Controller

Pro Signs • Downingtown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Education - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certification - CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred for this level of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• health insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• 401k (with match)
• professional but family-oriented atmosphere

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees