Finance Plant Controller, Solar Module

Corning · United States

Requisition Number: 77171 The company built on breakthroughs. ​ Join us.​ 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.

• Lead the finance function, and be a key member and decision maker of the Plant management staff
• Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, support and review period financial reports and ledgers, and publish plant period report
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities, including fixed asset management, inventory valuation, product costing, period reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and overall asset and liability control
• Proactively identify cost problems, use appropriate analysis drive to root cause, and take the lead on problem resolution and development of effective solutions
• Drive process improvements within the finance function: document existing processes (SOP’s) and seek improvement opportunities to reduce complexity
• Lead the system (SAP) integration projects, and all corporate system initiatives/projects.
• Ensure appropriate support of Solar Module divisional requirements and Corning Finance functions
• Prepare annual budget and business forecasts, and analyze and seek approval for capital investments with return metrices (ROI, IRR & Payback)
• Maintain internal control systems and ensure compliance to local regulations, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, US GAAP, and Corporate Accounting Policies, and participate as a leader in setting and managing the direction of the plant as well as support tax and insurance filings
• Take on various ad-hoc responsibilities as required. Source, select, and develop talent to support global and entity Finance talent needs

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Cost modeling, inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting
• Solid understanding of GAAP, cost modeling, inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting
• Ability to learn on the fly and serve on various project teams, learn quickly when facing new problems or unfamiliar tasks
• Able to act with complete independence and objectivity
• Self-motivated, ability to take initiative, culturally sensitive, ambitious and aspires to grow professionally
• Able to manage through ambiguity and perform in fast past environment, proven ability to embrace and drive change, and ability to challenge decisions and provide alternative recommendations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required
• 10+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience required, cost accountant experience preferred
• Strong computer skills required: proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools
• Experience working with PeopleSoft, SAP, Khalix, and Performance Excellence knowledge (Six Sigma, lean processes) preferred
• MBA/CPA preferred

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.