What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at GPD Optoelectronics?
The Controller is responsible for developing the organization’s overall financial policies. The position is responsible for providing strategic direction of all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax.
This full-time, exempt role will be located in Salem, NH and will report to the CEO.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implementation and administration of business management systems, as pertains to Accounting, (Visual) ERP and related activities.
- General ledger, journal entries and financial reporting responsibilities.
- Responsible for financial metrics, cost accounting, reporting P&L, and supporting operations in establishing proper burden/overhead rates.
- Payroll, Accounts Payable/receivables, cash & investment management
- Forecasting of expenses/revenues/cash flow in conjunction with strategic planning
- Oversight of Insurance, and Compliance registrations (eg: DDTC registration)
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Expert understanding of GAAP
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Expertise in administration of finances, standard reports, and accounting within a manufacturing business.
- Ability to work with a team to manage a dynamic, growing company.
- Knowledge of government contracts & familiarity with export regulations (including ITAR)
- Knowledge of HR sufficient to support managing third party providers of insurance, benefits, and onboarding activities related to payroll and HR/personnel data.
- Ability to provide support and successful implementation of Infor VISUAL ERP as relates to ensuring data entry, reporting, and proper execution of business transactions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, preferably with direct experience in semiconductor manufacture.
- BS Degree in Finance/Accounting with a secondary education degree in accounting or related field is required.
- MBA is desired.
- Experience with government contracts and export regulations is also highly desirable.
- CPA is desired
MISC:
- Able to lift up 20 lbs
- Travel may be required
GPD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About GPD
At GPD Optoelectronics, we believe that by operating with integrity and trust we drive constant organizational improvement, which strengthens our relationships with our employees and customers. Customer success remains our highest priority, so we strive to deliver high-quality products on time, and provide unparalleled service, responsiveness, and collaboration.
Founded in 1973 as Germanium Power Devices Corp, we began by making high-quality germanium transistors. Since the early 1980’s we have earned our place as a trusted manufacturer of both germanium and indium gallium arsenide photodiodes. We are located in Salem, NH.
About GPD Optoelectronics
GPD Optoelectronics is expanding! Do you have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement? Do you share the passionate belief that we must always strive to do better? Based out of Salem, NH, our team members are design-oriented, customer-focused, and work hard to engineer custom solutions for every client’s needs. If you have an eye for detail and share our passion for the photonics industry, come join our team of professionals who are dedicated to advancing tomorrow’s photo detector technology!
