Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Centennial is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead a Pennsylvania distributor of plumbing, HVAC, PVF, and hydronic supplies with 44 locations across five states: with 450+ employees and a strong family-owned culture. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Team and a strategic partner to the President, ownership, and Board. This role provides financial leadership, operational insight, and disciplined oversight to drive growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.

The CFO oversees all financial functions—including accounting, FP&A, treasury, credit and collections, tax, audit, and risk management—and plays a critical role in supporting the family office, real estate entities, and governance structures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President, ownership, and executive team
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and value creation

2. Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting operations (GL, A/P, A/R, payroll) and GAAP compliance
• Lead external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting

3. Financial Planning & Performance Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting tools
• Provide scenario modeling and financial analysis for strategic initiatives

4. Treasury, Cash & Capital Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
• Oversee banking relationships, financing, and capital structure

5. Credit & Risk Management

• Establish and oversee credit policies and risk frameworks
• Manage insurance programs and enterprise risk mitigation

6. M&A and Strategic Growth

• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence
• Support integration of acquired businesses
• Evaluate ROI on capital investments, expansions, and new locations

7. Family Office, Board & Governance

• Serve as liaison to the family office, Board of Directors, and related business entities
• Prepare and present board and family office materials
• Support tax strategy, estate planning, and coordination with external advisors
• Ensure transparency and governance across all related entities

8. Real Estate, Banking & Insurance Oversight

• Oversee financial strategy and performance of the company's real estate portfolio
• Oversee insurance programs including workers' compensation and auto

9. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and lead a high-performing finance organization
• Support HR, benefits, and administrative functions as needed
• Foster a culture aligned with company values and performance expectations

Experience & Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required

· CPA required or strongly preferred

· MBA or advanced degree preferred

Experience

· Prior CFO or senior finance executive experience required

· Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or multi-location environments preferred

· M&A and capital investment experience required

· Big 4 and family-owned/private company experience preferred