About BOSS Commercial Air Conditioning

Established in 2001 BOSS Commercial Air Conditioning is an industry leader in commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. We have a long standing reputation for our expert capability and superior customer service.

We specialise in installation, maintenance, and repairs for commercial clients. Our point of difference is our focus on providing innovative and competitive solutions.

The BOSS Commercial Air Conditioning team comprises over 65 staff including air conditioning technicians, plumbers, electricians, service managers and industry experienced managers specialising in commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning services. We deliver industry best practice maintenance services to ensure HVAC systems meet the high expectation of energy efficient performance and compliance.

Position Overview - Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to the Managing Director the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading all aspects of strategic and operational financial planning and management, compliance reporting requirements and business risk. The role includes a mix of hands-on transactional functions, cash flow/liquidly management and financial accounting, improving returns on investment and providing financial expertise to support strategic planning.

Ensuring the provision of high quality financial forecasting and supporting Bossair, TBL Plumbing and Facility Operations business units with forecasting income, cost of sales, expenses, and labour requirements is a key focus of the role.

Other priorities include developing and maintaining a financial reporting suite, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, to support the Managing Director and Business Unit Managers and optimise the operations of each unit. Providing support to the senior management team in assessing labour and resource requirements and cost benefit analysis on projects will also be an essential component of your role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Develop financial models and analyse performance to improve decision-making and assess future risks and opportunities.

Ensure a strategic approach to procurement to lower costs and maximise financial outcomes.

Provide high level strategic advice to the Managing Director and business leaders to support operational and strategic objectives ensuring financial decisions are made based on accurate and robust information.

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting to the business.

Provide support to the senior management team in assessing labour and resource requirements and cost benefit analysis for projects.

Inform the development and implementation of comprehensive financial control policies and procedures, including credit control mechanisms and contract administration and retention strategies, to ensure regulatory compliance, manage project risk, and support operational efficiency across all phases of project delivery.

Manage the businesses’ cash position, ensuring that sufficient liquidity is maintained to meet operational and strategic needs.

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks. Ensure strong internal controls to prevent fraud and errors.

Prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards to ensure regulatory compliance, including tax obligations and filings.

Lead the finance and administrative team, provide direction and advice as required and ensure staff are performing to a high level.

Ensure ethical decision-making across all aspects of the business.

Manage key service provider relationships and services including Accounting, IT and IMS Consultants. Ensure systems and services are fit for purpose and represent good value for money for the business.

Key Skills and Competencies

You will be CA/CPA qualified and have significant experience in financial management in a similar or related industry. You will bring knowledge and expertise to our business practices and enhance the financial processes and overall performance of Bossair.

Your technical expertise combined with a strong business acumen, leadership, and interpersonal skills will be supported by the following personal competencies:

Expert understanding of accounting principles, financial modelling, and analytics.

Ability to see the big picture and align financial strategy with business objectives.

Clear and persuasive communication skills capable of engaging with a variety of users across operational and strategic levels to influence decision-making.

Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a high performing team.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address complex financial and operational challenges.

Strong commitment to ethical financial practices and regulatory compliance.

Renumeration and Benefits

Bossair has a long held focus on providing all employees with a positive work/life balance. Remuneration packages meet or surpass industry benchmarks and are designed to reflect the skills, experience and value employees bring to our business. Remuneration packages are reviewed annually as part of our performance feedback process.