Sr Manager Investor Relations

Position Overview

Responsible for the execution, under the direction of the IR Director, of Investor Relations strategy and programs that enhance McCormick's image and reputation among its constituencies, both the institutional and retail investment community as well as employees. This includes involvement in preparing external, as well as internal, communication materials for the VP of IR, C-Suite and other Company executives to use for quarterly earnings calls, annual report, proxy, investor meetings, conferences and ad-hoc questions. This role also has responsibility for summarizing relevant external events, such as industry news, peer earnings and announcements for the McCormick Operating Committee and BOD, as well as ownership and communication of the consensus models and shareholder ownership.

Key Responsibilities

•    Responsible for developing and preparing executive level reporting for the McCormick Operating Committee, and BOD as necessary on McCormick’s investors, including factors affecting the stock price, trading activity, financial and ESG performance vs peer companies, and shareholder ownership. This also includes maintaining consensus models and related analyses to generate  data-based insights and communicating them to management. 
•    Participate in preparing the communication materials for McCormick's quarterly financial results, which include conference call script and presentation, press release, audit committee deck and internal communication materials. (e.g. Employee letter and general meeting presentation). Includes the coordination, preparation and communication of materials to provide the IR and McCormick leadership an industry perspective, sell-side sentiment and reference materials to effectively handle external inquiries. Proactively address issues and participating in responding to investors, as deemed necessary.
•    Manage Investor Relations processes including technical aspects of the quarterly conference call, Annual Report, Proxy Statement, Annual Shareholders Meeting, Analyst/Industry Conferences, investor visits, Stock transfers & shareholder recordkeeping and Non-Deal Roadshows. This includes project management, direction of any associated internal resources as well as external providers, development of presentations and executive preparation materials.
•    Develop and advance the information available on the McCormick IR website to investors via the company’s website. Keep the McCormick IR content management information system current. as applicable ,for both voting and non-voting shareholders. As applicable, under the direction of the IR Director, represent McCormick to shareholders, research analysts and potential investors on through formal meetings and phone calls.
•    Manage or participate in the routine monthly, quarterly and year-end Investor Relations accounting, forecast and budget activities. Activities could relate to cost centers, compensation committee activities, shares outstanding, dividend analysis and payments and the applicable tax related activities or reporting associated with these activities.
•    Develop core competencies as well as IR technical knowledge of the financial markets and NYSE requirements as well as stock transfer transactions and shareholder recordkeeping  processes. Manage IR liaison processes as needed between shareholders and any applicable outside agencies.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
• 8+ years progressive financial/business experience with demonstrated sound accounting knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with external and internal customers
• High degree of ownership and professional commitment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in high pressure, sensitive situations within strict timelines
• Broad knowledge of McCormick and the ability to speak to it externally
• Investor relations, Research Analyst and/or Equity accounting experience a plus
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products; FactSet experience a plus
• Highly detail oriented, self-starter who can work both independently, with a team and with internal partners as well as external vendors and shareholder representatives (e.g. attorneys, financial planners, foundations, etc.). 
• Ability to influence without formal authority. 
• Initiative to recommend process changes to improve efficiency. Required to work with all employees of all levels with highly sensitive and confidential compensation information. 
• Must have multi-cultural sensitivity
• Organization, personal & team leadership, and problem solving skills are critical

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