Head of the Accounting and Finance Department

Our client, a growing mechanical contractor headquartered in the greater Jacksonville, NC area, is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead and strengthen its in-house finance function.

This organization specializes in HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, sheet metal, and utilities construction , with a strong foundation serving federal clients and continued expansion into regional commercial markets across eastern North Carolina.

The Director of Finance & Accounting will serve as the financial anchor of the organization, overseeing core accounting operations, improving reporting and forecasting, supporting bonding and banking relationships, and developing a small in-house finance team.

Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, monthly close, and annual close

Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reporting

Improve financial visibility, forecasting, budgeting, and decision support

Support bonding, banking, working capital, and cash flow management

Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes

Support federal contract compliance, including certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting

Build, lead, and develop a small in-house accounting and finance team

Partner closely with the CEO on financial strategy, growth planning, and business performance

Ideal Background Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

10+ years of finance/accounting leadership experience at the Controller or Director level

7+ years of experience in construction, mechanical contracting, trades, or a similar project-based environment

Prior experience serving as the senior finance leader for a company with $20M+ in annual revenue and 50+ employees

Hands-on experience with AP, AR, payroll, job costing, financial reporting, and close processes

Experience managing bonding and banking relationships

Knowledge of federal contract compliance, certified payroll, and prevailing wage reporting

Experience with construction accounting software such as ComputerEase, Deltek, or similar

This is a strong opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys both hands-on accounting leadership and strategic business partnership . The right person will be comfortable building structure, improving processes, and helping position the business for continued growth.

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