Financial Controller

Overview

Art Sign is a leading provider of commercial signage fabrication, installation and maintenance services, serving national and regional customers in Florida. The position is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL and would report directly to the President.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Financial Controller to lead our finance team and oversee all accounting operations. This pivotal role involves managing financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving strategic financial planning.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial analysis, and team management, with a passion for maintaining accuracy and integrity in financial data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, improve and develop internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for cash and credit management, financial reporting, administration and other activities.
• Manage the month-end close process and prepare financial statements. Familiarity with specific financial requirements for a project-based business; including any project-based accounting and work-in-process reporting is required.
• Develop and report key performance indicators showing business performance.
• Prepare accurate and timely ancillary reports, schedules and dashboards for management and Board of Directors, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Present monthly reports and risk analysis to management and Board of Directors.
• Manage bank relationship and online treasury platform, including daily cash management and weekly/monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor and report on debt covenant compliance and manager lender reporting requirements.
• Manage the relationship with independent auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory filing and tax requirements.
• Oversee annual budget process; prepare forecasts and financial models to provide insights into business performance, cost management, and investment opportunities.
• Assist with broader business functions as needed, including HR, IT, Operations, and administrative support to ensure alignment with overall Company goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; strong understanding of project based accounting, project costing, and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Understanding of economic principles, financial markets and banking.
• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is required.
• FL-based or willing to relocate.

Join us as a Financial Controller to lead our finance operations with energy and precision - driving accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight that empower our organization’s mission!

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Paid time off

Application Question(s)

• Do you have experience with percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting?

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (Required)

Work Location: In person