Director of Accounting

About the role

The Director of Accounting will play a critical leadership role in building and scaling the company’s 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Cook up 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA is a plus