Director of Finance

J's HVAC Unlimited; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with match

Company laptop & iPhone

Logo polo shirts

Professional development

Ownership access

Job summary

Jay's Heating, Air & Plumbing in Mt. Airy, NC seeks a Controller to own financial performance and lead the finance team. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and HR, ensuring accurate books and actionable insights for leadership.

You’ll coordinate close cycles, develop budgets, manage cash flow, and strengthen internal controls while partnering with ownership on growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years as Controller/Accounting Manager.
• Strong command of GAAP, internal controls, and tax compliance.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, multi-state payroll, and HR functions.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close with timely, accurate financial statements.
• Prepare department-level financial reporting for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Sewer.
• Build budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans; advise leadership on pricing and growth.
• Explain trends and KPIs to help leadership make decisions.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, financing-partner funding, and billing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

ServiceTitan

QuickBooks

Job description

• 90,000.00-130,000.00 per year depending on experience
• Full Time
• Company-paid medical and life insurance for the employee, plus dental and vision coverage for full-time employees and their families, 401(k) with up to a 3% company match after one year, Monday-Friday schedule at our Mt. Airy headquarters, with no nights or on-call work, Company-provided laptop, iPhone, and logo polo shirts, Professional development opportunities, including in-house and Nexstar Network training, Direct access to ownership and a meaningful role in the company's growth

Jay's Heating, Air & Plumbing | Mt. Airy, NC

Jay's has served customers in North Carolina and Virginia since 2005. As our home services business grows, we're looking for a Controller who can give ownership a clear picture of financial performance and lead the people and processes behind it.

You’ll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, along with team members responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and HR. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can keep the books accurate, develop a strong team, and turn financial results into useful business decisions.

What Jay’s Offers

• Company-paid medical and life insurance for the employee, plus dental and vision coverage for full-time employees and their families,
• 401(k) with up to a 3% company match after one year,
• Monday-Friday schedule at our Mt. Airy headquarters, with no nights or on-call work,
• Company-provided laptop, iPhone, and logo polo shirts,
• Professional development opportunities, including in-house and Nexstar Network training,
• Direct access to ownership and a meaningful role in the company's growth

Our core values guide how we work: Always Do the Right Thing, Always Growing, Can-Do Attitude, Be Kind – The Golden Rule, and Deliver WOW Customer Service.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the monthly and annual close, delivering timely, accurate financial statements
• Prepare financial reporting by department, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Sewer, and track margins, overhead, and profit against budget
• Build budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans; advise ownership on pricing, purchases, and growth opportunities
• Explain trends and key performance measures in a way that helps leadership make decisions
• Oversee AP, AR, collections, financing-partner funding, and membership billing
• Ensure accurate payroll for employees in North Carolina and Virginia, including commissions, spiffs, performance pay, and bonuses
• Guide the HR team's work across recruiting, onboarding, benefits, 401(k) administration, workers' compensation, employee records, and compliance
• Maintain reliable job costing and the connection between ServiceTitan and accounting records
• Review reconciliations, strengthen internal controls, and work with banking, CPA, insurance, and benefits partners
• Coordinate tax planning and filings with the outside CPA
• Set priorities, coach team members, and hold regular one-on-one meetings across the AP, AR, payroll, and HR teams

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 or more years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager
• Strong command of full-cycle accounting, financial statements, GAAP, internal controls, and tax compliance
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, multi-state payroll, and HR functions
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• A track record of developing and leading people

Preferred: CPA or CMA certification; accounting experience in home services, construction, or the trades; ServiceTitan and QuickBooks experience; familiarity with Nexstar Network financial practices; or an SHRM-CP, PHR, or HR management background.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check upon being given a conditional offer of employment