Assistant Treasurer, Executive Director at Tenneco

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated finance and treasury professional to join the Tenneco Finance Team as Assistant Treasurer. This individual will be responsible for leading the company’s capital markets activities and supporting capital planning efforts to optimize financial strategy, liquidity and resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in treasury management, financial analysis, and capital markets, along with a strategic mindset to help drive the company’s long-term financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Capital Markets Management:
2. Oversee and manage the company’s global capital markets activities, including debt issuance and refinancings, project finance, sale-leaseback transactions, factoring and supply chain finance programs, development and optimization of equity transactions, and financial instrument management.
3. Monitor and analyze market conditions, interest rates, and other economic factors to inform financing decisions.
4. Develop and execute strategies to optimize the company’s capital structure, manage risk, and minimize financing costs.
5. Cultivate and maintain relationships with banks, financial institutions and ratings agencies.
6. Support M&A activity related to treasury functions and manage treasury integration with business units.
7. Ensure compliance with all regulations related to capital markets transactions and corporate governance.
8. Capital Planning:
9. Collaborate with senior leadership to analyze and optimize the company’s capital structure, balancing equity and debt to support long-term growth and financial stability.
10. Conduct comprehensive financial modeling, scenario analysis, and liquidity forecasting to guide strategic decision-making around capital allocation, debt management, and financing alternatives.
11. Manage balance sheet optimization, including working capital management, leveraging financial metrics to ensure efficient use of assets and liabilities.
12. Develop strategies to manage and maintain adequate liquidity levels, ensuring that the company can meet its operational and financial obligations while maximizing return on capital.
13. Provide recommendations for managing financial leverage, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing return on invested capital to strengthen the company’s overall financial position.
14. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate capital planning with the broader corporate financial strategy, including assessing the impact of capital decisions on financial performance and risk.
15. Reporting and Analysis:
16. Prepare regular reports for the Treasurer, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors on capital markets activities, capital structure, and liquidity.
17. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support decision-making.
18. Assist with the development and presentation of the company’s capital markets strategy and performance.
19. Team Leadership and Development:
20. Mentor and develop treasury team members to build technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
21. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of capital management strategies.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in treasury leadership and capital markets in a corporate or banking environment, with 5+ years in an executive leadership role. Corporate FP&A experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, debt and equity financing, financial modeling, and liquidity management
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with senior executives, investors, and external partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.