Vice President of Finance and Accounting

Job description

Vice President of Finance and Accounting

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Hiring for the following location(s):

613 Main Street, Wilmington , Massachusetts 01887 , United States

About Us

Homans Associates is the premier distributor of HVAC Equipment, Supplies and Mechanical Insulation products in the Northeast. We've been serving the contractor community since 1952 with locations across all of New England plus New York and New Jersey. At Homans, we take our customers' success seriously. We utilize both Technology and People to create solutions for the challenges our customers face. We have developed, partnered and invested in tools that propel their business forward. We also employ the foremost experts in the HVAC and Mechanical Insulation industries. We refer to our employees as Associates, and our Associates are empowered to improve our customer’s experience and ensure our customers success. From the cab of the truck, to behind the counter, on the website and on the phone, all the way to the President's office, our people put the customer at the center of every interaction and decision.

We joined the Watsco family in 1999. Watsco is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies in the HVAC/R industry, currently operating over 571 locations in 37 states in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Plus market coverage on an export basis to parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Homans Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homans offers a competitive total pay and benefits package inclusive of health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).

Job Description

Vice President Finance and Accounting

Position Overview

Homans Associates (HA) is a subsidiary of the largest independent HVAC/R distribution company in the world, Watsco, Inc. We proudly distribute the Mitsubishi, Armstrong and Bryant brands of HVAC equipment, as well as a full line of HVAC residential and commercial parts, supplies, and accessories. We have locations throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey.

At Homans, we're committed to providing exceptional products, strong vendor partnerships, and innovative solutions that help our customers grow their businesses. The Vice President of Finance and Accounting is responsible for driving the performance and growth of Homans Associates through strategic collaboration with internal teams, vendors and customers. This position serves as a key resource for Homans CEO and Division Presidents as well as key liaison to parent company Watsco Inc.

Responsibilities of the Vice President Finance and Accounting:

Actively work with Homans CEO and division president’s and vice presidents to create and execute operational strategies.

Lead the accounting, finance and HR functions to develop functional excellence within the organization. Key functions include general ledger reporting, financial planning, accounts receivable, sales tax management and auditing. Manage a staff of financial and accounting professionals.

Work closely with HR, payroll, safety and training teams to manage bi-weekly payroll, PTO, Branch audits and employee training and development.

Manage vendor rebate receivable, customer chargeback receivables, costing and pricing processes.

Direct the development of budget and forecast plans at the branch, division, corporate and Watsco levels.

Act as a key liaison and manager to the accounting shared services organization responsible for accounts payable, tax filings, general ledger reconciliation and monthly management reporting including all balance sheet and P&L accounts.

Manage the process for new branch locations by providing financial analysis and providing leadership in the process procuring equipment, vehicles and furniture and fixtures.

Develop the company’s internal reporting system to inform management of the Company’s financial position and performance against prior periods and budget.

Oversea internal control environment to ensure the safeguarding of Company assets.

Key points of contact for Watsco related to company initiatives, insurance information, federal tax requirements and internal and external audit.

Requirements

Qualifications of a Vice President Finance and Accounting:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or master’s in accounting. CPA strongly recommended.

Minimum 10 years’ experience in accounting and management of financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, accounts receivable, HR, payroll and knowledge of accounts payable, auditing and sales and use tax.

Experience in Distribution a must. HVAC or Branch retail operations preferred.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with customers, vendors, and internal business partners.

Knowledge of pricing strategy, inventory management, forecasting, and IT processes

Experience utilizing CRM systems preferably cloud based systems, financial software such as Oracle HFM or Onestream, salesforce, data warehousing systems.

Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

There's No Place Like Homans!

Competitive compensation with growth potential

Career advancement opportunities – internal mobility to expand your role.

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health & Wellness Program

Status

Full-Time

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Worksite address

wilmington, MA, 01887, US

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