Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Access to Oracle ERP costing, inventory, manufacturing, and accounting data required for cost accounting review and reporting.
• Access to product cost, BOM, routing, standard cost, purchase price, inventory, WIP, gross margin, and related financial information.
• Access to confidential business information needed for costing analysis, internal reporting, audit support, and management review.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, Finance, IT/ERP support, auditors, customs officers, tax authorities, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Experience using Oracle ERP for costing, inventory, manufacturing, or financial reporting activities is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of team lead, supervisory, or coaching experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Skills

This position requires strong technical expertise in cost accounting, Oracle ERP costing, inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing cost flow. The incumbent must have strong analytical, problem-solving, Excel, and reporting skills, with the ability to review large volumes of cost and inventory data, identify issues, determine root causes, and recommend practical improvements. The role also requires good teamwork, communication, and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, Finance, IT, auditors, and other business partners. The incumbent should be detail-oriented, well organized, independent, and capable of managing multiple priorities accurately under tight reporting deadlines while maintaining confidentiality, compliance, and internal control standards.

Working Conditions

• Work full time in an office environment within a manufacturing company, with regular coordination with production and cross-functional teams.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

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.

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.