About Gelberg Signs

Gelberg Signs is a full service sign company. We design, fabricate, install and service all sign types. We've been in business since 1941 and we are the areas largest sign manufacturer. We handle any size project from stadiums, arenas, hotels, shopping centers and office buildings to smaller projects for individual business owners, office tenants and retailers.

Why Work Here?

Gelberg Signs has been delivering iconic sign projects across the DMV area for over 80 years with a deep commitment to helping our clients leave a lasting impression. Working with us offers a unique and rewarding experience for individuals seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career in the sign manufacturing industry. Employees enjoy a collaborative team environment where they feel challenged and supported to learn, develop, and strive for excellence on every project.

Gelberg Signs is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (paid weekly), with an annual discretionary performance-based bonus opportunity. 
• Comprehensive benefits: Employer contributions to health, dental, and vision insurance plus 401K match and profit sharing
• Work-life balance: Two (2) weeks vacation annually, seven (7) personal days annually.
• Professional growth opportunities in a leadership role with company-wide impact.

Your Role

As our Accounting Director, you will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, ensure compliance with financial regulations, optimize financial processes, and provide strategic financial guidance. Managing a team of three, you will take a hands-on leadership approach across the accounting functions to support billing, certified payroll, AR/AP, purchasing, and financial reporting. This role requires close collaboration with several departments to maintain a smooth financial process.

You'll work directly with the President to deliver high quality financial reports and continuously enhance accounting practices and processes to support working capital management and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team: oversee hiring, training, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance: Maintain adherence to GAAP, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Maintain clean financials: Oversee monthly reconciliations, prepare financial statements, and manage the annual financial review and tax filings.
• Drive process improvement: Streamline invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, certified payroll, and reporting.
• Budgeting & forecasting: Support leadership in long-term financial planning and risk management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with key departments to optimize accounting operations for project invoicing and materials purchasing.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or 10+ years of relevant accounting experience. 
• CPA certification is a plus but not required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial compliance, and tax regulations.
• Comfort with learning and navigating financial technology systems.
• Ability to analyze financial performance and support data-drive decision making.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Reach, push, pull, bend, squat.
• Valid driver's license.
• Wear personal protective equipment, when required (e.g. safety glasses, hard hats).
• Work in loud environments.