What It Takes to Run Treasury for One of the World’s Most Acquisitive Manufacturers

What does it take to lead treasury at a global manufacturing powerhouse known for constant expansion?In this episode, we uncover the operational discipline, strategic thinking, and career moves that shaped Bert Jameson’s path to becoming Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand.Bert Jameson is the Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. With a career that spans high-impact roles at Cargill, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Winnebago, Bert has built treasury functions from scratch, led billion-dollar bond issuances, and helped guide complex M&A transactions - all while staying grounded in the fundamentals of financial leadership.In this conversation, Bert walks through his journey from accounting and tax into the world of treasury, sharing how key career moves, mentorship, and adaptability shaped his rise to leadership.He reveals how treasury operates at the heart of business growth and explains the systems and mindset that allow him to support global operations and fast-paced corporate development.What We Cover in This Episode:How Bert pivoted from tax to treasury through initiative and educationThe skillsets he developed on Cargill’s corporate treasury advisory teamEarly exposure to valuations, deal structuring, and bond issuanceMoving from big food and hospitality brands into cyclical manufacturingBuilding a treasury function from the ground up at Buffalo Wild WingsSupporting global operations through a scalable treasury playbookThe role of treasury in M&A - from pre-close due diligence to post-close integrationBert’s “Three Pillars of Treasury” frameworkThe cautious role AI is beginning to play in cash forecasting and operationsThe importance of being a mentor and strategic career plannerYou can connect with Bert Jameson on LinkedIn.---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode!Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts🎓 Exclusive discount on CTP & FPAC – Visit our AFP partner page to find out how much you can save: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/afp/💡 Earn CTP credits just by listening – Selected episodes of the Treasury Career Corner are AFP-accredited. Listen, take a short quiz, score 80% or more, and we'll send you your free certificate.🌍 EuroFinance International Treasury Management – September 16th-18th 2026, Barcelona – The world's largest treasury event. Save 10% with our exclusive discount code, visit here - https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/eurofinance/👉 Find out more about all our partners: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/