CFO- Chief Financial Officer

Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is a locally owned HVAC and plumbing company based in Chillicothe, Ohio, proudly serving South Central Ohio since 1977
. As a faith-based, veteran-owned business
, Accurate is guided by principles of honesty, integrity, and service to others
. They provide residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services with a commitment to reliability, respect, clear communication, and doing the job right the first time
. Above all, Accurate puts customer comfort and satisfaction at the heart of every project
, reflecting their dedication to serving the community with excellence and care.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all financial functions of the company, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, job cost controls, cash flow management, bonding and banking relationships, risk management, and long-term financial strategy.

The CFO partners closely with the President, executive leadership team, and operations leaders to drive profitable growth, improve margins, ensure financial discipline across projects, and support expansion initiatives such as acquisitions, new branches, and service-line growth. This role requires deep experience in construction or mechanical contracting
, including percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, and working capital management
.

• Strategic Leadership
• 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, Build Ops).
• 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.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational execution skills
• Strong business acumen and financial discipline
• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial leaders
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Collaborative leadership style with field and operations teams

• EBITDA and net profit improvement
• Cash flow predictability and working capital efficiency
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Job margin performance and forecast accuracy
• Bonding capacity and lender confidence
• Finance team effectiveness and scalability
• Performance-based bonus
• Long-term incentive or equity participation (where applicable)
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, PTO, vehicle allowance, etc.)

• 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.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)…