Senior Financial Analyst

Coherent • Dallas, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other deliverables during the monthly close process. This role involves preparing and reviewing monthly balance sheet account analysis, researching and resolving reconciling items, and explaining department expense variances to various teams. The analyst will also support forecasting, budgeting, and financial outlook processes, assist with inventory activities, and provide accounting and reporting support to global manufacturing sites. Additionally, the position will handle audit requests, fixed asset tracking, and identify opportunities for process improvements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with five or more years of progressive experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, Oracle, and other ERP/reporting systems is essential, along with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment. Excellent communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset are also required.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of progressive experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or manufacturing finance preferred.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience improving reporting, processes, controls, and financial visibility.

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.

Benefits

• Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior