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Financial Controller

Reports To:

President

Position Overview

The Controller manages the day-to-day financial operation of Downtown FabWorks. They lead and manage the organization's accounting and financial functions through preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports that enable the organization to make sound business decisions, in addition to ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The role requires an in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strong attention to detail, and industry regulations and trends. The position reports to the President of Downtown FabWorks.

responsibilities

Functions as the team leader of the Downtown FabWorks accounting and financial reporting:

Manage all aspects of the organization’s accounting processes, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgeting, and forecasting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements, following GAAP standards
Manage monthly departmental budgets in conjunction with the department heads
Utilize Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting process to ensure that we maintain the correct visibility, and prevent overbillings and underbillings and earned revenue
Manage project cashflow in conjunction with our project managers
Analyze financial data and prepare reports for senior management
Coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance with overall organization policies and procedures
Develop and maintain internal control systems to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting
Identify areas of improvement in the accounting process and make appropriate recommendations
Develop and implement strategies to improve financial operations' overall efficiency and effectiveness
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Guide complex transactions, including review of contracts before execution
Assist in evaluating the financial impact of business initiatives and investments and contribute to long-term financial planning and growth strategies.
Identify and communicate trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenue and expenses
Anticipated Schedule Ratio: 90% in-person, 10% remote

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Key Attributes

Efficient Communicator - Able to communicate effectively with external and internal communications.
Team leader - This position is responsible for managing several team members, each with their own projects, as well as assistants to delegate workload to. The person in this position needs to have strong leadership skills, be able to coach the team through troubleshooting scenarios, and develop trust within the organization.
Problem Solving - This is a growing business and there are always unforeseen challenges. Being able to troubleshoot and communicate through a problem with peers is critical toward this role.
Efficient Operator - Understands the value of everyone’s time. The person who fills this position needs to make sure that goals are achieved in a timely manner and manages their workflow accordingly.
Organized and Able to Scale - Understands the importance of administrative organization, including file and document management, time management, and software to achieve administrative scale.
Emotional intelligence — Has the ability to read people, adapt your approach, and work effectively with a diverse team of skilled craftspeople and creative professionals.

Requirements

Must be well-versed in the following software:
- NetSuite, Sage, BambooHR, QuickBooks and other accounting software
- Project management software, Asana preferred.
- Excel
- Google Drive
- Slack
- Time management software, including Google Calendar and all of its functionality

Must have a minimum of 7-10 years experience in small business accounting with 3-5 years experience as a Controller or Senior Accountant
Ability to adapt to new technologies and project management methodologies.
Ability to develop and maintain KPI’s and metric tracking in the project management department
Experience with project financial planning and project cash flow management
Bachelor's degree or higher

Compensation

$90,000 - $120,000 annual salary based on experience and fit
401(k) Retirement plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off: Accrued PTO (up to 20 days per year), 10 paid holidays

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Disclaimer

Downtown FabWorks firmly believes that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not only a legal requirement under our nation’s laws, but also an imperative. It is a critical component of our effort to develop the most qualified, diverse workforce possible, with a strong belief that an individual shall succeed based on talent, merit, work ethic, passion, and commitment to the company vision.

It is the policy of Downtown FabWorks that all employees and applicants for employment be afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity including transgender status), national origin, religion, age (40 or over), genetic information, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO-protected activity. As part of its program of equal opportunity, Downtown FabWorks prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories. In addition, it is also our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment based on marital status, status as a parent, and past, present, and future military service, or lack thereof.

Ryan McDonald

Senior Creative Producer, RED VELVET

Downtown FabWorks was a standout partner for our brand activation at Tales of the Cocktail. From the start, their team was collaborative, communicative, and deeply invested in bringing our vision to life with smart tech integration and seamless execution. Their onsite crew was not only skilled, but also incredibly friendly and easy to work with, making install a breeze. The final result was high-quality, on-brand, and a true showstopper.

Jordan Schwartz

Owner, Primetime Innovations

A+ job and A++ team. Every single crew member was extremely helpful, very respectful to all on site, and willing to help wherever and however without any complaints. Amazing group…next project, I am going to request that exact crew! Thank you. You killed it.

Paul Utterback

Business Development, Crystal Clear Imaging

A model company for design and fabrication. If you can dream it, Downtown FabWorks can do it.

Mike Cassesi

Owner, CASSESI Commercial Construction

Dan and his team are true professionals who are in a league of their own. When it comes to creativity, quality, and skill, Downtown FabWorks is a company that we know we can trust. Dan is down-to-earth, responsive, hardworking, and a true pleasure to work with every time.

Scott Beelman

Partner, Katapult Events

In the world of live events—where things often change on a whim—it's great to have a fabrication partner who understands our business and exceeds our expectations every single time.

Irina Gusin

Independent Exhibitions Producer

Dan and his team at Downtown FabWorks were able to fully produce and execute a large-scale structure thoughtfully and in record time when my project's deadline was threatened by Hurricane Ida. I couldn't be more appreciative of Dan's professionalism and hard work during a very stressful and uncertain time. Dan and his team were a joy to work with!

Kristen Kain

Owner, Kristen Kain: Marketing + Events

Downtown FabWorks is a great group to work with on any event project. They are experienced in all things related to scenic fabrication and installation, and they are flexible and accommodating as the needs of the project are developing. Having a reliable scenic partner is crucial to the success of the project—and Downtown FabWorks does not disappoint.