Director of Treasury and Investor Relations

Job Purpose

The Director of Treasury and Investor Relations is a key leadership role responsible for managing the company's treasury functions and fostering strong, transparent relationships with the investment community. This position oversees strategic financial planning, capital markets activity, risk mitigation, and communication of the company’s financial performance and long-term vision. The role supports organizational sustainability through disciplined treasury management while enhancing shareholder confidence through effective investor engagement.

Core Responsibilities

Investor Relations

- Develop and execute an investor relations strategy aligned with corporate goals and public company obligations.

- Act as the primary contact for institutional investors, analysts, rating agencies, and shareholders.

- Lead the preparation of investor-facing materials including earnings releases, investor decks, scripts, Q&A, press releases, and proxy disclosures.

- Organize and manage investor events, quarterly earnings calls, roadshows, and analyst days.

- Monitor analyst reports, peer performance, and investor sentiment; distill insights and report to senior leadership.

- Ensure all investor communications comply with SEC regulations and present a consistent, compelling investment narrative.

- Coordinate the development of the annual proxy report and related investor communications.

Treasury Management

- Oversee daily cash management, liquidity planning, and short-/long-term financing strategies.

- Manage capital structure optimization, debt/equity issuances, refinancing, and banking relationships.

- Develop and enforce treasury policies and procedures in compliance with internal controls, SOX, and financial regulations.

- Evaluate and mitigate exposure to financial risks including interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity pricing.

- Manage relationships with credit rating agencies, ensuring the company maintains optimal credit ratings and access to capital.

- Lead treasury-related forecasting and ensure alignment with broader corporate financial goals.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

- Conduct scenario planning, stress testing, and financial modeling to inform capital allocation decisions.

- Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and the board of directors, including dashboards and performance metrics.

- Analyze market trends, regulatory changes, and operational results to support business strategy.

- Maintain integrated, forward-looking financial forecasts that reflect investor expectations and business realities.

Education & Experience Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA strongly preferred.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience leading treasury, investor relations, and corporate finance; utilities or regulated industry experience preferred.

- Demonstrated leadership in capital markets, investor engagement, and financial operations in a public company environment.

- Experience preparing earnings materials, proxy filings, and engaging with buy-side and sell-side audiences.

- Deep knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, and treasury best practices.

Skills and Competencies

- Strategic Financial Acumen – Applies deep understanding of capital markets and utility finance to drive sound business decisions.

- Executive Communication – Communicates clearly and credibly with investors, board members, and senior leadership.

- Analytical Thinking – Uses data and modeling to support insight-driven decisions and long-range planning.

- Stakeholder Management – Builds trust-based relationships with financial institutions, analysts, and internal teams.

- Regulatory and Compliance Insight – Ensures all treasury and investor communications meet legal, financial, and ethical standards.

- Leadership and Team Development – Coaches and empowers staff to deliver excellence and grow in their roles.

Work Environment

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, this role operates in a hybrid work setting and includes occasional travel to financial meetings and investor events. The position requires strong leadership under pressure, discretion in handling confidential financial information, and a commitment to transparency and integrity.