Controller
Leads accounting and financial operations for a growing commercial sign and visual communications company.
We are a growing commercial sign and visual communications company providing custom signage, graphics, branding, fabrication, installation, and related services to businesses and organizations across the region. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. This is an opportunity for a hands-on financial leader who can provide accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls, improve processes, and help company leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate has experience in a project-based, manufacturing, construction, fabrication, service, or similar business environment and understands the importance of accurate job costing, cash flow management, profitability analysis, and timely financial reporting. This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable working closely with leadership, sales, production, project management, and operations.
What You'll Own
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
- Manage job costing, work-in-progress (WIP), and project profitability
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial goals
- Analyze profitability by project, customer, department, and business segment
- Partner with sales, production, installation, and project management teams to monitor project costs and margins
- Track material, labor, subcontractor, equipment, and overhead costs
- Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing arrangements
- Coordinate tax filings, audits, insurance requirements, and compliance with outside CPA and financial professionals
- Establish and maintain effective financial controls and accounting procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, reporting, and overall operational efficiency
- Assist leadership with financial planning, strategic decisions, and business growth initiatives
- Provide management with timely financial reports, dashboards, and actionable business insights
- Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting personnel as the company grows
What You Bring
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or Controller experience
- Experience in a project-based, manufacturing, construction, fabrication, service, printing, signage, or similar industry preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
- Strong understanding of job costing, WIP accounting, project profitability, and financial reporting
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar ERP/accounting platforms
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to develop financial models, reports, and dashboards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with sales, production, operations, and executive leadership
- Ability to work independently while taking ownership of financial accuracy and deadlines
- CPA or other professional accounting certification is a plus
What Success Looks Like
- Maintain accurate and timely financial records
- Improve visibility into job-level profitability
- Strengthen cash-flow management and forecasting
- Establish consistent financial processes and controls
- Provide leadership with clear, actionable financial information
- Support profitable and sustainable company growth
Competitive salary based on experience. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holidays. Direct interaction with company leadership and real opportunity for professional growth as the company expands. Open to relocation. Office position M–F, 8am–5pm.
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