Finance Director

Position Title

Finance Director

Employment Status & Work Hours

Location: Lancaster, PA

Full-Time, Exempt, Monday to Friday

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Finance Director to lead our accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and risk management functions. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, safeguarding company assets, strengthening controls, and partnering with executive leadership to drive smart business decisions.

You’ll oversee general accounting, cost accounting, AP, AR, payroll, treasury, compliance, and ERP systems—while building a high-performing team and supporting long-term business growth. If you’re passionate about financial integrity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Various voluntary insurance benefits including shortterm disability, life ad&d, critical illness, accident
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Eligible to participate in company bonus program
• Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 15 days per year
• 7 paid holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
• Opportunities for career advancement

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead all accounting operations including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), payroll, fixed assets, and cost accounting
• Own and manage monthend, quarterend, and yearend close processes
• Produce accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure proper inventory valuation, manufacturing cost accounting, and variance reporting
• Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, and internal financial controls
• Lead financial reporting efforts to ensure transparency and data integrity

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in budget development and oversee cash flow management, expense control, and debt obligations
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasting tools
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and recommend strategic improvements
• Support executive decisionmaking with datadriven insights and business intelligence

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

• Develop, implement, and enforce internal control policies and procedures
• Lead internal and external audits; coordinate audit requests and documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including IRS reporting
• Oversee adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead crossfunctional risk management initiatives
• Manage insurance renewals, claims, and risk assessments
• Monitor customer credit risk and vendor financial exposure

Contracts, Banking & Treasury

• Review financial components of customer and vendor contracts
• Ensure compliance with pricing terms, rebate programs, SLAs, and cost commitments
• Partner with legal to evaluate financial risk in new agreements
• Manage banking relationships and treasury functions
• Support financing needs and capital planning

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Hire, train, and develop departmental managers
• Oversee daily workflow, departmental performance, and scheduling
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations
• Lead and develop accounting and cost accounting teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function
• Oversee ERP accounting modules and support automation and system optimization
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop financial strategies aligned with business goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems; proficiency with Excel.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problemsolving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, with the capacity to influence and guide executive decisionmaking.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Adaptability to a fastpaced manufacturing environment with demanding standards for quality and productivity.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP implementation and optimization
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements specific to the manufacturing industry.
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and business intelligence tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, or related software.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or other relevant certification.

Travel Requirements

• This position requires travel to Everett and Lancaster for team meetings and strategic sessions. May be as much as 10% 15% per year.

Get to Know Us

Come be a part of the #1 FASTSIGNS location globally, right here in Lancaster!

Who are we? We are an employee-rewarding, growing organization that is winning nationally in the world of signs and graphics. We believe a team like we've built can sincerely improve the lives of our employees and our customers - that's why we've made "improve life, together" our purpose. What do we do here? We deliver visual communication solutions - we work in an amazing industry that merges the functional with the creative. We are manufacturing pros and we are production artists. We deal with the complexity of technology and color while we obsess over the basics of good process and loving people. We have BIG plans to continue to be an eyebrow raising, inventive, growing company and we can’t do it without the best people and team. We are looking for a passionate co-worker, great communicator and an excellent person to be a critical part of our team; someone special to take REALLY good care of our craft and customer. Here at FASTSIGNS, we have high expectations for customer obsession and company culture. We have chosen a culture of –

• Communication (the key to our success)
• Performance (help us grow as individuals and as an organization)
• Kindness (a place where everyone can thrive) as the foundation on which to build.

Creating this type of workplace takes hard work and dedication from everyone involved, but we are committed to the process.

We’ve built something special; perhaps you can be part of it.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

About Fastsigns Everett, Lancaster, York

Come be a part of the #1 FASTSIGNS location globally! Who are we? We are an employee-rewarding, growing organization that is winning nationally in the world of signs and graphics. We believe a team like we've built can sincerely improve the lives of our employees and our customers - that's why we've made "improve life, together" our purpose. What do we do here? We deliver visual communication solutions - we work in an amazing industry that merges the functional with the creative. We are manufacturing pros and we are production artists. We deal with the complexity of technology and color while we obsess over the basics of good process and loving people. We have BIG plans to continue to be an eyebrow raising, inventive, growing company and we can’t do it without the best people and team. Creating this type of workplace takes hard work and dedication from everyone involved, but we are committed to the process. We’ve built something special; perhaps you can be part of it.