Global VP, Finance & Strategic Growth

Thorlabs

New Jersey

On-site

USD 300,000 - 350,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs Inc. is seeking a senior finance executive to partner with the CFO in analyzing performance, guiding budgeting and forecasting, and identifying profitable growth opportunities across global operations.

You will lead financial analysis, strengthen controls, and drive strategic decision-making, with a career path toward the CFO role, reporting through the Global Controller and regional finance leaders.

Qualifications

15-20 years of accounting/finance experience.
M&A experience a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
CPA or MBA preferred.
Strong Manufacturing industry experience is a must.
Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP systems).
Background coordinating with IT staff and management of accounting and ERP systems.
Significant experience working with external auditors, bankers, and other key business partners.
Ability to evaluate acquisition opportunities.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
Demonstrated experience as a change agent.
Strong experience in financial management.
Demonstrated experience with global orientation/experience with international project management.
Demonstrated experience in process evaluation/management.
Strong sense of confidentiality & ethical conduct.

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.
Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline.
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.