Roger Howell

About Roger Howell

As a Treasury Leader(r••••••••@gmail.com), I have deep expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity optimization, and financial risk mitigation. I am also focused on team development, bank relationship management, and executive reporting. It is my passion and desire to drive operational excellence, compliance, and cross-functional impact across global financial organizations.Key Achievements Include: Led a 5-member treasury team to implement a comprehensive 13-week cash flow forecasting model and monthly/quarterly reporting cadence, reducing forecast variance by 20% and aligning projections with actuals through cross-functional collaboration with FP & A, AP, and AR Promoted from Senior Treasury Analyst to Treasury Manager, assuming oversight of liquidity management, financial reporting, and compliance for multi-billion-dollar operations while managing daily cash flow for both U.S. and Canadian entities Enhanced free cash flow reporting for 7 legal entities, supporting the management of $10B in annual free cash flow and improving transparency across business units Managed financial operations for 20 real estate properties, including capital contributions, owner distributions, and commission calculations, ensuring accurate and timely execution Streamlined month-end close by refining AP and AR workflows and automating key reporting tasks, reducing turnaround time by 30% and enhancing overall internal controls Developed the company\'s first 13-week cash flow forecasting model, later adopted by other organizations which significantly improved forecasting accuracy and informed financial planning for banking and factoring partnersContact me through this profile if you wish to connect.

Experience

1. Treasury Manager

   Dialight

   Jul 2024 — Present · Framingdale, NJ, US

   Optimized liquidity management by implementing enhanced cash flow forecasting models, reducing variance by 20% and ensuring operational funding needs were met. • Championed treasury training initiatives, upskilling staff on best practices in liquidity management, compliance, and risk mitigation. • Led a five-person treasury team, streamlining intercompany cash flow processes and ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies. • Improved working capital efficiency by reducing the cash conversion cycle by 15%, driving better cash utilization. • Enhanced variance analysis and reporting, providing senior management with real-time insights into cash flow fluctuations and key financial risks. • Drove strategic decision-making by presenting data-driven treasury reports to senior leadership, improving cash utilization and funding strategies. • Integrated treasury operations into financial planning, collaborating with AP & AR teams to align forecasting with business strategy. • Partnered with banks and financial institutions to optimize banking structures, ensuring reduced transaction costs and improved cash positioning. • Integrated cash flow forecasting into financial planning, allowing for more accurate working capital assessments and investment decisions. • Reduced financial risk exposure by implementing robust internal controls, and securing compliance with SOX and industry best practices.

Education

• Colorado State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2012

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  1989 — 1994