Director of Finance-Mechanical Construction

Kimmel & Associates • Riverside, CA

9d • $190,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Director of Finance will join the leadership team of a growing, employee-owned mechanical contractor providing plumbing and HVAC services across multiple markets. The company has seven operating divisions and annual revenues of approximately $160–180 million. This strategic, CFO-track role will oversee the company’s accounting and finance functions, provide financial leadership, and support continued organizational growth.

The position oversees two Controllers and is responsible for strengthening financial operations, reporting, and organizational infrastructure. The role is expected to expand as the company grows, potentially to include oversight of IT, risk management, and HR/payroll. The successful candidate is expected to develop into the company’s CFO within approximately three years.

Requirements

• Significant experience in accounting and finance leadership.
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams and oversee multiple financial functions.
• Experience managing Controllers or senior accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance.
• Demonstrated ability to support a growing, multi-division organization.
• Experience improving financial processes, internal controls, and reporting systems.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate at both the strategic and operational levels.
• Interest in a long-term CFO succession opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the construction or mechanical contracting industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s accounting and finance functions across seven operating divisions.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership to support business growth and profitability.
• Oversee and develop two Controllers, establishing strong financial processes and accountability.
• Direct financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support operational leaders with financial insights, performance metrics, and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, systems, and processes.
• Help develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Prepare for expanded executive responsibilities, potentially including oversight of IT, risk management, and HR/payroll.
• Work with company leadership to prepare for an eventual transition into the CFO position.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $190,000–$230,000.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Opportunity to advance into the CFO position within approximately three years.
• Executive leadership exposure and long-term career development.
• Opportunity to influence the financial strategy of a growing, multi-division organization.
• Employee-owned company culture focused on shared success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed