Optical Solutions Business Unit Controller

Coherent Corp. US • Saxonburg, PA

63d

About The Position

The position involves overseeing financial accounting, reporting, analysis, and planning within the organization. The role requires ensuring compliance with US GAAP, managing financial close processes, and providing accurate financial reporting and analysis to support business decisions. The candidate will lead a team, ensuring they are motivated and equipped to perform effectively, while also acting as the primary interface with Corporate Finance. The role includes responsibilities in financial planning and forecasting, as well as maintaining adherence to quality and environmental standards.

Requirements

• B.S in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Three years of management experience combined with a minimum of ten years of related experience in manufacturing cost accounting, public accounting, general accounting, or internal audit.
• Strong managerial, supervisory and leadership skills.
• Understanding of fully integrated ERP system/supply chain.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Superior knowledge of manufacturing, cost accounting, and standard cost.
• Strong understanding of inventory and fixed assets.
• Experience with consolidations and foreign operations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good time management and organizational ability.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred.
• Hyperion and Oracle experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly financial close is conducted in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with US GAAP.
• Review and approve staff account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Monitor the impact of foreign currency.
• Explain monthly movements in inventory with an emphasis on gross margin and aging value of WIP.
• Review and validate monthly financial information from domestic and international business units.
• Participate in monthly reviews and understand current trends in productivity, yields, and work-in-progress.
• Review department expenses and headcount activity.
• Ensure that all new part numbers have standard costs.
• Regularly review items in CIP, and close projects in a timely fashion.
• Actively manage worldwide transfer pricing to comply with tax guidance.
• Maintain adequate controls to ensure accurate physical inventories.
• Assist in the process for attesting to the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting and accounting.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting on key financial metrics.
• Provide actual, budget, and forecast updates to management.
• Support and participate in periodic reviews and QBR’s.
• Ensure the financial integrity of business cases and CARs.
• Provide financial analysis and support for new product introductions and cost reductions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in revenue/margin growth and process improvements.
• Manage and coordinate preparation of 5 Year Plan, Budget, & Forecast.
• Drive budget/forecast related meetings and conference calls.
• Support the development of long-range strategic plans.
• Ensure your team is staffed, motivated, inspired, engaged, and empowered.
• Act as the primary interface to Corporate Finance.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Assistance or accommodation for disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees