Assistant Plant Controller

Requisition Number: 73819

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Ensures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and corporate policies and procedures. Responsible for managing the period closing process preparation, with accuracy of the general ledger a primary focus. Ensures that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis. Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for Plant Controller and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists Controller with budget preparation (financial, Khalix load and presentation) and five year planning process to support Division(s).
• Assists Controller with monthly forecasting, modeling and understanding.
• Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provide detail on expense variances.
• Drives finance continuous process improvement.
• Provides financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reduction, and other initiatives as required.Analytical Support:
• Prepare financial presentations for monthly salaried communications meeting.
• Validate financial results within Plant and communicate these to division and corporate.
• Prepare monthly management report.
• Assist in statutory reporting & Sarbanes Oxley compliance:  Prepare quarterly SEC & Tax reporting package and prepare account reconciliations.

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:  40+

Travel Requirements:  Minimal

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's Degree (4years) in Accounting/Finance MBA – Finance desired.
• 5-10 years relevant experience; preferable Manufacturing/Cost Accounting experience; (Combination of U.S. “Big 4” public accounting firm and/or U.S. multinational corporation(s)).
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, general ledger systems & forecasting tools.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications.
• Good analytical skills, presentation skills and problem solving capability.
• Willing to relocate (mobile).

 

Experiences/Education - Desired

• VBA / Macro knowledge.
• Working experience with SAP.
• Working experience with PeopleSoft.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with the finance team and business customers/suppliers at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, works proactively and independently in a fast changing environment.
• Strong