Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Agr International, Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key advisor to the President and leadership team and is essential in driving financial excellence and supporting Agr’s strategic goals.

The CFO will lead Agr’s financial strategy, planning, and management, ensuring operational efficiency, managing risk, and overseeing mergers and acquisitions. The CFO will balance financial stewardship with a growth mindset to ensure sustainable financial performance, and create key operating metrics to drive financial performance, cost savings, and support sales and marketing efforts. Responsibilities include financial management, forecast accuracy, accounting controls, and overseeing payroll, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Maintenance. A key focus of this role will be to identify value levers and shepherd the leadership team through implementation.

Agr International, Inc. is located approximately one hour north of Pittsburgh, PA.

CFO is an on-site position.

For information about our company and products, please visit our website at

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the company’s overall business goals and growth plans.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, long-term financial planning, and forecasting.
• Advise the President and executive team on financial performance, investment opportunities, and strategic business decisions.
• Monitor industry trends, economic indicators, and market conditions to inform financial strategy.

Financial Operations:

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, payroll, tax, treasury, and audit.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, budgets, and reports, to meet reporting requirements
• Optimize the company’s working capital, cash flow, and liquidity management to support business needs.
• Implement robust financial controls, processes, and systems to ensure compliance and efficiency.

EBITDA & Profitability Management:

• Lead initiatives to optimize EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) and drive profitability across the business.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, operational efficiencies, and margin improvements.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure financial targets are set and met and aligned with business objectives.

Capital Management & Investment:

• Manage the company’s capital structure, including debt and equity financing, to support growth and expansion.
• Develop and execute strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Lead negotiations with financial institutions, investors, and stakeholders to secure funding and favorable terms.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, including currency, credit, and interest rate risks.
• Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and best practices.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to enhance financial understanding and support decision-making across the organization.
• Communicate financial performance, goals, and strategies to internal and external stakeholders, including the board of directors.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the President to support business growth and financial health.

Management and Leadership Expectations

Leading the Organization

• Provide clear strategic direction and leadership across your functional area, ensuring alignment with Agr’s vision and goals.
• Foster accountability by setting measurable objectives, regularly reviewing progress, and empowering leaders to execute effectively while removing barriers to success.
• Hold leaders and teams accountable for delivering results, promoting ownership of both successes and challenges.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture by attracting, retaining, and developing top global talent, ensuring the organization consistently thrives with the best people in key roles and a strong leadership pipeline.

Leading People

• We are One Team. Promote and protect Agr’s culture by encouraging behaviors that reflect Agr’s values and code of conduct. Lead by example in fostering an environment where respect, trust, collaboration and ownership are paramount.
• Foster a culture of ownership and accountability, empowering leaders and teams to take responsibility for their goals and outcomes. Drive high performance by aligning individual contributions with strategic objectives, ensuring all efforts are focused on delivering sustainable business results.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork across all functions and regions. Encourage leaders and teams to work together, leveraging the strengths of diverse teams to solve complex problems and achieve common goals.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring that your teams reflect a broad range of perspectives. Foster an inclusive environment where diverse voices are heard, valued and that empowers employees at all levels.

Leading Yourself

• Actively pursue personal and professional development to stay ahead of industry trends, leadership best practices, and innovation. Encourage continuous learning within the executive team and across Agr.
• Demonstrate self-leadership by embodying an entrepreneurial spirit, making bold and informed decisions, and leading through change with resilience and adaptability.
• Continuously evolve your mindset, embrace new perspectives, and foster innovation to navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership in a manufacturing environment that serves a global market.
• Deep expertise in accounting, budgeting, tax, compliance, reporting (US GAAP), treasury, import/export, and regulatory matters.
• Proven experience with strategic planning, financial analysis, operational finance, and business partnering.
• Expertise in EBITDA optimization, cost control, and working capital management.
• Demonstrated success scaling businesses through both organic and inorganic growth.
• Background in highly engineered product environments within PE-backed or publicly traded industrial holding companies.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, Hyperion, and other financial reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with business intelligence/reporting platforms such as Power BI is a plus.
• Proven track record of building and deploying systems and processes from the ground up.
• Customer-focused leader with a collaborative, servant leadership approach.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Personal Attributes

• Strong Leadership: A confident and decisive leader who can inspire and engage the finance team, leaders and the wider business.
• Influence: Has the ability to influence senior leadership and act as a trusted advisor to the President and board, particularly during strategic initiatives like acquisitions or expansions.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with competing priorities and shifting demands. Resilient in the face of challenges, with a proven ability to navigate through periods of growth, change, and uncertainty.
• Integrity & Ethical Standards: Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and ethical decision-making in managing Agr’s financial resources and operations. Builds trust through transparency, honesty, and accountability in all financial dealings and leadership actions.
• Results-Oriented & Proactive: A focus on achieving measurable results, with the drive to take initiative and deliver outcomes that align with business objectives. Proactively seeks out opportunities for improvement and innovation within the finance function and broader business.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Adept at presenting insights and recommendations to the President, board of directors, and other senior leaders.
• Collaborative & Team-Oriented: A collaborative leader who works well with cross-functional teams, fostering partnerships across the business.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills to identify trends, uncover financial risks, and develop data-driven solutions. The ability to dive deep into financial data without losing sight of the bigger picture and strategic objectives.

Knowledge and Educational Achievements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA highly preferred.

Equal Opportunities

Agr International, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce and providing equal opportunities in employment and recruitment. We treat all employees and candidates fairly and equally, ensuring job requirements align with business needs, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, social status, or any other characteristics.

We expect all employees to uphold our Equality and Diversity Policy and treat each other with respect.

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