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Stepan Company

Senior Treasury Analyst

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Stepan Company

Develops and manufactures innovative solutions in surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemicals.

Oversee cash operations, forecasting, risk, and banking relationships for US and subsidiaries.
11 days ago ago
$65,000 - $85,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Northbrook, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Chemical Manufacturing
Surfactant Technology
Polymer Science
Sustainability Solutions
Industrial Solutions
Consumer Product Development
Sector Specialisms
Specialty Chemicals
Intermediate Chemicals
Surfactants
Consumer Cleaning Products
Industrial Cleaning Products
Disinfection Products
Agricultural Solutions
Oilfield Solutions
Role

Description

cash forecasting
treasury automation
intercompany payments
cash operations
bank accounts
risk management
  • Provide transaction documentation to the Controller’s group for accounting and reporting; support month-end close, external reporting and audit processes.
  • Support intercompany payments as a system administrator and process expert for multilateral netting.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for treasury management with banking partners, supporting A/R and A/P operations and resolve critical issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including accounting, tax, and legal—to support and enhance cash flow, liquidity management, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain and enhance short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting models to support liquidity planning.
  • Lead and support treasury-related process improvement and automation initiatives.
  • Perform financial risk management activities including analyzing foreign exchange and interest rate exposures and executing/confirm/settle derivative contracts.
  • Develop ad-hoc financial reports and support internal and external audits.
  • Oversee daily cash operations for Stepan US and selected subsidiaries, including transaction reconciliation, process stop payments and positive pay exceptions and approve fund transfers.
  • Manage short-term investing and borrowing, manage intercompany loans, global cash pool coordination and prepare interest expense forecast and analysis.
  • Manage bank accounts (including short-term investment accounts) for US entities and select subsidiaries—open, close, modify accounts, manage online banking access and complete required documentation and support KYC.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and regulatory requirements as well as maintaining documentation for treasury transactions and procedures.
  • Analyze bank fees, identify discrepancies, and resolve billing issues.

Requirements

sap
ctp
mba
bachelor's
treasury accounting
analytical
  • Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred but not required.
  • Solid understanding of treasury accounting and reporting principles.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required. MBA with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred
  • 2–5 years of experience in treasury, finance

Benefits

  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K with Match
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Reactions – Recognition Program

Training + Development

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Company

Overview

Over 60 Facilities
Global Manufacturing Presence
Stepan operates over 60 manufacturing facilities worldwide, with a strong presence in major global regions.
  • A global leader in specialty chemicals, specializing in surfactants, polymers, and other specialty products.
  • Serves industries like agriculture, automotive, construction, and personal care, providing high-quality chemical solutions.
  • Known for consistent financial growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions and innovation.
  • Creates sustainable, high-performance chemicals that improve products and processes for its clients.
  • Offers services in technical support and product development to its partners.
  • Recognized for pioneering cutting-edge solutions that contribute to industries' sustainability efforts.

Culture + Values

  • Innovation
  • Teamwork
  • Service

Environment + Sustainability

35% reduction in GHG emissions
GHG Emissions Target
35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to a 2016 baseline.
100% water resilience projects
Water Resilience
Achieving 100% implementation of water resilience projects at high-risk sites by 2030.
90% renewable electricity
Renewable Energy Use
90% of electricity use will be sourced from renewable or zero-carbon sources by 2030.
11% GHG reduction achieved
GHG Reduction Progress
Achieved an 11% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per metric ton across sites compared to a 2016 baseline.
  • 90% of electricity use from renewable or zero-carbon sources by 2030
  • 20% reduction in hazardous waste generation and 10% reduction in landfilled manufacturing waste by 2030
  • Achieved ~11% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per metric ton across sites (2022 vs 2016 baseline)
  • Reduced water usage by 40% at 2016 baseline sites
  • 20% of global electricity sourced from renewables by 2025
  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 certifications across manufacturing sites
  • ACC Responsible Care RCMS participation (US sites)
  • EcoVadis Gold status, ranking in top 4%–6% of chemical manufacturers

Inclusion & Diversity

  • Launched EMBRACE Employee Resource Group ('Empowering Black Resources and Cultural Ethnicity')
  • EMBRACE supports scholarships (FOSSI) at HBCUs, including a four-year sponsorship for first-year students
  • EMBRACE organized back-to-school gift card drive and canned-food donation for local communities
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