Non-Union Position
Investor Relations; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT
Posting # 5188
This position will be based in Portland, OR and may require travel.
About Us:
Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. It owns Northwest Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating, LLC (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests.
NW Natural Holdings provides critical energy and delivers essential water and wastewater services to nearly one million customers across six states. We have a longstanding commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and the energy transition, and taking care of our employees and communities. NW Natural Holdings was recognized by Ethisphere® for three years running as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. NW Natural consistently leads the industry with high J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction scores.
We offer rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in our mission to provide safe, reliable and affordable utility services and renewable energy in a sustainable way to better the lives of the communities we serve.
The Role:
This position will play a pivotal role in managing communications between the company and its investors, ensuring transparency and fostering trust in our financial performance and corporate strategy. In addition, the role will manage treasury projects including debt offerings, cash management and equity strategies. As a fast-growing diversified utility, we are seeking a highly skilled manager with experience in Investor Relations and Treasury or related field.
Day to Day:
- Develop and implement investor relations strategies.
- Manage communication with existing and potential investors, including institutional investors and analysts.
- Prepare and disseminate financial reports, earnings releases, and other investor communications.
- Coordinate and support quarterly earnings calls, investor meetings, and shareholder events.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and investor feedback.
- Collaborate with the finance, legal, and executive teams to align investor relations activities with corporate goals.
- Manage treasury team activities including daily cash flows, at-the-market equity issuances, and commercial paper borrowings.
- Manage banking relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Responsible for overseeing cash forecasting including working with the forecast and budgeting department on cash balances and interest expense.
- Oversee short-term investment activities for excess cash.
- Optimize cash across all lines of business.
- Prepare treasury reports for financial reporting and senior management to provide insights into liquidity and interest costs.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Manage debt obligations and covenant compliance.
- Ad-hoc finance projects and analysis
- Recommend, implement and maintain process improvements including automation.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment in allegiance with Company values and initiatives.
- Demonstrates appropriate leadership and decision-making behaviors; maintains technical job knowledge and personal skill development. Committed to coaching and developing employees.
- This position requires travel approximately 1-2 times each quarter.
Come on your first day with:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field, a master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum 6-10 years of experience in investor relations, finance, treasury, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, capital market analysis, financial modeling and forecasting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
- Proficiency in treasury management system, excel, power point, and other financial software. SAP experience is a plus.
- Ability to work as part of a team to achieve overall organizational goals.
- Ability to build relationships effectively.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines/priorities without compromising attention to detail and deliverables. Utility experience preferred.
- Professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA, CPA) is a plus.
What we offer:
Health & Wellness –
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Work Life Balance -
- Up to 23 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Financial -
- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
- Wellness incentive program
Discounts -
- 20% off natural gas service
- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Base salary range: $120,450.00 - $171,650.00 per year, depending on qualifications
Annual Target Incentive: Manager, 15.0% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers
Deadline: 2/26/25
Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.