Compass Minerals International, Inc

Director, Investor Relations

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Investor Relations, FP&A, or corporate finance with a publicly traded company.
  • Strong knowledge of SEC reporting and public company disclosure requirements.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial and operational results into compelling investor messaging.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% for investor meetings, conferences, and company events.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of the earnings cycle including press releases and investor presentations.
  • Collaborate with FP&A and Accounting on financial narratives and coordinate with Legal on disclosures.
  • Oversee quarterly call logistics, including post-call analyst follow-up.
  • Develop and execute the investor relations strategy aligned with long-term business goals.
  • Serve as a point of contact for analysts and investors, leading site visits and analyst days.
  • Communicate financial performance and strategic priorities effectively.
  • Monitor market sentiment and competitor performance within the mining sector.

Benefits

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  • Competitive PTO Package
  • 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Education Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bonus opportunities for eligible positions
  • Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Investor Relations to join our team in Overland Park, KS. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this strategic leadership role serves as the primary liaison between Compass Minerals and the investment community. The ideal candidate will lead the company's investor relations strategy, communicate financial and operational performance, and help shape the external narrative that supports long-term shareholder value.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  • Competitive PTO Package
  • 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Education Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bonus opportunities for eligible positions
  • Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates


Key Responsibilities

Earnings Cycle

  • Manage all components, including the press release, call script, investor presentation, and Q&A preparation.
  • Collaborate with FP&A and Accounting on the financial narrative and coordinate with Legal on disclosures.
  • Responsible for quarterly call logistics-from the webcast platform through post-call analyst follow-up.


Investor and Analyst Relations/Engagement

  • Develop and execute the company's investor relations strategy aligned with long-term business goals.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for analysts, sell-side and institutional investors, as well as lead the planning and execution of investor site visits and analyst days.
  • Field inbound inquiries, manage conferences and investor roadshows, support public disclosures and proactively conduct outreach to expand shareholder base.
  • Communicate financial performance, operational results and strategic priorities clearly and consistently.
  • Prepare earnings materials, investor presentations, annual reports and conference messaging.
  • Monitor market sentiment, analyst coverage and peer performance within the mining sector.


Market Intelligence

  • Track consensus estimates and monitor analyst models for misperceptions.
  • Prepare shareholder composition reporting, peer company analysis and forward recommendations.


Disclosure and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory disclosure requirements.
  • Partner with Legal and Accounting on external disclosures, including SEC filings and proxy materials.
  • Responsible for maintaining current content on the IR section of the company website as well as managing vendor relationships (e.g., webcast platform and stock surveillance service).


Internal Partnership

  • Collaborate with the commercial team to understand salt and sulfate of potash (SOP) markets and stay current on production performance.
  • Work with CFO and CEO to ensure external narrative accurately reflects the business.
  • Manage rating agency interactions.
  • Periodic site visits to mining operations.
  • Perform other related duties as required.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of experience in Investor Relations, FP&A, or corporate finance with a publicly traded company
  • Strong knowledge of SEC reporting and public company disclosure requirements
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial and operational results into compelling investor messaging
  • Ability to travel up to 10% for investor meetings, conferences, and company events


Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA, CFA, or other advanced degree
  • Experience in mining, manufacturing, industrial, or natural resources industries
  • Background in FP&A or Controllership
  • Experience with Workiva, S&P Capital IQ (CapIQ), or other investor relations platforms
  • NIRI membership or Investor Relations Charter (IRC) designation


Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based and requires regular use of computers and standard office equipment. Occasional travel is required.

Apply Today

Join a team committed to innovation, transparency, and operational excellence at Compass Minerals. As the Director of Investor Relations, you'll play a critical role in shaping the company's story, strengthening relationships with the investment community, and supporting long-term business success.

About Compass Minerals International, Inc

Compass Minerals International, Inc. is a leading provider of essential minerals that solve nature's challenges, including salt for winter roadway safety and other consumer, industrial and agricultural uses, and specialty plant nutrition minerals that improve the quality and yield of crops. The company produces its minerals at locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Brazil and the U.K. It operates through three segments: Salt, Plant Nutrition North America, and Plant Nutrition South America. The Salt segment produces and markets salt and magnesium chloride for use in road deicing and dust control, food processing, water softeners, and agricultural and industrial applications. The Plant Nutrition North America segment provides sulfate of potash, elemental sulfur, and micronutrients, which are used in the production of specialty crops, fruits, and vegetables. The Plant Nutrition South America segment offers potassium chloride and micronutrients for use in various crops, such as soybeans, coffee, sugarcane, and fruits. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
Learn more about Compass Minerals International, Inc
Size
2,223 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$59.5 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-1.8%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ

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