Principal, Investor Relations

Columbia Sportswear; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Generous time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Principal, Investor Relations to support a broad range of IR activities, including financial analysis, executive communications, earnings preparation, market intelligence, and investor engagement. You will partner with Finance and business leaders to develop insights that shape communications with analysts and investors.

This role suits a finance professional who enjoys analyzing performance, understanding market expectations, and translating complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Investor Relations, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Equity Research, Investment Banking, or a related financial analysis function.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, analyses, and business recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Investor Relations strategies and initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain financial analyses, forecasts, models, and supporting materials used in earnings communications and investor engagement activities.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, executive briefing documents, and related communications.
• Analyze company performance, industry trends, peer performance, analyst research, and investor sentiment to identify key insights and emerging issues.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to understand operational and financial performance drivers.
• Support preparation for earnings calls, investor meetings, conferences, and other engagements with the investment community.
• Develop presentations and analyses that communicate business results, strategic priorities, and market trends to executive leadership.
• Monitor and summarize analyst reports, market activity, and competitive developments.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives supporting the Investor Relations function.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder, Gert Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Investor Relations team serves as a bridge between Columbia Sportswear, the investment community, and company leadership. The team supports communication of the company's financial performance, business strategy, and long-term growth opportunities while providing leadership with insight into investor and analyst perspectives.

As Principal, Investor Relations, you will support a broad range of Investor Relations activities, including financial analysis, executive communications, earnings preparation, market intelligence, and investor engagement. Reporting to the Senior Director, Investor Relations, you'll partner closely with Finance and business leaders to develop insights that help shape Columbia's communications with analysts and investors.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys analyzing business performance, understanding market expectations, and translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Support the development and execution of Investor Relations strategies and initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain financial analyses, forecasts, models, and supporting materials used in earnings communications and investor engagement activities.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, executive briefing documents, and related communications.
• Analyze company performance, industry trends, peer performance, analyst research, and investor sentiment to identify key insights and emerging issues.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to understand operational and financial performance drivers.
• Support preparation for earnings calls, investor meetings, conferences, and other engagements with the investment community.
• Develop presentations and analyses that communicate business results, strategic priorities, and market trends to executive leadership.
• Monitor and summarize analyst reports, market activity, and competitive developments.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives supporting the Investor Relations function.

YOU ARE

• An analytical thinker with strong business and financial acumen.
• Naturally curious and motivated to understand the factors that drive company performance.
• Able to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable insights.
• An effective communicator who can tailor information for different audiences.
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and contributing in a highly visible environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Investor Relations, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Equity Research, Investment Banking, or a related financial analysis function.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, analyses, and business recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting Investor Relations activities for a publicly traded company.
• Experience with earnings preparation, executive communications, board materials, or investor presentations.
• Knowledge of capital markets, equity research, and investor communications.
• Experience within consumer products, retail, apparel, footwear, or related industries.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding.

Benefits

• Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community.
• Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.