Plant Controller

Composing the core of a brighter world.

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application-specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium-doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings, and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable, and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. To do so, we continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

Plant Controller (Sturbridge)

Manage day to day operations of the Accounting department at Lightera LLC. (Sturbridge location). 

Position requires a seasoned financial executive with strong manufacturing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, risk management, reporting, analysis, presentation, and decision-making skills. Supervising and developing finance staff, development of short and long-term range financial plans and forecasts. This includes long term planning and preparing budgets and forecast for the PL and Cash, and assisting with operational excellence programs including Lean Improvements. Objective is to provide customer satisfaction to all levels of the operations and provide fiscal input for decision making.  The Controller is expected to participate and collaborate actively on the Senior Leadership team of Sturbridge and the Corporate Finance team.

 Essential Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: 

Prepare and coordinate financial reports, analyze financial data to identify trends and business opportunities, and present findings to management. 

• Budgeting & Forecasting: 

Develop and help coordinate annual budgets, process budgets, and create financial forecasts for the region. 

• Financial Control & Compliance: 

Implement and enforce financial systems, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. 

• Operational Improvement: 

Work with operations teams to resolve financial issues and drive improvements in profitability and cash flow within the region. 

• Team Leadership: 

Recruit, coach, and develop the financial support staff within the region. 

• Annual Audit & Risk Management: 

Collaborate with the internal audit department and external auditors to ensure recommendations are implemented and to put loss prevention measures in place. 

• Strategic Support: 

Assist management in creating short- and long-term financial goals and strategies. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

JDE and / or SAP knowledge

General Expectations:

• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Conform to all aspects of Lightera “Standards of Conduct” document

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of +8 years experience
• Manufacturing Background
• Significant experience in accounting, financial reporting, and management

  Additional Qualifications, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• A CPA or CMA

The salary range for this position is $125,000 – $140,000 annually. Placement within this range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.