Jesse Johnson

About Jesse Johnson

Strategic finance and treasury leader with deep experience in capital markets, liquidity management, FP & A, and payments strategy. I’ve executed $2B+ in capital transactions, overseen $1.2B in liquidity, and led enterprise capital planning for a multi‑billion‑dollar public company. My work spans treasury operations, corporate finance, fraud reduction, and global banking relationships across three continents. I’m committed to building strong teams, improving financial infrastructure, and driving strategic decisions that strengthen growth and resilience. MBA and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).

Experience

1. Director, Treasury and Corporate Finance

   Allegiant

   May 2014 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Leader overseeing capital strategy, liquidity management, corporate payments, and investor/lender relationships for a multi billion dollar public company. Promoted through multiple roles based on performance, leadership impact, and ability to execute complex financial initiatives.Key Achievements & Responsibilities• Originated, negotiated, and closed $1.5B+ in end to end capital funding transactions, including bank debt, term loans, bonds, leases, JOLCOs, and EETCs.• Oversaw $1.2B in cash and equivalents, optimizing liquidity, yield, and working capital efficiency.• Re-engineered the company’s corporate revenue collection and credit card payments strategy supporting $3B+ in annual revenue; negotiated agreements in a challenging environment and led full implementation.• Led strategic discussions with investors and lenders for 7+ years, strengthening transparency, alignment, and long-term capital access.• Built and expanded global banking and capital markets relationships across Europe, the U.S, and Asia, enhancing access to competitive financing structures.• Developed expertise across a broad range of financing structures including bank debt, term loans, bonds, public issuance, JOLCOs, leases, and EETCs.Other Positions HeldManager, Fleet TransactionsFinancial Analyst• Assessed aircraft values up to $45M per aircraft, supporting negotiations, financing, and long term capital planning.• Developed and implemented the company’s first comprehensive reporting tool for a $1.1B+ debt portfolio, improving visibility and executive decision making.• Presented quarterly results and financing activity to the Board of Directors, executive leadership, lenders, and key business partners.• Advised VP level leaders on budget accountability for 10+ departmental budgets totaling $30M+.• Built a senior executive dashboard using DOT operational statistics from 15+ domestic airlines.• Developed the company’s first comprehensive bag revenue reporting tool.

Education

• University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2014

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Plan Development and Implementation
• Operations Management
• Performance Management
• Inter-Departmental Collaboration
• Start-Ups
• Loans
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Modeling
• Marketing
• Database Marketing
• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Leveraged Finance
• Corporate Strategy
• Vba
• Sql
• Aircraft Acquisitions
• Qlikview
• Ms Excel Pivot Tables
• Adobe Sitecatalyst
• R
• Professional Communication and Presentation
• Budgets
• Client Consultation
• Finance
• Community Outreach
• Excel Models
• Accounting
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Digital Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Coaching
• Cultivating Professional Relationships
• Financial Reporting
• Customer Service
• Leading Change