Job DescriptionPrimary Duties & 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.
Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Five or more years of progressive experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or manufacturing finance preferred.
Skills- 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.
Working ConditionsFull time onsite; Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting.
Physical RequirementsSome light lifting of boxed files may be required.
Safety RequirementsAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental ResponsibilitiesDepending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
