OCS Controller

Coherent Corp. • Sunnyvale, CA

128d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 5+ years of direct experience in the multinational high-tech environment responsible for similar functions, especially in managerial and cost accounting, with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of related experience and a master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience in a large, multinational, heavily matrixed organization.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and modeling skills.
• Ability to influence and engage business partners, peers, direct/indirect reports.
• Ability to effectively interface with senior management.
• Self-reliant, problem solver and results oriented.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner.
• Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Oracle, and Hyperion Financial Management.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same.
• Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills.
• Exceptional work ethics and able to perform under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/ or CPA is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle i12, Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key financial partner to the OCS business units, supporting all activities related to revenue, margin, operating expenses, capital, and cash flow.
• Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations across the OCS business units, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all processes.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of financial statements, performing variance analysis, and delivering timely reports.
• Work closely with the operations team to prepare standard costs, review work orders, ensure accurate cost allocation, analyze cost fluctuations, and provide valuable insights for management.
• Support BU operations in the development of quarterly forecasts and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), ensuring a high level of accuracy and timely completion.
• Collaborate with tax, legal, offshore locations, and other departments to align financial operations with business objectives.
• Lead and/or support ad hoc projects as required by the Datacenter Business Group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees