Accurate Mechanical · 18 hours ago
CFO- Chief Financial Officer
Lancaster, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAccurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is a locally owned HVAC and plumbing company based in Chillicothe, Ohio. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing all financial functions of the company, partnering with executive leadership to drive growth, improve margins, and support expansion initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the President/CEO and executive team
Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
Support growth strategies including geographic expansion, acquisitions, and service diversification
Evaluate capital investments (equipment, facilities, fleet, technology)
Oversee accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Lead WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting
Establish and monitor KPIs for profitability, productivity, cash flow, and working capital
Partner with operations to ensure accurate job costing, forecasting, and margin tracking
Review project budgets, change orders, over/under billings, and closeout processes
Identify margin erosion risks early and recommend corrective actions
Support PMs and branch managers with financial insight and accountability
Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
Oversee billing, collections, retention, and lien waiver processes
Monitor under/over billings, inventory, and payables timing
Ensure adequate liquidity to support growth and seasonal fluctuations
Maintain strong relationships with banks, bonding agents, insurance providers, and auditors
Lead bonding capacity planning and financial presentations
Oversee risk management, insurance programs, and contract financial risk review
Support contract negotiations from a financial and risk perspective
Ensure strong internal controls, policies, and procedures
Lead ERP/accounting system optimization (Sage Intacct, BuildOps)
Oversee audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements
Support IT, data analytics, and financial systems integration
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
Establish clear accountability, performance standards, and professional development plans
Foster a culture of accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, preferably including CFO or senior finance executive positions
Strong knowledge of corporate financial law, risk management practices, and financial reporting standards (GAAP or IFRS)
Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
Experience working in a publicly traded company or a high-growth startup environment
Familiarity with advanced financial software and ERP systems
Demonstrated success in leading mergers, acquisitions, or capital raising initiatives
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus
Long-term incentive or equity participation (where applicable)
Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, PTO, vehicle allowance, etc.)
Company
Accurate Mechanical
Accurate Heating and Cooling is a full-service HVAC company that has served south central Ohio since 1977.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase