Controller

Cygnus Manufacturing Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA & FSA Options

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term - 

Disability

401(k) with 50% Employer Match up to 8

Paid Time Off

Vacation Time

Personal Days

9 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Cygnus Manufacturing Company in Saxonburg, PA, seeks a Controller to oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls. You will guide staff in billing, payables, receivables, payroll, and cost accounting, while partnering with leadership on strategic decisions and growth initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of manufacturing accounting experience, CPA/MBA preferred, and mastery of GAAP and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 10+ years in manufacturing accounting.
• MBA and/or CPA is a plus.
• Strong ledger, AP, AR, payroll, taxes, and banking knowledge.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving and improvement focus.
• Effective communicator with leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the CEO.
• Manage staff responsible for customer billing and collections, AP, cost accounting, fixed assets, and reporting.
• Direct treasury activities including line of credit, cash flow, and forecasts; assist in banking relationships.
• Prepare and monitor internal and external financial reports.
• Provide financial analysis for forecasts, project pricing, job costs, variances, and margins.
• Oversee AP, disbursements, payroll, and cash control.
• Oversee AR to ensure timely billings and aging management.
• Establish controls to verify data integrity and enhance company value.
• Assist in capital investments, negotiations, and margin evaluations.
• Collaborate with shop floor personnel to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate budget processes and manufacturing metrics reporting to the CEO.
• Assist in annual reporting, audits, and 401(k) plan administration.
• Participate in production assessments, purchasing approvals, inventory controls, and term negotiations.
• Serve on the investment committee and support policy adherence.

Skills

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Income tax

Banking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

MBA and/or CPA a plus

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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Controller

Management Cygnus Manufacturing Company, Saxonburg, PA, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1130

Looking for a Company Where You Can Make a Difference? Join Cygnus Manufacturing Company!

Since 1963, Cygnus Manufacturing Company has been a family-oriented employer committed to providing a positive work environment, work-life balance, and opportunities for long-term growth in addition to providing our industry-leading customers with quality, precision components where accuracy, detail, and reliability are critical. Located in Saxonburg, PA, we're proud to offer a modern workplace where employees can build rewarding careers.

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.

Why Work at Cygnus Manufacturing?

• Family-oriented culture with a collaborative leadership team
• Growing company with over 60 years of success
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on financial and business strategy
• Modern, technology-driven manufacturing environment
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations and leadership

Benefits Package

• HSA & FSA Options
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 50% Employer Match up to 8%
• Paid Time Off, including:
  • Vacation Time
  • Personal Days
  • 9 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Duties:

• 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.

Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

• 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;
• MBA and/or CPA a plus;
• 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)

ADA Disclaimer: Cygnus Manufacturing Company (CMC) will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.