Country Controller

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About Lumilens

At Lumilens, we are building the critical photonics infrastructure powering the next generation of AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, our technology enables faster, cooler, and dramatically more efficient systems. Backed by leading investors and built by industry veterans, we are scaling rapidly to bring cutting-edge silicon photonics into high-volume production.

The Role

This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional who wants to operate at the center of manufacturing, supply chain, and strategic decision-making. As Country Controller, you will serve as the key finance partner to our Thailand operations, helping shape how Lumilens scales manufacturing capability, drives cost discipline, and builds a resilient global supply chain. You will translate complex operational realities into clear financial insight, influence major investment decisions, and help leadership navigate growth with rigor and speed. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to go well beyond traditional country finance, to play a visible role in building the financial and operational foundation of a next-generation deep-tech company.

Key Responsibilities

Own monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting for Thailand

Manage statutory reporting under TFRS, corporate tax, VAT, and Revenue Department filings

Liaise with external auditors and ensure clean audit outcomes

Execute and continuously improve SOX controls at the Thailand entity

Partner with local operations on cost controls, expense management, and working capital

Manage payroll compliance, withholding tax, and local regulatory filings

Coordinate with Group Tax on transfer pricing and intercompany matters

Drive process standardization and automation across the local finance team

Required Qualifications

CPA (Thailand CPA, US CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

7-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience

SOX experience — hands-on execution and documentation

Strong Thai accounting standards, tax, and regulatory knowledge

English language proficiency — written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

Technology / hardware / semiconductor / FMCG industry experience

Manufacturing cost accounting exposure

Track record of building and developing finance teams and processes from scratch.

US MNC experience — controller or senior finance leader inside a US-headquartered multinational

What We Offer

A highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape financial and operational decisions in a fast-scaling, deep-tech manufacturing environment.

The chance to work at the intersection of finance, operations, and advanced photonics technology—where your analysis directly influences investment, margin, and scale.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive health benefits.

Meaningful exposure to cross-functional and global leadership teams across Singapore, Thailand, India, and the United States.

Professional growth and development opportunities, including the ability to build processes, strengthen systems, and help define the next chapter of operations finance at Lumilens.

A collaborative, ambitious environment where experienced operators can make an outsized impact and help build something category-defining from the ground up.

*Lumilens is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, identity, orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.