About Hertha Metals, Inc.:

Hertha Metals Inc. Is a stealthy, venture-backed startup company developing technology to support the backbone to modern industry – steel production. Hertha Metals will be the catalyst to profitably reduce emissions in steel production through our innovative and cost-competitive technologies. While the global steel sector plays a crucial role in providing secure and resilient infrastructure for society, it is also responsible for 10% of worldwide CO2 emissions and hinges upon a 300+ year old process. Hertha Metals envisions a future that breaks away from the traditional coal-based iron and steelmaking practices of the past three centuries. Our innovative steel manufacturing process utilizes well-established chemistry to dramatically reduce the environmental impact of steel production, all while offering domestic economic advantages to the industry and enabling onshore production.

Chief Financial Officer

Hertha Metals Inc. is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and operations during a pivotal phase of growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will oversee all financial aspects of the company, aligning corporate strategy with financial planning, managing corporate and project financing, and cultivating investor relationships to scale the business.The successful candidate will bring a track record of financial leadership in venture-backed companies, deep project finance expertise, and a passion for sustainability and innovation.

Location: Onsite in Conroe, TX (Greater Houston Area)

Reports To: Chief Executive OTicer

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Growth

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and executive team, shaping financial strategy to align with corporate objectives.
• Translate corporate vision into actionable financial plans, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
• Identify and drive new business growth opportunities, leveraging financial insights to push for strategic expansion.
• Manage corporate financial modeling, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee financial risk management, ensuring alignment with commercial partnerships and project financing.
• Provide financial guidance on carbon credit and oTset strategies, structuring customized instruments to unlock revenue potential.

Capital Raising & Investor Relations

•  Lead fundraising eIorts alongside CEO for Series X and beyond
•  Cultivate and manage relationships with institutional and strategic investors, ensuring strong capital support.
• Oversee cap table management and data room preparation for fundraising efforts.
• Act as the primary liaison for Board reporting, ensuring transparency on financial performance, forecasts, and strategic plans.

Financial Operations & Scaling the Business

• Establish world-class financial controls, reporting tools, and operational metrics,
• providing transparency on business health.
•  Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), tax strategies, and cost-control initiatives to
• optimize profitability.
• Develop financial forecasting frameworks to track performance and guide business decisions.
•  Hire, mentor, and scale a high-performance finance team that grows with the company.

• Secure project financing for large-scale industrial and commodity market projects.
•  Develop and implement structured finance solutions, including debt financing and
• investment vehicles.
•  Ensure alignment of financial strategies with commercial agreements and infrastructure
• development.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Expertise

• 8-10 years as a CFO, with at least 3+ years at a venture-backed Series B+ company in
• hardware, industrial, or clean tech sectors.
•  Proven fundraising track record exceeding $50M, including direct engagement with
• institutional investors.
•  Experience scaling a company from $40M to $150M+ in revenue.
• Deep expertise in project financing, structured finance, and contract negotiation.
• Strong FP&A background with an analytical, data-driven approach.
•  IPO experience is a plus.

Leadership & Business Acumen

• Executive presence with a collaborative, low-ego leadership style.
•  Demonstrated ability to drive alignment, communication, and execution across
• departments.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and sound judgment in complex, high-stakes
• environments.
•  Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to flourish in a fast-paced, high-growth
• environment.

Preferred Skills & Industry Knowledge

•  MBA in Finance, CPA, CFA, or CMA credentials are highly desirable. Expertise in commodity markets and carbon oIset mechanisms (voluntary & regulatory).
• Experience in enterprise SaaS or open-source financial models is a plus.

Cultural Fit

•  Mission-driven, hands-on leader who balances strategic vision with execution.
• Intellectually curious with a deep ability to break down complex business problems.
• Entrepreneurial energy, drive, and resilience to navigate startup challenges.
• High integrity, maturity, and ethical standards in decision-making.
• This is a high-impact role for a visionary financial leader who can drive growth, secure capital, and establish financial excellence at scale.

Hertha Culture:

Inspired by the work and character of the late Hertha Ayrton, we are pioneers, innovators, and risk-takers who are mission driven towards changing the world. We are:

• Mission-Obsessed – We are deeply committed, driven, and passionate about achieving our mission of being the catalyst for decarbonizing metals production.
• Anti-Bloat – We operate as a lean, eTicient agile team to maximize impact.
• Leave the “I” at home - We face challenges together, knowing that collaboration and unity are the keys to our success.
• Safety First – Safety is our top priority in everything we do! NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Aim High – We achieve what others consider impossible.

What we offer:

• Competitive startup compensation package based on expertise. Compensation is increased based on achieved business development milestones.
• Stock: ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry
• Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible
• working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working)
• Growth: our team is comprised of people with a growth mindset and we want to help you achieve your future career goals accordingly
• Time off: This is a fast-paced startup company working in one of the most exciting sectors and the last thing we want is our valuable team members to burn out.

Hertha Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We firmly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. In fact, we uniquely hold our shareholders and board members to higher standards than a majority of companies. All employment decisions at Hertha Metals are based on the expertise that the position calls for, without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age.