Amogy Looking for Chief Financial Officer at Houston, TX Full Time

Amogy is a well funded technology startup on a mission to decarbonize transportation by developing a unique and revolutionary power system that runs on ammonia as a renewable fuel. By joining our team, you will be creating the first page of the ammonia-driven green economy. Be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the transportation industry for a sustainable future!

Position Overview

Reporting to and partnering with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO will play a pivotal role in driving our financial vision and strategy, ensuring the optimization of our financial resources and capital to achieve our business objectives. You will be responsible for orchestrating the financial transformation necessary to lead us through our commercialization. Your ability to provide strategic financial leadership, manage investor relations, and establish robust financial controls will be instrumental in positioning us for long-term success in the clean tech sector. This is a hybrid role and can be located in Brooklyn, NY or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute financial strategies that align with our growth objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and reporting activities to provide accurate and timely insights for decision-making.

• Oversee investor relations, communication, and engagement, establishing a transparent and trust-based relationship with stakeholders to secure continued funding and support.
• Drive the development and implementation of financial KPIs, performance metrics, short and long-term goals and objectives to assess the company’s financial health and progress toward strategic goals.
• Manage the treasury function, optimizing cash flow and liquidity management while minimizing financial risks.
• Evaluate potential M&A opportunities, partnerships, and strategic investments to support our growth trajectory.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting and mitigate financial risks.

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Play a key role in preparing the company for its future financing events, including due diligence, compliance, and coordination with legal, accounting, and regulatory teams.
• Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
• Oversee the approval of revenue, expenditure, department budgets, and mass salary updates.
• Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global tax strategy that ensures compliance with international tax regulations while optimizing the company’s tax position.
• Engage the Board’s finance, audit, and investment committees around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model(s) and operational delivery.
• Assist in establishing yearly objectives, selecting, and engaging outside consultants (auditors, investment advisors).
• Optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.
• Represent the company externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, and the general public

• Align with and practice our mission, vision, and values, internally and externally, as a leader of the organization
• Collaborate closely with Head of People for work development, workforce planning, and global compliance
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.

Requirements

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA/Masters/CPA a plus.
• 15-30 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a strong track record of successfully growing companies within their early stages of commercialization.
• Experience within traditional energy, emerging energy, transportation, or related industries, with a deep understanding of the sector’s financial dynamics and challenges.
• Proven ability to strategize, plan, and execute financial initiatives that drive growth and profitability.Experience in leading funding rounds, with a deep understanding of capital management.
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, IPO processes, and experience interfacing with external auditors.
• Evaluate strategic financial instruments that contribute to the overall financial health of the Company.
• Experience creating and managing budgets for a large, distributed organization.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence at all organizational levels.
• Forward-thinking mindset, adaptable to changing market conditions and business priorities.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Extensive, experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, business planning, and asset management.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

The salary pay range for this position is $250,000 – $350,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, job experience and physical location.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• 100% covered HSA
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Life insurance
• Unlimited (PTO)
• Ancillary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Open, supportive culture of drive and execution

Amogy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

Amogy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Amogy, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Amogy.