Investor Relations & Mergers and Acquisitions Director

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB

The Director of Investor Relations is responsible for leading the company's investor relations strategy and supporting capital markets activities for a publicly traded organization. This role serves as a key liaison between executive leadership, investors, analysts, shareholders, and the financial community while also supporting treasury management and strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.

The position partners closely with the CEO, CFO, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership Team to ensure consistent communication of the company's financial performance, long-term strategy, and shareholder value proposition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investor Relations

• Develop and execute the company's investor relations strategy to enhance shareholder value and strengthen relationships with investors and analysts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, analysts, shareholders, and rating agencies.
• Coordinate quarterly earnings processes including earnings releases, scripts, investor presentations, earnings calls, and Q&A preparation.
• Lead development of investor-facing materials including annual reports, investor decks, conference presentations, and related communications.
• Monitor analyst reports, shareholder activity, market trends, and peer company performance.
• Prepare executive leadership for investor meetings, roadshows, and conference participation.
• Support SEC disclosure activities in partnership with Legal and Finance, including 10-K, 10-Q, proxy, and other public filings.
• Ensure consistent and accurate messaging across all external financial communications.
• Track investor sentiment and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Support shareholder engagement initiatives and annual shareholder meeting preparation.

Treasury Responsibilities

• Support management of the company's capital structure, liquidity, and banking relationships.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis, and liquidity planning.
• Monitor debt compliance, covenant reporting, and financing activities.
• Partner with Finance leadership on credit facility management and capital allocation strategies.
• Support foreign exchange, interest rate, and risk management activities where applicable.
• Assist in evaluating financing alternatives including debt and equity offerings.
• Develop relationships with banking partners, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Support treasury-related process improvements and financial controls.

Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate Development

• Support evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and strategic assessments for potential transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence activities across internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with integration planning and post-acquisition performance tracking.
• Prepare presentations and materials for executive leadership and Board review related to strategic transactions.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and acquisition opportunities.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, IT and operational leaders during transaction execution and integration efforts.
• Support development of long-range strategic growth initiatives.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and Executive Leadership.
• Contribute to strategic planning and enterprise financial initiatives.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Lead special projects and executive-level initiatives as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced financial designation preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, corporate finance, treasury, investment banking, corporate development, or related financial leadership roles.
• Experience working within a publicly traded company environment strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting earnings calls, SEC filings, and investor communications required.
• Experience with M&A transactions, financial modeling, and treasury operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financial statements, valuation methodologies, and investor communications.
• Knowledge of SEC regulations, disclosure requirements, and public company governance practices.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with executives, investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
• High level of business acumen, strategic thinking, and professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, financial reporting systems, and investor relations platforms.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

Up to 30% travel required.

Expected Compensation: $200-250k + 20% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

Ref. 2027-030

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.