Treasurer

Atlantic Alumina, located on the Mississippi River in Gramercy, Louisiana, is the only major alumina refinery operating in the United States. The facility imports bauxite from Jamaica, which is refined into alumina in various forms, such as wet hydrate cake, dry hydrate, and smelter-grade alumina. The Safety of our workforce and the Quality of our products are top priorities. Atlantic Alumina employees are part of a proud team whose work has a significant impact on a variety of industries globally.

The plant capacity was recently expanded to store and manage bauxite residue more effectively, reducing the environmental footprint and extending the life of the facility.

The Treasurer is responsible for managing the organization’s financial assets and liabilities to ensure optimal financial performance, liquidity, and effective risk management. This role involves strategic financial planning, analysis, and maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions to support the company’s long-term objectives and operational needs.

• Liquidity & Cash Management
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  Oversee daily cash flow, manage bank relationships, and ensure the availability of funds for operational needs and debt obligations. This involves maintaining 24/7 liquidity visibility through API-linked banking systems.
• Prepare wire and ACH payments
• Ensure all treasury transactions are accurately recorded in the financial system
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Preparation of checks and reconciliation of voided and outstanding checks
• Financial Risk Management
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  Identify and mitigate risks related to interest rates, foreign exchange (FX), and credit.
• Budgeting & Planning
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  Prepare annual budgets, monitor expenditures against targets, and provide short-term and long-range financial forecasts to support strategic decisions.
• Investment Oversight
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  Direct the investment of surplus funds to maximize returns while maintaining required liquidity levels.
• Compliance & Reporting
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  Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax codes, and internal policies. Prepare detailed financial reports for the board of directors and senior leadership.
• Strategic Advisory
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  Act as a "right arm" to the VP of Finance, providing insights on capital structure, financing alternatives, and the financial implications of corporate strategy.
• Advanced Analytics
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  Proficiency in Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and AI tools to interpret complex data and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Strategic Leadership
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  The ability to influence enterprise-wide decisions and lead cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, legal, IT).
• Cybersecurity Awareness
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  Implementing authentication practices and internal controls to protect against AI-powered fraud and deep-fake payment scams.

Education
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Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.

• Certifications
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  While not always mandatory, the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) is highly preferred. Other relevant credentials include the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience
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  Senior corporate roles typically require 10+ years of professional experience in finance or treasury-related functions.

Primarily works in an office environment.

Sitting and working at a personal computer

This role requires authorization to work in the United States.