If you combine a background in construction or percentage of completion accounting with the ability to advise other senior leaders, this position offers you some very compelling opportunities. You will:

• Report directly to the president and serve as a member of the executive leadership team.
• Make an impact in this newly created role as you support profitable growth by leading both finance and accounting functions. Quick question for you - click here
• Enjoy an entrepreneurial culture while also supporting efforts to strengthen infrastructure, such as helping implement a new ERP system.
• Join a team that works well together in a positive, collaborative environment.
• Shape this role moving forward, such as scaling the department as we grow.

If you're not already familiar with Sterling, Virginia, it is located in Loudon County, one of the country's fastest-growing counties. Sterling offers great schools and features small-town charm along with 21st-century amenities. Loudon County is home to the most horses, honey farms, wineries and breweries in Virginia. Relocation assistance is available.

Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc. (AMSI) was incorporated in 1988 and has grown into a full-service HVAC company covering the entire DC Metro Area. We are committed to quality, integrity and customer satisfaction in all our service areas, which include pre-construction, construction, commercial HVAC service, commercial HVAC maintenance, and design/build services. AMSI is a great place to build your career. We are a leading variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC contractor, we are proud of the strong relationships we have built with customers and contractors, and we're a family-owned company with over 30 years of success.

Pictured: AMSI’s dedicated estimating team handles all bid and budget requests, providing punctual and detailed proposals on project scopes ranging from small commercial interiors to ground-up construction to complex retrofits.

To be a good fit for the Vice President of Finance opportunity, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 10+ years’ experience in progressively more responsible roles in a finance/accounting department.
• Experience in a senior financial management position with a $60 million+ construction services company or in a heavy percentage of completion project environment. Quick question for you - click here
• Experience working with a senior management team, resulting in the development and implementation of impactful financial management strategies, including supporting growth.
• Familiarity with MS Excel and Word, as well as financial reporting systems including G/L, A/P, A/R systems. Experience with construction-related ERP and project management systems (we use Procore) would be ideal.
• Experience implementing systems, processes and/or controls is strongly preferred.
• Experience with both financial analysis and accounting is a strong plus.

Just as important will be the following competencies and characteristics:

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into useful, action-oriented information.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• A self-starter approach and the ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• The ability to maintain a cool head in stressful situations.
• Solid interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.

We'll expect you to be in the office daily. We are taking appropriate precautions to ensure everyone's well-being.

Pictured: We blend senior-level field and project management experience with the latest construction software and technology to provide clients with high-quality installations at the speed of the 21st century construction industry.

You will act as a key advisor to the President and will have responsibility for the financial reporting and projections for this highly regarded regional middle-market mechanical construction services organization. You'll be responsible for developing an annual budget, providing financial forecasts and for directing financial reporting, accounting and administrative services, insurance and bonding, and staff. In addition, you'll provide external lenders, bonding and insurance entities with relevant information in a timely manner.

This is not a "scorekeeper" accounting position. You'll share the responsibility for the profitable growth of the company. We'll look to you to create an environment in the organization that fosters a mindset focused on profitability, growth, cash flow and risk mitigation. Quick question for you - click here

You'll take over a team that includes two Staff Accountants, an AR Specialist and an Accountant supporting our service division. The human resources function also will report to you. Currently, a contractor is overseeing accounting and finance, and you will work with them to transition functions in-house.

Relationships with customers, vendors and contractors are essential to our business model. We rarely pursue bids, and most work is negotiated, based in large part on relationships. You will take point on maintaining solid relationships with surety bonding and insurance vendors, and support the President in maintaining good relationships with customers and other external partners.

Your specific responsibilities will fall into four key areas:

• Accounting.
• Financial planning and analysis.
• Cash management.
• Risk management.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: Our team of certified commercial service technicians can provide you with fast and friendly HVAC equipment repairs at a competitive price.

Own the impact
As the senior financial leader and subject matter expert in finance and accounting, you will advise the president and other executives as they make important decisions. You also will play an important role in initiatives to enhance infrastructure. For example, we plan to implement a new ERP system in the near future.

Professional development
We believe in treating each employee as an individual with advancement opportunities based on their ambition, capabilities, and performance. As we grow you may have opportunities to expand your team and take on additional responsibilities. In addition, we are always looking for new markets and lines of business to pursue.

Staying ahead of the curve
Anderson Mechanical Services is different from others in our space. For one thing, our expertise in variable refrigerant flow (VRF) allows us to offer customers a solution that reduces energy consumption compared to traditional chilling systems. We're also proactively updating systems and implementing Lean Construction processes to enhance efficiency.

Great environment
You'll find a fast-paced environment and entrepreneurial spirit here, and people enjoy working together toward shared goals.

Strong values
Certain values have guided our family-run company for two generations, and we believe they are crucial to our success:

• Unmatched quality and efficiency are our top priorities.
• Integrity has been the foundation of AMSI since the company started in 1988.
• Customer satisfaction is essential in a competitive industry -- our relationships with the customer is our lifeblood.

Excellent compensation
AMSI invests in our team. We invest in our employees' long-term growth by providing up to $1,000 annual work-related tuition reimbursement. We also care about the health and welfare of our employees by offering great benefits, including medical, dental and vision care -- AMSI pays 80% of the employee’s cost. Other benefits include life insurance, a 401(k) plan and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) that covers your medical deductible, co-pays, and coinsurance. Employees also have the opportunity to contribute to the 401(k) and AMSI will match up to 4%.

Pictured: AMSI offers full-service HVAC maintenance plans to keep your equipment functioning properly and your long term service costs at a minimum.

We realize that there will be a learning curve as you come on board, but we'll also expect you to leverage your experience and expertise to start making contributions right away. In short order, you should become a trusted advisor to the leadership team, particularly the President. This will include not only transforming the data into useful information but also knowing when your advice will be most impactful.

In addition to providing higher-level thinking, this is a "player-coach" role, and you should be willing to "roll up your sleeves" to achieve your goals in a lean organization. You'll support company-wide efforts to implement greater structure and discipline. As you help manage change, you should leverage your leadership and interpersonal skills to influence and motivate others.

The pace is fast and stress can run high at times. You should be the stable "anchor" for your team in those circumstances, modeling a level-headed approach to working through it all. In general, as a leader, you should articulate common goals, clarify expectations, provide support and hold people accountable.

Pictured: In addition to installing your HVAC system, we can design it from the start to help keep owner build-out costs at a minimum.