Senior Vice President-Treasurer

Primary Purpose JOB DESCRIPTION

To plan, direct and coordinate the financial activities of the organization at the highest level of management. Determine the Company’s financial strategy and policy responsible for corporate liquidity, leverage, investments, real estate, and risk management. Work closely with the Company’s investor relations function. Expected to play a significant company-level Executive leadership role relative to developing the Company’s fundamental business strategy.

Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities:

- Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, and investment activities for the organization.

- Maintain and develop banking relationships with syndication of approximately 25 banks

- Ensure compliance with and optimize the Company’s various credit facilities

- Advise other members of the Executive Management team on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.

- Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations in order to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.

- Delegate authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.

- Serve as a member of the Senior Management Leadership Team and be a key contributor in setting the strategy for developing and building the Company’s portfolio.

- Excellent and proactive communication skills combined with a personable demeanor and collegial approach to business.

- Ambition and desire to participate in a highly entrepreneurial, innovative, and ground-breaking environment.

- Maintain a strong collaborative relationship with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels including the Executive team, Federal and State regulators, industry partners, owner representatives and public officials.

- Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics, and safety discipline.

- Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.

- Direct and manage the Company’s Treasury activities.

- Develop appropriate strategies to minimize risk, execute hedges, monitor results, and adjust processes to achieve continuous improvement.

- Evaluate, negotiate, and market debt financings to fund the Company’s growth and provide for adequate ongoing liquidity.

- Perform financial analysis and modeling.

- Evaluate the Company’s capital structure and use of free cashflow; prepare recommendations for Executive Management’s approval and implement approved actions.

- Evaluate, implement, and maintain capital structures for the Company that meet business, tax and regulatory objectives and requirements.

- Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as cash, credit management, liquidity and leverage.

- Develop or revise policies and procedures related to functional responsibilities.

- Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics, and safety discipline.

- Demonstrate and reinforce a culture of regulatory compliance.

- Assist in the development of long-term and short-term investor relations strategies.

- Develop, communicate, and implement investor relations plan, including metrics and key deliverables.

- Monitor content on investor website, ensuring it is current, consistent, and competitive.

- Analyze internal and external data, producing periodic reports and forecasts.

- Work with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

- Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.

- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.

- Will work non-traditional hours as needed.

- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of Company assets and employees, and the general public.

- Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Education

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

- Fifteen (15) or more years of progressive experience with a proven record of accomplishment in the area of Finance within the Oil & Gas Industry.

- Demonstrated superior leadership outcomes in the areas of leading self, leading others, and leading an organization.

- Proven ability to drive positive change with continuous improvement.

- Demonstrated success in managing large departmental budgets.

- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

- Capital markets and financial risk management experience.

- Ability to work independently and with little supervision.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to adapt to varied and changing responsibilities in a fast-paced, changing environment.

- Proven ability to identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.

- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.

- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

- Yes

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

- Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

Compensation

- The annual salary range for this position will be $250,000-$325,000/yr.

Other Responsibilities

- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

- Industry competitive pay

- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

- Infertility Coverage

- Parental Leave

- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%

- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources

- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off

- Identity theft protection

- Annual discretionary bonus

- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays

- Company vehicle (if applicable)

- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more

- Networking and employee engagement events

- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline:

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms

: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement:

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.