Director of Finance

Global Sight and Sound offers a leadership role that blends hands-on financial leadership with strategic influence. This Director of Finance position is primarily remote, with residency in Southeast Wisconsin, and provides direct collaboration with ownership. You will drive cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, job costing, and financial reporting to deliver clear visibility across the business while shaping the company’s financial trajectory.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) matching
• Primarily remote work environment
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a rapidly evolving company
• Direct collaboration with ownership and leadership
• High‑impact leadership role with long‑term growth potential
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Compensation and Location

SALARY: USD 120,000 - 140,000 per year
LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI (remote). Primarily remote with Southeast Wisconsin residency.

What success looks like

• Strong visibility into company financial performance
• Accurate and timely reporting
• Improved job costing and profitability tracking
• Healthy cash flow management
• Organized and efficient financial operations
• Strong partnership with ownership and department leaders

Ideal candidate

• Likes improving systems and processes
• Enjoys bringing structure to growing companies
• Is comfortable making recommendations and driving change
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Wants to be a key part of a growing leadership team
• Hands-on and operationally minded
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Detail-oriented but also strategic
• Process and systems focused
• Strong communicator and problem solver
• Able to build structure without creating unnecessary bureaucracy

Responsibilities

• Manage company cash flow and financial forecasting
• Develop and maintain annual budgets and financial projections
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Conduct job costing analysis and profitability reviews
• Analyze labor utilization, employee costing, and operational efficiency
• Manage sales and use tax filings and compliance
• Work closely with ownership to review company financial performance and strategic planning
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Manage payroll processing and payroll systems
• Oversee banking relationships and company bank accounts
• Assist with financing and line-of-credit management as needed
• Manage vendor programs and payment terms
• Support annual tax preparation and coordination with external accounting firm
• Maintain financial accuracy between operational and accounting systems
• Manage company insurance programs including general liability, workers compensation, vehicle insurance, and other business policies
• Oversee 401(k) program administration
• Support HR related administrative functions including onboarding and offboarding processes
• Manage and support Accounting & Administrative Coordinator role

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
• Master’s degree and/or CPA designation preferred
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, controller, or operational finance leadership roles
• Strong understanding of financial statements
• Strong understanding of cash flow management
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting
• Strong understanding of job costing
• Strong understanding of payroll and accounting operations
• Experience working in a small-to-mid-sized business environment preferred
• Construction, trades, integration, service, or project-based business experience highly preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with both leadership and operational teams

Technologies

• QuickBooks

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Primarily daytime hours
• Flexible remote work environment

Work location

Remote – candidates should reside in Southeast Wisconsin

Application questions

• Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field?
• Do you hold a CPA designation and/or Master’s degree?
• Do you have experience overseeing budgeting and financial forecasting?
• Have you worked in a construction, trades, service, or project-based business before?
• Do you currently reside in Southeast Wisconsin?