Director, Finance

Coherent Corp.; Seberang Perai; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to head its newly formed US GAAP Shared Services team in Malaysia. This role involves overseeing the budget and forecasting for the Corporate Shared Services entity while ensuring compliance with global standards. Candidates should possess a degree in accounting and have significant management experience in corporate finance. The company values integrity, collaboration, and accountability, offering a hybrid working environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Join a team that is committed to innovation and excellence in a stable and rewarding workplace.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years management experience in corporate finance preferred.
• Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the US GAAP Shared Services team and ensure compliance with global policies.
• Drive team engagement and oversee the monthly close process.

Skills

Management Experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Minimal Supervision

Education

Degree in Accounting

Professional Certificate Equivalent

Tools

Oracle E—Business Suite

Job description

Job Description

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the newly established US GAAP Shared Services team
• Complete the budget and forecast requirements for the Corporate Shared Services entity in Malaysia
• Assist the Corporate Shared Services leadership to transfer work from other global locations to the US GAAP Shared Services team
• Lead the team through the monthly close process, ensuring that it is completed timely and accurately
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by the team
• Ensure that the team complies with all applicable global policies, including those in the Coherent Controllers Manual
• Provide support to the global Operations Controllers, including reporting and analysis when requested
• Partner with the leadership of the Transactional Accounting Center of Excellence team in Ipoh, MY to drive improvements and create efficiency
• Lead special projects as assigned from Corporate Shared Services leadership
• Drive team engagement and ensure that performance standards are met

Skills And Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Professional Certificate equivalent
• Preferred with 4-6 years management experience in corporate finance
• Able to work under minimum supervision & meet deadlines
• Possess knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Able to effectively communicate with working partners in foreign countries
• This position reports directly to the Director of Global Shared Service in the US, so the ability to meet outside of scheduled work hours may be required
• Experience with common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Oracle E—Business Suite preferred

Working Conditions

• Hybrid

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.

About Us

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.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.