Director, Assistant Treasurer (San Diego/Hybrid) at Illumina

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to corporate offices (relocation assistance may be available within 6 months or mutually agreed time)
  • Availability for full-time role, Monday through Friday, with 2-3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed
  • Strong technical expertise in treasury operations, including liquidity management, financial risk mitigation, cash forecasting, capital planning, and financing activities
  • Ability to operate in a matrixed, global organization and partner with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and operational leaders
  • Expertise in implementing treasury systems (e.g., Kyriba, SAP Treasury), controls, and process standardization
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, SOX, audit requirements, and financial governance frameworks
  • Skills in financial analysis, strategic support to senior leadership (Treasurer, CFO), and influencing across global functions
  • Experience managing banking relationships, credit facilities, debt issuance, financial covenants, and capital markets

Responsibilities

  • Oversee global treasury operations and strategy execution, including capital structure, liquidity management, and financial risk mitigation across geographies
  • Contribute to development and execution of global treasury strategy, ensuring efficient capital structure, liquidity, and funding
  • Provide analysis and recommendations to Treasurer and CFO on capital allocation, debt management, and investment strategies
  • Support development of multi-year capital and financing plans aligned with business growth and shareholder objectives
  • Manage global liquidity and cash flow forecasting to ensure adequate funding for operations and strategic initiatives
  • Optimize working capital and cash conversion cycles in partnership with FP&A and business finance
  • Maintain and enhance banking infrastructure, ensuring control, efficiency, and compliance
  • Identify and manage foreign exchange, interest rate, and counterparty credit risks; implement and monitor FX hedging strategies
  • Provide periodic reporting on exposures and hedging effectiveness to leadership and Audit Committee
  • Oversee daily global treasury operations, including cash positioning, investments, and intercompany funding
  • Lead treasury transformation projects, including system implementations and process standardization across regions
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, audit, and internal control standards
  • Serve as primary relationship manager with global banking partners, credit agencies, and financial institutions
  • Negotiate credit facilities, manage debt issuance, and oversee compliance with financial covenants and regulatory filings
  • Monitor market developments, assess capital markets opportunities, and prepare management for financing/refinancing activities
  • Oversee corporate insurance programs, including renewals, coverage optimization, and claims coordination

Skills

Treasury Operations
Liquidity Management
Cash Forecasting
Capital Planning
Financial Risk Management
Treasury Systems
Financial Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Compliance
Capital Structure

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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