About Ketjen
Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work together to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.

About the Role
The Treasurer is responsible for leading the global treasury function, including treasury operations, technology, banking relationships, capital markets activities, risk management, and cash forecasting. Reporting directly to the CFO and based in Ketjen’s Houston area office (Clear Lake), this strategic role is a key member of the finance leadership team and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in treasury operations, strong leadership skills, and experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably chemicals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and execute global treasury strategies in support of company objectives, including capital structure optimization, liquidity management, and risk management.
• Lead treasury governance, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a strategic partner to company leadership on treasury-related matters.

Treasury Operations & Technology

• Lead the completion of the treasury stand up and separation from the former parent.
• Oversee global cash management, banking infrastructure, and treasury systems (SAP S/4HANA, SWIFT, etc.).
• Champion digital transformation initiatives including automation, RPA, and data analytics to enhance treasury efficiency and visibility.
• Lead treasury technology roadmap, including system upgrades, integrations, and vendor management.

Capital Markets & Risk Management

• Manage relationships with financial institutions, rating agencies, and external advisors.
• Lead execution and oversight of financial instruments including intercompany loans, FX hedging, and interest rate derivatives.
• Monitor global financial markets and assess implications for Ketjen’s treasury strategy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing treasury team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities to team members across treasury and finance functions.

Reporting & Analytics

• Oversee global cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Develop and present treasury dashboards and KPI reports to senior leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of treasury activities for internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate treasury, finance, or banking
• Proven leadership experience managing global treasury operations and teams
• Deep expertise in ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred), treasury workstations, and banking platforms
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across functions and geographies
• Strong alignment with Ketjen’s core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or related discipline
• CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) or similar certification
• Experience in a multinational manufacturing or chemicals company
• Demonstrated success in leading treasury transformations, system implementations, or organizational change