Architectural Fabrication / Construction

Financial & Operational Visibility

Client: Nova Industrial Arts — Custom signage and architectural fabrication

About Nova Industrial Arts

Nova Industrial Arts designs and manufactures large-scale custom signage and architectural fabrication for commercial and construction clients. With complex project-based operations spanning multiple departments, the company needed financial systems that could keep pace with its operational demands.

The Situation

Nova had limited visibility into department-level costs, project budgets, and labor performance. Financial reporting was inconsistent, making it difficult for leadership to connect project activity to financial outcomes. The company needed stronger financial infrastructure, project-level controls, and dedicated team support to scale operations effectively.

Systems Implemented

QuickBooks Desktop

Accounting infrastructure and workflows

Ramp

Spend and procurement management

Excel / Power Query

Financial analysis and operational reporting

Operational Work Completed

Implemented structured balance sheet reconciliation processes

Established consistent monthly financial reporting

Improved clarity and reliability of management financial statements

Built department-level payroll and labor reporting

Implemented reporting for labor-to-revenue tracking

Created financial visibility into operational performance across departments

Implemented time management controls with project managers

Strengthened project budget tracking and cost monitoring

Improved billing predictability tied to project progress

Enabled cash flow forecasting tied to project pipeline and billing schedules

Team Deployment

Degtar Accounting recruited and onboarded two dedicated team members:

Accounting Professional

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Month-end close processes

Ongoing bookkeeping

HR / Payroll Administrator

Employee management

Payroll processing

HR coordination

Administrative structure

Key Wins

Reliable monthly financial reporting infrastructure

Clear department and labor cost visibility

Stronger project budget tracking and operational controls

Improved billing predictability and forecasting capability

Greater cash flow preparedness tied to project activity

Two key hires supporting finance and HR administration

Scalable finance systems supporting continued growth

The Result

Nova Industrial Arts moved from limited financial visibility to a structured finance environment with reliable reporting, department-level cost tracking, project controls, and a dedicated team—giving leadership the clarity needed to make faster, more informed decisions.

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