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Thorlabs · 1 week ago

Director / Vice President Finance

Newton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $330K/yr

15+ years exp

Thorlabs Inc. is a leader in photonics and laser innovation, seeking a dynamic Director/Vice President of Finance. This role involves assisting the CFO in financial performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability.

Health CareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance

Participate in developing the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner

Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action

Assists the CFO in preparing all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports

Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the CEO, and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities

Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation

Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges

Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets

Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, and/or mergers and pension funds, and investments

Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position

Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs

Be an advisor from a financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter

Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group, as well as provide individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals

Provides senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation

Direct the standardization of global financial processes, including introducing new technologies

Qualification

Financial managementM&A experienceManufacturing industry experienceCPAMBADatabaseAccounting systemsChange agent experienceInternational project managementStrategic thinkingEthical conductConfidentiality