Controller
Location: Reynoldsville, PA
Department: Finance
Reports to: Production Unit Manager
About Us
Seco Tools – Niagara Cutter is part of a global organization focused on precision manufacturing, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a collaborative, business-minded Controller to help strengthen financial performance and support sound decision-making across our manufacturing operations.
Position Overview
The Controller leads financial management and reporting for the operation, ensuring accurate results, effective controls, disciplined cost management, and clear financial insight for strategic decisions. This position oversees accounting, finance, and cost-control activities and partners closely with production, operations, and supply chain teams to align financial goals with manufacturing objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
- Monitor manufacturing costs, profitability, and trends; identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Provide management with financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and serve as a key contact for auditors.
- Oversee cash flow, working capital optimization, financial risk assessment, and relationships with banks and other stakeholders.
- Oversee financial ERP systems, data integration, reporting, costing, process improvement, and automation.
- Lead, coach, and develop accounting, finance, and cost-control teams.
- Collaborate across functions to support operational and financial performance.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree and/or related operations experience.
- Five or more years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management role.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex issues.
- Data analysis skills and experience.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.
- Flexible thinking and the ability to adapt when challenges require a new approach.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, financial analysis tools, and accounting software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership Expectations
As a Seco leader, the Controller is expected to:
- Communicate clearly: Explain goals and priorities directly, lead change, and act as a role model.
- Make sound decisions: Apply a business-minded, results-oriented approach; demonstrate courage; take responsibility; and drive continuous improvement.
- Coach and support others: Maintain a positive, opportunity-focused mindset; remain accessible; listen; provide support; and recognize employee contributions.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks at 90% of wage
- Retirement plan options – 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution
- Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Join Our Team
If you are a hands-on financial leader who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative approach, we invite you to apply and help advance the performance of our Reynoldsville manufacturing operation.
Apply today to be considered for the Controller position with Seco Tools – Reynoldsville at www.secotools.com/career.
Seco Tools, a subsidy of Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law
