Director, Assistant Treasurer (San DiegoHybrid)

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanity

At Illumina we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person in every role has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people inspiring leaders and world changing projects you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary:

The Director Assistant Treasurer oversees the companys global treasury operations and strategy execution ensuring effective capital structure liquidity management and financial risk mitigation across geographies. Operating within a matrixed global organization this role partners closely with Finance Legal Compliance Tax and operational leaders to strengthen financial governance controls and risk frameworks.

The Director provides strategic and analytical support to senior leadership on cash forecasting capital planning and financing activities. This role is accountable for optimizing liquidity implementing treasury systems and controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements. The position requires strong technical expertise operational execution and the ability to influence across global functions.

*This is a full-time role Monday through Friday with an expectation of 2- 3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to our corporate offices. Relocation assistance may be available and should be completed within a six (6) month period or a mutually agreed upon time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Contribute to the development and execution of the companys global treasury strategy ensuring efficient capital structure liquidity and funding.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to the 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.

Liquidity and Cash Management

• 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.

Financial Risk Management

• Identify and directly manage foreign exchange interest rate and counterparty credit risks.
• Implement and monitor FX hedging and risk mitigation strategies consistent with corporate policy.
• Provide periodic reporting on exposures and hedging effectiveness to leadership and the Audit Committee.

Treasury Operations & Technology

• Oversee daily global treasury operations including cash positioning investments and intercompany funding.
• Lead treasury transformation projects including system implementations (e.g. Kyriba SAP Treasury) and process standardization across regions.
• Ensure compliance with SOX audit and internal control standards.

Banking & Capital Markets

• Serve as the companys 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 potential financing or refinancing activities.

Insurance & Risk Financing

• Oversee corporate insurance programs including renewals coverage optimization and claims coordination.
• Collaborate with Legal Compliance and Operations to align insurance coverage with enterprise risk priorities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A Tax Legal and Accounting to align treasury operations with business needs.
• Contribute to M&A due diligence and integration activities related to liquidity and risk.
• Support development of global treasury policies procedures and governance frameworks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop a team of treasury professionals focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of accountability collaboration and innovation across regions.

Key Competencies:

Strategic and Analytical Thinking:Uses sound judgment and financial insight to guide treasury priorities and optimize enterprise liquidity.

Global Treasury Expertise:Demonstrates strong understanding of global financial operations FX and capital markets.

Influential Communication:Simplifies complex financial information for executive audiences; builds confidence through credibility and accuracy.

Operational Rigor:Ensures control accuracy and efficiency across treasury systems and workflows.

Collaboration and Partnership:Builds cross-functional relationships to drive coordinated financial execution.

People Leadership:Coaches develops and empowers a high-performing team in a dynamic global environment.

Change Agility:Adapts to evolving business needs and leads process improvements with foresight and resilience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role includes direct supervision of a team of five Treasury professionals with responsibility for performance management coaching and development workload prioritization and day-to-day oversight. The position is also responsible for hiring onboarding and navigating people-related matters in alignment with company policies values and evolving workplace expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelors degree and a minimum of 15-18 years of related experience including 10 years in a management capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven success managing global treasury operations in a public multinational organization.
• Expertise in liquidity management debt FX and investment strategies.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance internal controls and treasury systems (e.g. Kyriba SAP Treasury).
• Advanced Excel modelling capabilities.

Preferred Credentials:

• MBA CPA CFA or CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) preferred.
• Experience in healthcare life sciences or technology industries.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work across time zones and partner with global teams.
• Travel up to 510% domestically and internationally as required.
• Commitment to integrity confidentiality and continuous professional growth.

#LI-HYBRID

The estimated base salary range for the Director Assistant Treasurer (San Diego/Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $167200 - $250800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to an individuals qualifications location where the role is to be performed internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.