Investor Relations Director

Investor Relations Director

Our client is a global diversified chemicals company, operating across multiple segments including PET, fibers, and packaging. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, they are committed to producing innovative solutions that address environmental challenges while driving economic growth. Their global presence and focus on continuous innovation make them a key player in the chemicals industry. As a result of their great expansion, they are currently looking for an Investor Relations Director who will be helping grow the business through an in-depth understanding of valuations and importance of communications and reach out to the world of Finance. This leader will take a hands-on approach in partnering with the business to drive the right decisions through actionable insights and analyses. The successful leader must be ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the data, systems, and models, while growing and developing a team to ensure a consistent approach to Investor Relations is taken across the organization. A hands-on yet strategic leader who can oversee the tools and processes to help us scale for the future. He/she will also bring a strong analytical toolset, and proven experience managing the planning activities of a large, complex company. This is a highly influential role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and requires a deep passion for operational efficiency and business.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with management on preparing content for annual investor conference organization around the annual investor conference.
• Review sell-side research notes and models.
• Oversees full compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure, along with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Establishes and leads IR communications and outreach strategy.
• As the primary point-of-contact for the investment community, hosts calls, meetings, and other events with or on behalf of executive management.
• Prepares executive management team for quarterly earnings releases, including script development and live Q&A preparation.
• Responsible for managing sell-side consensus estimates and expectations and provides regular updates as appropriate to the executive team.
• Supports the production of all annual reports, SEC filings, and proxy statements.
• Serves as the key point of contact for the investment community, establishing and maintaining relationships with stock exchange representatives.
• Organizes conferences, earnings conference calls, and investor meetings.
• Provides feedback to management regarding the investment community's perception of how the company is being managed and their view of its financial results the impact of stock programs and dividend changes.
• Serve as the company's information conduit and point of contact to the investor community.
• Understand the company's shareholder mix and associated dynamics.
• Responsible for the IR content which would include ESG-related disclosures.
• Prepare regular updates regarding shareholder matters for the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Monitor presence in the media (including its business units, executives, and Board members) and provide timely/relevant updates to management.
• Serve as central source for educating and updating investors on the Company's performance.
• Develop shareholder targeting analytics and implement plan for engaging shareholders.
• Perform industry benchmarking that could include level of disclosure and presentation format.
• Create and manage client communications regarding capital call, redemption, and distribution notices.
• Conduct competitive analysis, including the development of industry and peer company performance benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Solid investor relations experience with proven background in manufacturing companies, driving change and supporting growing teams within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience. CPA/CFA a plus, MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to see, and model current and future states.
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana environment, BI Tools and/or SQL is a must.
• Effective and persuasive in leading change, applying business acumen, company values, while demonstrating the emotional intelligence that inspires others.
• Has a consumer brand perspective, customer analytic skills and the proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, investors, customers, and vendors.
• Obsessive attention to detail, both in messaging and in written documents.
• Proven success building an IR/PR function in a high-growth environment.
• Thoroughly familiar with all aspects of public company SEC reporting (annual, quarterly, registration, etc.)

This is an office-based role located in Houston, TX. This is really a great opportunity for a driven accounting professional that wants to be part of an ambitious organization and highly motivated team, with lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth. It's an informal organization, where they challenge you and want you to challenge them. Your contribution will make a direct impact on our day-to-day operations.