At Thorlabs Inc., we’re pushing the boundaries of photonics and laser innovation, and we know that our people are at the core of our success. 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 accountsReconciles inventory accounts & COGS, identifies and implements cost reductionsCompletes Accounting Department Checklist, updates numbers weeklyIndependently completes monthly Financial Statements within specified goalsAnalysis of domestic F/SRecommends and maintains accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAPAssists 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 complianceAssists 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 managementAssist 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 codesAssist 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 valueRequirementsWhat You Bring A minimum of 10 years related experience with Consolidations, Eliminations, Foreign subsidiaries, Management experience, Benefits, Payroll, Banking, including credit lines and mortgagesA bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA, or MBA is preferredKnowledge of US GAAPKnowledge of US taxationManufacturing experience, including inventory costing and accountingExperience in a global, multi-location businessStrong knowledge of the General Ledger SystemMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F & O) preferredSalary range for this position is $186,000 - $210,000 depending on experience Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.BenefitsThorlabs 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..
At Thorlabs Inc., we’re pushing the boundaries of photonics and laser innovation, and we know that our people are at the core of our success. 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
Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
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..
Thorlabs Ltd. manufactures Motion Control and Vibration Isolation products for photonics applications in the industrial and research sectors.12 miles from Cambridge with train and bus linkDouble digit annual growthOur vision and values drive our operations, our interactions, and the traits we look for in new talent:In addition to onsite training, we offer multiple and cross-departmental opportunities for development:External training and funded educationHands-on lab experience across global locationsCareer progression opportunitiesAnnual entity-wide leadership development Contributed Pension Scheme Group Life Cover Private Health Care Child Care Vouchers Group Income Protection and more.If you wish to apply for the above position, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NX or email recruitment@thorlabs.comIn line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Thorlabs Ltd. manufactures Motion Control and Vibration Isolation products for photonics applications in the industrial and research sectors.
12 miles from Cambridge with train and bus link
Double digit annual growth
Our vision and values drive our operations, our interactions, and the traits we look for in new talent:
In addition to onsite training, we offer multiple and cross-departmental opportunities for development:
External training and funded education
Hands-on lab experience across global locations
Career progression opportunities
Annual entity-wide leadership development
Contributed Pension Scheme 
Group Life Cover
Private Health Care 
Child Care Vouchers
Group Income Protection and more.
If you wish to apply for the above position, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NX or email recruitment@thorlabs.com
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
