Finance Manager

Requisition Number: 78272   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.     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 Our Finance Plant Controller, CET Erwin is a key member of the plant management staff, collaborating and providing financial analysis to support plant and business objectives. As a Plant Controller, you will:

Direct and develop the plant finance staff, coach talent to support talent management initiatives 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 Prepare annual budget and business forecasts, and analyze and seek approval for capital investments with return metrices (ROI, IRR & Payback) Proactively identify cost problems, use appropriate analysis drive to root cause, drive problem resolution, and development of effective solutions 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 Drive process improvements within the finance function: document existing processes (SOP’s) and seek improvement opportunities to reduce complexity

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 Self-directing and able to act with objectivity Able to manage through ambiguity and perform in fast past environment, proven ability to embrace and drive change, and ability to test decisions and provide alternative recommendations

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required MBA/CPA Preferred 5+ years of manufacturing or relevant