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Thorlabs · 3 days ago

U.S. Controller

Newton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$186K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

Thorlabs Inc. is a leader in photonics and laser innovation, and they are seeking a dynamic U.S. Controller to oversee the corporate accounting department. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and managing both accounts payable and receivable functions.

Health CareManufacturing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

US GAAPConsolidationsGeneral Ledger SystemMicrosoft Dynamics 365US taxationManufacturing experienceManagement experiencePayrollBankingForeign subsidiaries

Required

A minimum of 10 years related experience with Consolidations, Eliminations, Foreign subsidiaries, Management experience, Benefits, Payroll, Banking, including credit lines and mortgages

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