Senior Accountant - Consolidations

Senior Accountant – Consolidations Norcross, GA Position Summary Duties relating to consolidation and accounting are the foundation of this role. Manage the financial consolidation process for multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. This position is a hybrid role requiring on-site attendance at least two days per week. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. 5+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting in a global manufacturing company. Additional Qualifications, Certifications and/or Licenses CPA or CMA preferred. Essential Responsibilities Prepare financial statements and reporting (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, etc.). Compile and review financial reports and data used in preparing financial reports and disclosures. Manage consolidation-related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, consolidation mappings, intercompany eliminations, and other processes/controls. Investigate and resolve consolidation issues. Prepare consolidation and adjusting journal entries, system reconciliations, and other ad hoc requests on a timely and accurate basis. Analyze and validate the foreign currency and translation impact on financial results. Report capital investment and tracking to parent company. Other financial reporting & analysis as needed. Team Leadership Hire, engage, coach, and develop team members. Annual Audit Collaborate with the internal audit department and external auditors to ensure recommendations are implemented. Other duties and projects as assigned. Minimal travel. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Accounting systems knowledge (SAP and JDE preferred). General Expectations Demonstrate effective communication (verbal, written) skills. Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite. Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information. Strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures. Exhibit all aspects of Lightera “Standards of Conduct”. Company Overview Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Working at Lightera offers the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to a dynamic work environment, competitive salaries and generous benefits are provided, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan. Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors, following established health and safety policies and procedures. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future; visa sponsorship is not available. Only candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted. Lightera is an 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 or status as an individual with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lightera