Senior Financial Analyst

Coherent Corp.•Dallas, TX

18d•Onsite

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, Finance, or related field required.
Proficient with networked PC-based computer systems, including Microsoft Office, advanced Excel spreadsheets, email, Oracle, and other ERP/reporting systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes, explain variances, and develop actionable recommendations.
A self-starter with strong attention to detail, accuracy, ownership, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities and short deadlines.
Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex financial information clearly.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience improving reporting, processes, controls, and financial visibility.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of progressive experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or manufacturing finance preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other assigned deliverables during the monthly close process.
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items timely.
Research department expense variances and provide clear explanations of financial results to Finance, Operations, and leadership teams.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial outlook processes by preparing analysis, validating assumptions, and coordinating inputs with functional leaders.
Support physical inventory, cycle count, inventory reconciliation, and year-end inventory audit activities.
Provide accounting, reporting, and ERP support to functional departments and global manufacturing sites.
Support internal and external audit requests, compliance activities, and required documentation.
Assist with fixed asset tracking, capitalization support, and related reporting as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, strengthen controls, enhance data integrity, and streamline finance processes.
Provide additional support to the Finance team as needed.