Treasury Manager - Atlanta, GA

Job ID:  497211
 

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. 

Overview

A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the London Stock Exchange. CRH Group Treasury is currently recruiting for the role of CRH Americas, Inc Treasury Manager – which will be based in Atlanta GA. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to join a fast moving and dynamic function within the CRH Finance department.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, capable of managing business and organizational complexity, work as part of a team to support our activities in managing global liquidity and risk across the business and to drive continuous improvements in systems and processes.

The CRH Americas Treasury Manager will assume responsibility for the CRH corporate treasury function in the Americas. In addition to leading a small team, day to day responsibilities include managing the US commercial paper program, cash management, liquidity management, local credit facility management & administration, bank relationship management. There will be a strong M&A focus to the role with the successful candidate leading associated acquisition, disposals, compliance and financial control projects from a Treasury perspective as well as post deal integration.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing treasury organization, assessing daily cash positions and related borrowing/investing needs, initiation and execution of electronic payments (domestic and international) and foreign exchange management. This person will understand, plan and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders how treasury services are best delivered to operations, and manage changes and risk (liquidity, economic and operational) accordingly. 

This is a key position within the Global CRH Treasury function and the Americas Treasury Manager will be responsible for co-ordination with Group Treasury based in Dublin, and with the North America financial reporting, tax and internal audit functions. 

Nature of the role

• Providing leadership for the North American Treasury team
• Treasury lead for Mergers and Acquisitions for the North American Operations
• Oversee the day to day running of the Group USD Commercial Paper Program and daily cash management for the North America operations
• Manage Trade Finance Issuance for North America Operations
• Ensure accurate execution of treasury electronic payments
• Identify and manage daily borrowing/investment operational and reporting requirement in co-ordination with Group Treasury and corporate policy
• Manage the Treasury integration process for all acquired businesses in North America and the divestment process for businesses being disposed of in the region
• Assess current treasury practices and policies and drive continuous improvement of treasury processes
• Maintain and administer / monitor all electronic payment policies and procedures
• Maintain and administer international intercompany loan structures
• Maintain and develop policies and procedures regarding internal controls (authorization policy, account administration, risk management, etc.)
• Pro- active identification and management of treasury projects in North America    
• Promote best practice with operations and manage/assist in the negotiation of commercial terms improvements or changes in provider for treasury services; monitor/ oversee the integration of new acquisitions into the treasury organization, liquidity and cash management optimization.
• Assist external advisors and operations in optimizing credit card collection arrangements 
• Drive Treasury organization leadership and development
• Actively Participate in the global fraud prevention project and lead from a North American perspective.
• Further develop treasury systems and control environment, improve daily management reporting for cash and debt
• Assist and advise operations in respect of foreign exchange risk management
• Assist in managing relationships and compliance matters with CRH’s core bank group, debt investors and credit ratings agencies
• Regular meetings with relationship banking providers
• Develop personal relationships across the business and credit service providers; this position may involve some travel within North America and to Ireland.  
• Co-ordinate with and report to Group Treasury on all the above.
• Manage a small team of Treasury professionals.
• Ad-hoc duties and projects as they arise from time to time.

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication
• Ability to think analytically and problem solve
• Excellent finance, cash management and accounting knowledge
• Strong organizational skills and project management with ability to set and drive organizational goals
• Progressive experience in leading teams and managing projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage build relationships and effectively communicate at all levels of both the organization and external partners

Relevant Experience and Knowledge

• Required – A business related undergraduate degree  
• Desirable - A recognized Treasury qualification or MBA
• 8+ years treasury experience is also required (with 5+ years in a management role), preferably in a multinational public company with emphasis on Operational Treasury Cash management, Short Term Borrowing and Investments, Negotiation of Commercial Terms, Card Acquiring Solutions, Bank Relationship Management, Financial Risk Management (F/X, interest rate), Trade Finance, Internal Controls, Cyber Security, Fraud Prevention and Treasury Technology.
• Proficiency in accounting and tax topics as they relate to treasury operations

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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