Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Princeton (ME); Hybrid; USD 248,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental Leave

Holidays

401k match

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. seeks a Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications to lead IR and corporate communications, shaping a clear narrative for investors, analysts, media, employees, and other stakeholders.

Reporting to the CFO and partnering with CEO and CHRO, the role focuses on strategy, performance, and value creation, with a hybrid schedule in Ewing, NJ. The successful candidate will lead the quarterly earnings process, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive engagement with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years in Investor Relations or related fields.
• MBA, CFA, CPA or other advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IR strategy and engagements with investors and analysts.
• Oversee quarterly earnings process, scripts, press releases, and Q&A preparations.
• Deliver clear investor messaging and value creation story.
• Coordinate internal and external communications and crisis messaging.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Outstanding communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CFA

CPA

Job description

Role Summary

The Vice President, Investor Relations (IR) & Communications will lead Church & Dwight’s investor relations and communications strategy, shaping a clear, consistent, and compelling company narrative for investors, analysts, media, employees, and other key stakeholders. Reporting to the CFO and partnering closely with the CEO, and CHRO, the Vice President, IR and Communications will communicate the company’s strategy, business performance, and value creation story; proactively and actively engage our sell and buy side investors; and develop and deliver a highly effective and complementary internal and external communications to enable clarity of messaging in support of the company’s objectives Work Model: This a hybrid role, requiring in-person attendance at our Ewing, NJ office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and remote work options on Monday and Friday.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Investor Relations:

• Serve as the primary IR leader and trusted contact for investors, shareholders, and sell and buy-side analysts
• Effectively, share the compelling investment and long-term value creation story for Church & Dwight
• Lead the quarterly earnings process, including CEO/CFO scripts, press releases, Q&A preparations, and all post release engagements
• Creatively share business results, strategy, and operating performance into compelling investor messaging
• Execute targeted investor outreach to deepen shareholder engagement and attract additional long‑term shareholders, with a specific emphasis on global reach
• In partnership with IR and business team members, deliver high‑quality investor engagements (Annual Investor Days, Analyst conferences, NDRs Shareholder Meeting…)
• Provide the CEO, CFO, ELT, and Board with actionable insights on investor sentiment, analyst views, peer trends, and market expectations
• Maintain compliance with SEC requirements, Regulation FD, governance standards, and disclosure controls

Communications:

• Lead enterprise communications both external and internal to provide appropriate cadence and clarity of message.
• Oversee media relations, public relations, and proactive storytelling with media, investors, customers, consumers, and key stakeholders
• Lead internal communications that connect employees to company strategy, priorities, culture, leadership messages, and key organizational updates
• Lead crisis and issues communications with clear, timely, and coordinated messaging across internal and external audiences
• Showcase Church & Dwight’s brands, innovation, growth strategy, culture, and sustainability efforts through compelling communications
• Ensure a consistent, compelling company voice across financial communications, corporate announcements, media engagement, employee communications, and public affairs

Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial, capital markets, and business acumen
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect company strategy, operating performance, and investor expectations
• Exceptional executive presence and influencing skills
• Outstanding communication and storytelling capabilities
• Proven experience in reputation management, media relations, and crisis communications
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational information into compelling stakeholder messaging
• Strong relationship-building skills with investors, analysts, media, Board members, and senior executives

Education and Experience Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs, Finance, Equity Research, Investment Banking, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CFA, CPA, or other advanced degree preferredExperience supporting CEOs, CFOs, and Boards of Directors within a publicly traded company
• Deep understanding of capital markets, financial reporting, investor engagement, and public company governance
• Experience in sell or buy-side equity research, investment banking, capital markets, or investor relations advisory
• Experience in an operating company leadership role such as Finance, FP&A, Strategy, Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs, Commercial Finance, or Business Unit leadership preferred
• Consumer Packaged Goods or other branded consumer products experience preferred

U.S. base salary range

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000 – $325,000. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave
• paid holidays
• floating holidays
• vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date
• 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing)
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Equal Opportunity Statement

#LI-Hybrid Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/ Church & Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER®, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS®. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500.