Serve as the primary liaison for treasury management with banking partners, supporting A/R and A/P operations and resolve critical issues promptly.
Oversee daily cash operations for Stepan US and selected subsidiaries, including transaction reconciliation, process stop payments and positive pay exceptions and approve fund transfers.
Maintain and enhance short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting models to support liquidity planning.
Provide transaction documentation to the Controller’s group for accounting and reporting; support month-end close, external reporting and audit processes.
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.
Analyze bank fees, identify discrepancies, and resolve billing issues.
Support intercompany payments as a system administrator and process expert for multilateral netting.
Perform financial risk management activities including analyzing foreign exchange and interest rate exposures and executing/confirm/settle derivative contracts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including accounting, tax, and legal—to support and enhance cash flow, liquidity management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Develop ad-hoc financial reports and support internal and external audits.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and regulatory requirements as well as maintaining documentation for treasury transactions and procedures.
Manage short-term investing and borrowing, manage intercompany loans, global cash pool coordination and prepare interest expense forecast and analysis.
Lead and support treasury-related process improvement and automation initiatives.
Requirements
sap
erp
ctp
mba
analytical
process improvement
2–5 years of experience in treasury, finance
Solid understanding of treasury accounting and reporting principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred but not required.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
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
Benefits
Adoption Assistance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Reactions – Recognition Program
Profit Sharing
401K with Match
Paid Parental Leave
Discretionary Bonus
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
applicants must be authorized to work in the u.s.; the company does not sponsor visas.
Security clearance
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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