk management priorities.

Retirement Plans & Investment Committee Leadership

• Chair the Retirement Plans Investment Committee, overseeing governance, investment policy, asset allocation, manager selection, and performance monitoring for defined benefit, defined contribution, and other retirement plans.
• Ensure all fiduciary responsibilities are executed with prudence, compliance, and long‑term financial stewardship.

Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, providing forward‑looking financial insights and recommendations.
• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Procurement, and Legal to support forecasting, M&A evaluations, cash deployment, and contract structuring.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing treasury team with a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field required; MBA, CFA, or CTP certification preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in treasury, corporate finance, or capital markets, ideally within complex, highly leveraged environments.
• Deep expertise in debt financing, liquidity management, risk management, and banking/investor relations.
• Demonstrated leadership managing multi‑billion‑dollar balance sheet and capital structure decisions.
• Experience overseeing retirement plan investments and serving on or leading an investment committee strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship‑building skills, with the executive presence to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• US Citizenship

Target Salary Range

$190,000 - $304,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.