Vice President of Finance and Accounting

Vice President of Finance and Accounting

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613 Main Street, Wilmington , Massachusetts 01887 , United States

Homans Associates is the premier distributor of HVAC Equipment, Supplies and Mechanical Insulation products in the Northeast. We've been serving the contractor community since 1952 with locations across all of New England plus New York and New Jersey. At Homans, we take our customers' success seriously. We utilize both Technology and People to create solutions for the challenges our customers face.

We have developed, partnered and invested in tools that propel their business forward. We also employ the foremost experts in the HVAC and Mechanical Insulation industries. We refer to our employees as Associates, and our Associates are empowered to improve our customer’s experience and ensure our customers success. From the cab of the truck, to behind the counter, on the website and on the phone, all the way to the President's office, our people put the customer at the center of every interaction and decision.

We joined the Watsco family in 1999. Watsco is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies in the HVAC/R industry, currently operating over 571 locations in 37 states in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Plus market coverage on an export basis to parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Homans Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homans offers a competitive total pay and benefits package inclusive of health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).

Vice President Finance and Accounting

Homans Associates (HA) is a subsidiary of the largest independent HVAC/R distribution company in the world, Watsco, Inc. We proudly distribute the Mitsubishi, Armstrong and Bryant brands of HVAC equipment, as well as a full line of HVAC residential and commercial parts, supplies, and accessories. We have locations throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey.

At Homans, we're committed to providing exceptional products, strong vendor partnerships, and innovative solutions that help our customers grow their businesses. The Vice President of Finance and Accounting is responsible for driving the performance and growth of Homans Associates through strategic collaboration with internal teams, vendors and customers. This position serves as a key resource for Homans CEO and Division Presidents as well as key liaison to parent company Watsco Inc.

• Actively work with Homans CEO and division president’s and vice presidents to create and execute operational strategies.
• Lead the accounting, finance and HR functions to develop functional excellence within the organization. Key functions include general ledger reporting, financial planning, accounts receivable, sales tax management and auditing. Manage a staff of financial and accounting professionals.
• Work closely with HR, payroll, safety and training teams to manage bi-weekly payroll, PTO, Branch audits and employee training and development.
• Manage vendor rebate receivable, customer chargeback receivables, costing and pricing processes.
• Direct the development of budget and forecast plans at the branch, division, corporate and Watsco levels.
• Act as a key liaison and manager to the accounting shared services organization responsible for accounts payable, tax filings, general ledger reconciliation and monthly management reporting including all balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Manage the process for new branch locations by providing financial analysis and providing leadership in the process procuring equipment, vehicles and…