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JOB DESCRIPTION
Company: e2e Materials, Inc.
Job title:
Controller/Financial Manager
Location:
Ithaca, NY
Years of Experience: 7
Job Type:
Full-Time
Grade Level:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
2
Reports To: Joe Dickson
Education Required: 4 Year degree - Accounting
CPA strongly preferred
Travel Req’d:
Date Posted:
Exempt
Negligible
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Experience Required: Minimum 5 years experience as a Controller or Financial Manager in a
manufacturing environment. Must have extensive QuickBooks knowledge and experience with
activity based costing, cost centers, and inventory systems. Strongly prefer an individual with
lean manufacturing practices and ERP experience.
Summary of Position: The Controller is responsible for all areas relating to the financial
management and reporting for the company. This position will be responsible for developing and
maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely
financial statements while adhering to GAAP. The Controller will work closely with the Office
Manager/Bookkeeper, and is responsible for ensuring that work is completed in a timely and
accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a full range of accounting activities
including, but not limited to: overseeing and auditing general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and
inventory, managing human resource activities and a system of cost accounting, as well as
financial reporting, and offering assistance to the CFO in preparing budgets, forecasts, models,
and other activities as needed. The Controller will report to the CFO and will have ongoing
contact with the CEO, department heads, and other employees, which requires strong
interpersonal communication skill, both written and verbal.
Duties & Responsibilities:
 Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general
ledger structure.
 Ensure accurate and timely monthly, and year end close and related financial reports.
 Assist with all external reporting, including audits and other special reports.
 Assist the CFO in the daily banking requirements, including all electronic activities.
 Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by
implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
 Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
 Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff.
 Monitor, analyze, develop, and implement new & more efficient procedures to enhance
the workflow from all departments,
 Develop methods to optimize efficient use of resources and enhance reporting accuracy.
 Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
 Respond to inquiries from the CFO and firm wide managers.
 Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash
disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual
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inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, corporate credit card
accounts, cost accounting, Human Resources, and Operations etc.
Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and
applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax
reporting.
Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects,
programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary
Work closely with the CFO in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe
benefit programs for staff.
Assist CFO with financial forecasting, budgets, & projections.
Evaluate, and make recommendations to CFO for new service providers such as payroll
services, human resource management, banking & credit card services, and software to
enhance efficiency and accurate production of financial statements.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
Take hands-on lead position in developing, implementing, and maintaining a
comprehensive job cost system.
Prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state
policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Interface with outside CPA firms, banks and leasing firms, casualty/liability insurance
agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies
Report to the Board of Directors when necessary in writing and verbally
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 BS in Accounting , and CPA highly preferred
 Experience in manufacturing and cost accounting is essential including a thorough
understanding of inventory product flow and costing.
 Macintosh proficiency is essential and strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite,
especially Excel.
 Thorough understanding of QuickBooks & QuickBooks modules for manufacturing, as
well as other G/L packages and manufacturing accounting software. Prefer candidates
with knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to evaluate company needs in order to
recommend such software.
 Basic knowledge of corporate taxation in order to effectively communicate and work with
outside CPA firm.
 Exceptional work ethic.
 Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and
make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
 Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail & accuracy
 Strong verbal and written communication skills.
 Excellent interpersonal skills, management skills, and a team player.
 Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
 Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
Certificates & Licenses Other Requirements:
Contact:
Certified Public Accountant
Janet Walker-jwalker@e2ematerials.com