Controller

Cygnus Manufacturing Company LLC•Saxonburg, PA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Controller at CMC, you will oversee the financial operations of our manufacturing business, ensuring accurate reporting, managing accounting processes, and providing financial guidance to support continued growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing company serving in increasingly responsible positions in the accounting function of a growth company
Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax, and banking working knowledge
Able to analyze, problem-solve, and make improvement recommendations
Possess a service attitude, be customer facing, commitment to quality, and ability to communicate effectively
Able to work under stress and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Highly proficient computer skills, including background in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Able to work independently and with others at all levels
Well organized and proactive with a keen sense of urgency
Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold, and/or noisy areas)
Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results)

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA a plus

Responsibilities

Reports to the CEO
Manage staff with responsibility for customer billing and collections, accounts payable, cost and general accounting, fixed assets, and reporting
Direct treasury activities, including management of a line of credit, cash flow transactions, and related forecasts. Assist in banking relationships. Credit approval for new customers and payment terms for suppliers
Prepare and/or monitor all internal and external financial reports
Provide financial expertise to senior management regarding short-term revenue forecasts, estimating and project pricing, job costs, variances, backlog activity, overhead rates, and financing equipment purchases. Participate in the renewal of employee benefit plans
Oversee disbursement activities, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, core employee expense reports, cash control, and core payroll processing
Oversee the activities of the Accounts Receivable Department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all billings and Accounts Receivable aging components. Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on payables
Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company's value
Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, contract negotiations, customer and product contribution margin, and company gross profit margin evaluations
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase company value through collaboration with shop floor personnel
Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, suppliers, and others in a courteous and professional manner
Assist in managing facility-related building maintenance expenditures and project priorities. Communicate with the industrial park managing committee on all matters
Coordinate budget process and lead comprehensive manufacturing metrics with frequent reporting of variances, and improvement recommendations to the CEO
Assist in preparation of the Company’s annual report and related audit, including the 401(k) plan. Prepare schedules in support of the preparation of tax returns
Participate with operating activities, assessment of production levels, purchase order approvals, inventory turnover, job processing, customer/vendor negotiations, equipment grants, inventory reserves, and inventory accuracy, including review of periodic cycle counting
Administer the 401(k) plan, coordinate participant education, and serve on the investment committee
Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Health & Safety Policy