Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Position

Area Energy & Electric, Inc. is searching for an experienced CFO to join our team of high‑performing professionals.

Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

Company Overview

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. Our 'one roof' approach—specialized divisions for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical—minimizes downtime and keeps projects on schedule and on budget. Whether you need a 24/7 emergency repair or a multi‑million‑dollar facility build, we have the specialists to do the job right the first time.

Job Description and Duties

• Financial Planning and Analysis: develop and maintain financial models and reports to plan for and measure overall and project‑specific profitability.

• Controller Duties: payroll, 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: manage cash flow and liquidity, report on current cash positions, future cash flow requirements, and optimize excess cash positions.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: recognize risks through detailed financial reporting and recommend/implement mitigation strategies.

• Compliance and Contract Oversight: oversee and ensure compatibility of all company contracts with industry and project level requirements.

• Technology and Business Systems: implement, adopt, maintain, and support all existing and new ERP, accounting, project management, job scheduling, benefits, 401(k), and related systems.

• Strategic Leadership: actively participate in executive decisions related to mergers & acquisitions, new business opportunities, financing arrangements, and overall strategic decisions.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical: use data from diverse departments to gain insight and make recommendations.

• Leadership: manage time, inspire others, delegate tasks, motivate employees, and make sound business decisions.

• Risk Assessment: identify risks, recommend mitigation, and work with departments to contain exposure during inevitable crises.

• Communication: communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strategic and Value Creation: focus on profit and value creation.

• Strong Ethics: perform with high standards and ethics, reflecting the significance and financial impact of the role.

• Technology: excellent computer technology skills, including Microsoft Office, financial reporting programs; experience with Sage/Intacct and Build Ops preferred.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in executive financial and/or accounting leadership roles.

• Ten or more years of experience in financial leadership roles; experience in construction and/or contracting environments is 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 is a plus.

Key Details

Seniority Level: Executive

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Finance and Sales (Construction)

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