Chief Financial Officer

Area Energy and Electric is searching for an experienced CFO to join our team of high-performing professionals.

Area Energy & Electric is a single-source partner for electrical, mechanical and electronics solutions across Ohio. We handle everything from large-scale industrial new construction and complex control system design to residential heating and cooling. What sets us apart is our 'one roof' approach—because we have specialized divisions for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, we minimize downtime and keep projects on schedule and on budget.

Whether you need a 24/7 emergency repair or a multi-million-dollar facility build, we have the specialized technicians to do the job right the first time.

The CFO is responsible for the Company’s overall financial operations and has responsibility for leading and managing the Company’s financial and controller duties. The CFO’s main duties and responsibilities are summarized below:

• Financial Planning and Analysis

Develop and maintain financial models and reports to plan for and measure the Company’s overall and project-specific profitability.

The CFO is responsible for payroll, all accounting duties, generating daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, overseeing AR/AP, preparing month-end financials, and handling tax compliance and reporting.

• Cash Flow Management

The CFO is responsible for cash flow and liquidity management and reporting. This includes reporting on current cash positions, future cash flow requirements and optimizing excess cash positions.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation

The CFO is responsible for early risk recognition enabled through detailed and insightful financial reporting and recommending and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

• Compliance and Contract Oversight

The CFO’s responsibility involves oversight and compatibility of all Company contracts, including all related industry and project level requirements.

• Technology and Business Systems

The CFO is responsible for the implementation, adoption, maintenance, and support of all existing and new ERP, Accounting, Project Management, Job Scheduling, Benefits, 401k plans, and related systems and platforms.

• Strategic Leadership

The CFO participates actively in executive decisions related to any mergers and acquisitions as well as new business opportunities, financing arrangements and overall strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills.

• Analytical
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  In addition to the financial and accounting skills discussed above, be comfortable using data from diverse departments to gain insight and make recommendations.
• Leadership
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  The ability to manage time wisely and inspire others to do the same, delegate tasks, motivate employees and make good business decisions.
• Risk assessment
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  The CFO should identify risks easily and recommend ways to mitigate them. When crises are unavoidable, they work with various departments to contain and control the exposure.
• Communication
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  The CFO must be able to communicate with diverse stakeholders and needs excellent communication skills.
• Strategic and Value Creation
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  The CFO should be profit and value-creation focused.
• Strong Ethics
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  The CFO is expected to perform with high standards and ethics given the significance of their role and financial impact they have on the Company.
• Technology
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  Excellent computer technology skills including Microsoft Office products and financial reporting programs. Industry experience with Sage/Intacct and Build Ops is preferred.

• Five or more years of experience in executive financial and/or accounting leadership roles
• Ten or more years of experience in leadership finance and/or accounting roles. Experience in construction and/or contracting-related environment a plus.
• Excellent leadership skills and high personal integrity
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and overall communication skills
• Understanding of advanced finance, accounting, and corporate tax planning
• Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting
• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in finance and accounting a plus