What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Cooper&Hunter USA / ComfortSide?
Company Overview
Comfortside LLC is a rapidly growing leader in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry, providing B2B solutions to clients across diverse sectors. The headquarters is located in Doral.
As we scale, we seek a visionary Director of Finance to lead our financial strategy, streamline operations, and ensure fiscal stability. The Director of Finance will play a critical role in aligning our financial systems with the operational goals of our B2B business, driving growth, and solidifying our industry leadership.
Objectives of this Role
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Own and oversee cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Operational Budgeting: Develop and coordinate annual operating, capital, and project budgets that account for the unique cycles of the HVAC industry.
- Cash Flow Optimization: Ensure cash flow supports operations, inventory management, and equipment financing.
- Process and Compliance Excellence: Implement best practices and ensure compliance with local and national financial regulations, specifically those impacting HVAC businesses, including tax planning for equipment sales and service contracts.
- Growth Enablement: Guide the financial strategy to support business expansion.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop budgets tailored to B2B operations, ensuring financial visibility and compliance with customer contracts, service agreements, and project timelines.
- Identify on a systematic basis, opportunities for profit improvement, cost reduction and loss minimisation.
- Advising the CEO and senior management team on all matters relating to financial performance and provide guidance on financial strategy
- Analyze HVAC market trends and company performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and increased profitability.
- Manage risk through careful analysis of company liabilities, equipment financing options, and customer payment terms.
- Oversee company-wide inventory management.
- Monitor business performance, establish corrective measures, and provide detailed reports for the CEO.
- Supervise financial personnel and ensure IT systems are optimized for B2B financial operations, including billing, service contract management, and customer financing options.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of five years in a financial leadership role within a B2B organization.
- Proven ability to align financial strategies with operational goals in a project-driven environment.
- Strong leadership and integrity, with a track record of fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Expertise in advanced accounting practices, tax planning for equipment-based businesses, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in developing capital solutions for large-scale equipment financing and service models.
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in accounting, business finance, or a related field.
- Preferred - Professional certification (e.g., CPA) and familiarity with SaaS-based business models
This position is a unique opportunity to help shape the financial future of a market leader in the HVAC industry. If you’re passionate about driving growth, optimizing financial systems, and contributing to the success of a dynamic B2B business, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a cover letter to karolina@comfortside.com