Financial Reporting Manager

Thorlabs•Newton, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture. Responsible for accurate, timely and complete financial statement preparation and analysis, including general knowledge of transaction flows, measurement and recording. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Requirements

7-10 Years related experience
Demonstrated experience consolidating multiple domestic and foreign subsidiaries
Familiar with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
Operations management background in a manufacturing environment including production and inventory control helpful
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required
Microsoft D365 ERP system, Microsoft products
Uses experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of complicated tasks
Advanced Excel skills are required.

Nice To Haves

CPA or master’s degree preferred
Knowledge of Atlas and Power BI a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring a complete and accurate domestic general ledger analysis
Identifies and implements cost reductions
Understands computer systems and information flow in a perpetual accounting system
Responsible for the accounting department closing checklist (monthly and annual)
Provides guidance on accounting procedures and controls
Identifies when new general ledger accounts are needed
Completion and analysis of monthly domestic financial statements
Compilation of the monthly consolidated financial statements
Completes annual audited consolidation of domestic and foreign subsidiaries, including all GAAP eliminations, workpapers and external financial statements
Compiles information and work papers for the preparation of income tax returns and reviews completed returns prior to submission
Compiles domestic and consolidated budgets and work papers
Preparation of management reports
Completes special projects as assigned