Recommend and maintain accounting policies for GAAP compliance
Oversee accounts payable and payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Manage accounts receivable to ensure efficient billing and cash flow
Assist in corporate income tax compliance and returns
Establish and uphold systems that verify data integrity and enhance company value
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO) package
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic Controller for the U.S. to assist in the oversight of the corporate accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports, including, but not limited to, internal and monthly external financial statements, annual audits, and budgets. You will be responsible for developing reports that summarize and forecast the company's business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present, and expected operations.
Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.
What You'll Do
Responsible for ensuring a complete and accurate General Ledger Analysis, identifying when new accounts are needed, and setting up new accounts
Reconciles inventory accounts & COGS, identifies and implements cost reductions
Completes Accounting Department Checklist, updates numbers weekly
Independently completes monthly Financial Statements within specified goals
Analysis of domestic F/S
Recommends and maintains accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP
Assists in the oversight of the disbursement function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, core employee expense reports, cash control, core payroll processing, and total corporate payroll tax compliance
Assists in the oversight of the accounts receivable function to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components, including billings, cash receipts application, etc., funding service management, which includes weekly funding reports and customer service; quarter and year-end payroll closing, including federal and state reports; and check statistic management
Assist the Global Controller in assuring corporate income tax compliance to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns, taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes
Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and establish best practices
Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the company's value
Requirements
What You Bring
A minimum of 10 years related experience with Consolidations, Eliminations, Foreign subsidiaries, Management experience, Benefits, Payroll, Banking, including credit lines and mortgages
A bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA, or MBA is preferred
Knowledge of US GAAP
Knowledge of US taxation
Manufacturing experience, including inventory costing and accounting
Experience in a global, multi-location business
Strong knowledge of the General Ledger System
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F & O) preferred
Salary range for this position is $186,000 - $210,000 depending on experience
Benefits
Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few..
