Vice President, Treasury

Nordson Corporation•Westlake, OH

About The Position

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work. The VP, Treasurer will lead global treasury operations, including capital markets transactions, debt financing, banking relationships, acquisitions, currency management, derivatives, day to day cash management, liquidity management, and cash forecasting. This role requires expertise in corporate finance, risk management, and global banking to ensure efficient financial operations. This role will also oversee the Risk Management (Insurance) team and lead financial planning for the company’s Retirement Plans. This role will collaborate across all management levels to align priorities and execute strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; Master’s degree (MBA, CPA, CTP) preferred.
15+ years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a multinational enterprise.
10+ years of experience in a corporate Treasury environment.
Proven track record of performance in senior corporate finance roles within a publicly traded company.
Demonstrated expertise developing and presenting complex financial analyses to C-suite level executives and Board of Directors
Extensive experience in banking, cash management, global intercompany lending, hedging, derivatives, and risk management.
Strong knowledge of debt capital markets, cash flow forecasting, and credit facilities.
Familiarity with cross-border payment arrangements and international tax/treasury regulations.
Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide innovative solutions utilizing strategic thinking
Proven leadership and communication skills, with a track record in process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
Develop analytical reports to meet needs of CFO and other management levels
Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively translate data into actionable insights to various stakeholders
Proactive mindset and ability to manage deadlines independently while meeting objectives
Demonstration of the highest level of integrity and trust

Nice To Haves

Experience obtaining insurance coverage and managing retirement plans a plus.
Experience with SAP, Onestream, PowerBI, and Kyriba a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop strategy for managing a ~$2b+ debt portfolio consisting both public and private debt securities, ensuring compliance and optimizing financing strategies.
Manage a $1b+ hedging program for FX and interest rate risk
Lead planning and execution of debt and capital markets transactions, coordinating internal and external teams.
Oversee and optimize day to day banking and cash management activities of the corporate treasury team
Optimize working capital and cash strategies, including intercompany funding and cash repatriation.
Manage relationships with banking institutions, credit rating agencies, and debt investors (public and private).
Analyze and close acquisitions and divestitures, focusing on banking matters, liquidity and cash flows.
Develop and implement foreign currency management strategies.
Ensure compliance with treasury and company policies.
Coordinate with the tax team to redeploy offshore funds.
Prepare materials for and present key Treasury KPIs at internal management meetings
Lead the Enterprise Risk Management function and ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in place across the business.
Lead company’s Retirement Committee; develop financial strategy for DB and DC plans, lead special projects related to retirement plans, and serve as point of contact for internal (HR, accounting) and external teams managing plans.
Support ad-hoc projects and broader organizational initiatives
Provide guidance and leadership to treasury and risk management teams with a focus on continual performance improvement, positive change management, staff development and succession planning, and the highest levels of ethics and integrity.
Motivate, engage, coach and hold accountable a high performing team