nLIGHT, Inc Hiring for Senior Corporate Accounting Manager at Camas, WA  Full Time

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT is a rapidly growing publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). nLIGHT is a global leader in high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense applications.Headquartered in Camas, WA, nLIGHT employs over 1,000 people with operations in the U.S., China, and Europe.

As a critical member of nLIGHT Finance and Accounting team, the Senior Corporate Accounting Manager will be responsible for account reconciliations, journal entries, process improvements, and managing the daily operations of their direct reports within the general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, and fixed assets functions. This position will be supporting a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

A successful candidate will be resourceful in identifying key drivers to improve team performance and identifying and minimizing risks, skilled in communication, and effective in partnering with a variety of cross functional teams. In addition, continuous improvement and innovation are key to the success of the team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations and transactions of staff, including General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory, Fixed assets, and other assorted accounting topics
• Ensure accurate General Ledger accounts by performing journal entries, accruals, analysis, and reconciliations
• Advise staff on coding transactions, reconciliation practices, and proper treatment of transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Identify, plan, manage and implement process improvement projects
• Acts as liaison with other departments and the accounting departments of subsidiaries to ensure effective relationships and timely resolution of issues
• Ensure transactions and processes meet necessary ICOFR (SOX) and GAAP requirements
• Monitor for aging unresolved inquiries and transactions and proactively seeks timely resolution
• Drives change to optimize operations and increase productivity
• Helps direct reports establish annual goals and objectives and monitors individual performance as well as professional development progress. Administers performance appraisals and addresses performance issues with employees
• Support various corporate reporting, forecasting, analysis, and process improvement projects as assigned
• Support annual audits and SOX assessment
• Other tasks and duties, as assigned

Qualifications & Education:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• CPA required
• 2+ years of public accounting experience, (big 4 preferred)
• 8+ years accounting experience with at least 2+ years in a manager role
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger practices
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment highly desired
• Experience with tax provisions, sales and use, and business and occupational taxes highly desired
• Familiarity with DCAA and other government related accounting desirable
• Experience with a multi-subsidiary environment and intercompany relationships desirable
• Excellent skills in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience utilizing ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong work ethic with superior time-management skills, capable of organizing and tracking multiple deadlines and priorities
• Creative and tenacious problem-solver with strong analytical skills

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and level/title will be based on experience, education, and skills:

• Senior Accounting Manager: $125,000 – $140,000

Other Compensation and Benefits:

• Target Cash Bonus of 6-8% of your wages
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, increasing by 1 day each year up to 4 weeks
• 9 paid holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month following start date
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits including Prescription and Orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $37.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To meet security and export control regulations, this position requires either U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Status.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanyingtemporary supplement. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or.