What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Pro Signs?
Pro Signs, a 77-year-old signage and branding company based near Philadelphia, PA. We are seeking a Full Time, In Person, Controller to our team.
As one of the largest full-service sign companies in the Mid-Atlantic, Pro Signs specializes in regional and national account work as well as local architectural signage projects. Pro Signs is supported by a dedicated team of Project Managers, designers, hard-working fabricators and installers and are looking to add a Controller to our team who wants to grow with the company and help take us to the next level.
Preferred candidates will have 5 years’ experience in manufacturing industries. Signage experience is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
About Us
Since 1947 Pro Signs has been a national leader in the development of branding solutions. Operating an 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and support offices, we serve a wide array of customers in implementing branding and signage solutions for national petroleum, restaurant, banking, retail, industrial and service companies.
Join a winning team at Pro Signs!
251 Boot Rd.,
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-518-5881
www.prosign.net
Pro Signs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As one of the largest full-service sign companies in the Mid-Atlantic, Pro Signs specializes in regional and national account work as well as local architectural signage projects. Pro Signs is supported by a dedicated team of Project Managers, designers, hard-working fabricators and installers and are looking to add a Controller to our team who wants to grow with the company and help take us to the next level.
Preferred candidates will have 5 years’ experience in manufacturing industries. Signage experience is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Monthly Close - Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and issued in a timely manner.
- Reporting - Prepare comprehensive financial statement packages including,
- Income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analysis, KPI’s.
- Budgeting & Forecasting - Coordinate the annual / quarterly budgets process and provide monthly rolling forecasts to help guide strategic decision-making.
- Overhead Audit and Analysis – Review Overhead and provide actionable drilled in reporting to upper management for review.
- Standard Costing - Maintain and update standard costs for
- labor, materials, and overhead.
- Perform regular variance analysis to identify and correct inefficiencies.
- Inventory Control: Oversee perpetual inventory systems and lead physical inventory counts or cycle-counting programs to ensure accuracy.
- Margin Analysis: Analyze product-line profitability and manufacturing margins to advise on pricing strategies and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Manage – AR and AP team members. Unsure collections, invoicing and payables are on track.
- Audit Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensure all tax filings (federal, state, and local) are completed correctly.
- Risk Mitigation: Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, manage debt covenants (if applicable), and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Oversee Company HR & Safety Officer
- Employee benefits
- Corporate insurance renewals (workers’ compensation, general liability, auto, umbrella)
- Annual Reporting
- Payroll, ACA, 401k compliance, employee benefit plans
- Prevailing Wage Audits – Ensure prevailing wage is paid out appropriately at each payroll.
- Education - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- Certification - CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred for this level of responsibility.
- Experience - 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills - Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling).
- Direct experience managing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Epicor).
- Leadership - Proven track record of managing an accounting team and collaborating with cross-functional department heads (Production, Sales, HR).
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of GAAP and specialized knowledge of manufacturing cost structures.
About Us
Since 1947 Pro Signs has been a national leader in the development of branding solutions. Operating an 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and support offices, we serve a wide array of customers in implementing branding and signage solutions for national petroleum, restaurant, banking, retail, industrial and service companies.
Join a winning team at Pro Signs!
251 Boot Rd.,
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-518-5881
www.prosign.net
Pro Signs is an Equal Opportunity Employer