Senior Director Investor Relations at Badger Meter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Why Badger Meter?




Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!



What You Will Contribute:




This position works alongside the Vice President-Investor Relations, Corporate Strategy & Treasurer in developing and executing the strategic management of two-way communication between Badger Meter, the financial community and other key constituencies. The person in this position serves as the secondary contact with our investment community as directed by the VP. This position helps oversees the development and execution of a multi-year, strategic investor relations plan that is aligned with Badger Meter's long-range goals, to include investor targeting and communication of key milestones, and metrics for success. The position will also collaborate with the VP and other executives and directors to manage the annual strategic planning process including communication of vision/goals and objectives with key strategies to achieve. Finally, it includes oversight and management responsibility for ESG, including the development and execution of various ESG priorities, activities and reporting.



Job Duties:

• Responsible for helping to formulate and execute the company's investor relations program; including effectively communicating the company's strategic direction; and establishing and maintaining the company's relationship with key analysts and the investment community.
  
  


• Oversees and manages the strategic focus and content development for company stakeholders, including those for press releases, investor presentations, management scripts and Q&A for quarterly earnings calls, materials for Board of Directors, Annual Report, external website and other disclosure-related documents.
  
  


• Plans and ensures solid execution of key investor events and communications, including investor conferences and road shows, as well as drafting of press releases, quarterly earnings releases and other key communications and announcements; prepares necessary research, scripts and supporting information/Q&A, and conference call materials.
  
  


• Works closely with the VP, other executive management and General Counsel to organize Annual Shareholder Meeting, preparing Proxy materials and ascertaining/soliciting shareholder votes in compliance with the principal governance research, proxy analysis and vote-management services.
  
  


• In partnership with other departments, monitor competitor and broader external environment to understand potential impact on the business; provide counsel to Senior leadership on possible future actions.
  
  


• Coordinate development of BMI strategic plan encompassing overall mission, vision, objectives and key strategies. Work with key departments to develop executable objectives and aligned strategies with metrics. Aid in quarterly reporting to the Board on progress to plan.
  
  


• Develop and drive internal and external communications in partnership with CEO, Marketing, HR and potential external firms including for crisis management.
  
  


• Develop and coordinate key strategies, activities, reporting and messaging around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters. In partnership with other departments, track and report key metrics, develop sustainability goals, actions, execution and messaging and disseminate reporting to stakeholders.
  
  


• Process quarterly dividend payment, any share repurchases, pay Board fees and maintain outstanding stock ledger in alignment with transfer agent.
  
  


• Up to 15% travel required.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar required
  
  


• 10+ years of experience in Finance or a related field desired
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint preferred
  
  

Competencies:

• Driving Execution: Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.
  
  


• Establishing Strategic Direction: Establishing and committing to a long-term business direction based on an analysis of systemic information and consideration of resources, market drivers, organizational values, and emerging economic, technological, and regulatory conditions.
  
  


• Operational Decision Making: Secure and compare information from multiple sources to identify business issues; commit to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria.
  
  


• Inspiring Excellence: Driving high standards; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; defining success by goal achievement and continuous improvement.
  
  


• Leading Teams: Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
  
  

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay
  
  


• Annual Bonus
  
  


• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
  
  


• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  
  


• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  
  


• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
  
  


• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
  
  


• Educational Assistance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
  
  


• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  
  


• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  
  

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm



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