Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Act as a key financial partner to the Transceiver business units, supporting all activities related to revenue, margin, operating expenses, capital, and cash flow.

Support and help with monthly and quarterly accounting processes, including financial reporting and variance analysis.

Oversee day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely reporting.

Perform monthly and quarterly expense review, monitor spending trends, and provide financial guidance.

Partner with operation to review standard cost, manufacturing variances, work orders, and cost allocation.

Support quarterly forecasts, annual operating plan, and long-range planning activities.

Analyze key financials drivers including gross margin, ASP, volume, and product mix.

Collaborate with tax, legal, offshore finance teams, and other functions to align financial operations with business objectives.

Support and lead ad hoc projects as required by the business user.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• MBA and/ or CPA is preferred.
• 5+ years of direct experience in the multinational high-tech environment responsible for similar functions, especially in managerial and cost accounting, with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years of related experience and a master's degree; or equivalent experience.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong practical knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience in a large, multinational, heavily matrixed organization.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and modeling skills.
• Ability to influence and engage business partners, peers, direct/indirect reports.
• Ability to effectively interface with senior management.
• Self-reliant, problem solver and results oriented.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner.
• Experience with Oracle i12, Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is preferred.
• Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Oracle, and Hyperion Financial Management.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same.
• Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills.
• Exceptional work ethics and able to perform under pressure.

Working Conditions

• This position is hybrid /and onsite at least 3days per week.
• Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel globally up to 30% of the time or more as the job requires.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending 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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: The Assistant Controller supports the Transceiver Business by overseeing accounting operations, financial close, forecasting, and business analysis. This role partners with business and operations leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong cost control, and effective planning. The position will initially support key processes and gradually assume greater ownership as familiarity with the business and systems increases.