Benjamin Pierce
West Des Moines
Summary
Forward-thinking Manager with comprehensive experience implementing new processes and managing and planning innovations. Bringing outstanding problem-solving and abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Polished in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Store Treasury
Casey’s General Stores
Ankeny
05.2023 - Current
- Lead Casey’s provisional credit model, ensuring accurate recording of over $10M in daily deposits and maintaining strong banking and armored carrier partnerships.
- Own the end-to-end smart safe program, including vendor oversight, process optimization, performance analytics, and governance of the master database and document repository.
- Monitor armored carrier KPIs, vault operations, change order fulfillment, and smart-safe downtime; drive root cause analysis and corrective action with external partners.
- Partner with Store Operations, Field Leadership, and L&D on treasury issue resolution, training programs, and store-level financial accuracy.
- Champion system enhancements, evaluate emerging technologies, and execute optimization initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency across treasury operations.
Sr. Treasury Analyst
Casey’s General Stores
Ankeny
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Identified, recommended, and implemented automation and process improvements to streamline treasury workflows and strengthen internal controls.
- Managed daily cash positioning, liquidity, wire activity, overdrafts, cash flow forecasting, borrowing activity, and private placement repayments.
- Supported Internal Audit, External Audit, and SOX reporting, ensuring high-quality documentation and timely completion of quarterly and semiannual controls.
- Served as primary administrator across all bank portals, overseeing entitlements, access, and compliance.
- Negotiated banking fee structures, generating over $200K in annual savings.
- Participated in Fraud Risk Assessment Task Force to identify vulnerabilities and enhance enterprise risk mitigation.
Treasury Analyst
Casey’s General Stores
Ankeny
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Acted as primary contact for assigned business units, ensuring timely research and resolution of treasury-related issues.
- Coordinated external and internal treasury audits and responded to compliance requests.
- Authored and maintained 30+ treasury operating procedures, strengthening team readiness and process standardization.
- Drove solutions that improved operational controls and identified opportunities for cost savings and new banking partnerships.
Treasury Administrator
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines
10.2014 - 03.2021
- Processed and monitored domestic and international ACH and wire transfers with high accuracy and timeliness.
- Provided issue resolution support across cash and custody services, ensuring uninterrupted operational integrity.
- Served as security administrator for all bank portals, governing user entitlements and completing semiannual SOX reviews.
- Collected and analyzed cash flow data to support daily liquidity needs and long-term investment positioning.
- Managed bank account openings/closings and ongoing account maintenance, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Management & Real Estate
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa12.2011
Skills
- Treasury management
- Process optimization
- Vendor oversight
- Banking negotiation
- Compliance management
- Performance analytics
- Team collaboration
- Change management
- Policy implementation
- Customer service
- Trend analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
Additional Information
- Awards & Recognitions , 2025 AFP National Conference Speaker — The Limiting Factor in Cash Ecosystem Innovation 2024 Alexander Hamilton Silver Award Winner — Unlocking Efficiency in Cash Reconciliation 2023 Association Financial Professionals Pinnacle Award Winner Lifetime Member, National Eagle Scout Association
Timeline
Manager, Store Treasury
Casey’s General Stores
05.2023 - Current
Sr. Treasury Analyst
Casey’s General Stores
07.2021 - 04.2023
Treasury Analyst
Casey’s General Stores
05.2021 - 07.2021
Treasury Administrator
Principal Financial Group
10.2014 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Management & Real Estate
University of Northern Iowa