Director of Accounting

Our client is a rapidly growing commercial mechanical and HVAC services organization known for delivering high-quality solutions across construction installation and service operations generating approximately $40M in annual revenue. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and long-standing client relationships the company continues to expand its footprint while maintaining a collaborative entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation accountability and long-term growth.

The Director of Accounting will play a critical leadership role in building and scaling the companys internal accounting infrastructure. This individual will oversee the transition of accounting and bookkeeping functions from outsourced vendors to a fully in-house operation including the development of Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll and related financial departments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in construction or commercial mechanical/HVAC accounting along with strong leadership capabilities to hire mentor and develop accounting staff while implementing scalable processes controls and systems that support continued company growth.

• Base salary range of $140000 $180000

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• 100% Employer-paid health insurance

• 401(k) plan with 4% company match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Report directly to CEO

• Long-term career growth opportunities

• Collaborative and leadership-driven culture

• Opportunity to build and lead an in-house accounting department

• High visibility role with executive leadership exposure

• Stable and growing organization with strong market presence

• Lead the transition of outsourced accounting and bookkeeping functions to an internal accounting department

• Build and oversee Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll and General Ledger functions

• Develop accounting policies procedures and internal controls to support operational scalability and compliance

• Manage monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting processes

• Oversee budgeting forecasting cash flow management and financial analysis

• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic financial insights and operational recommendations

• Hire train mentor and manage accounting and administrative personnel

• Ensure compliance with all federal state and local tax and financial reporting requirements

• Coordinate with external auditors banking partners insurance providers and other financial stakeholders

• Evaluate and implement accounting systems ERP platforms and process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy

• 10 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience

• Strong background in construction accounting or commercial HVAC/mechanical contracting accounting is required

• Experience managing WIP schedules job costing percentage-of-completion accounting and project-based financial reporting

• Proven experience building or scaling accounting departments and internal processes

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll General Ledger and financial controls

• Experience overseeing financial audits budgeting forecasting and cash flow management

• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems

• Strong leadership communication and team-building skills

• CPA designation is highly preferred but not required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required; MBA is a plus
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.