Job Description

Requisition Number: 72972

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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. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Ensures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures.
Manage the plant closing process and ensures reporting is timely and accurate.
Responsible for preparation of reconciliations and the analysis of expenses to ensure financial accuracy.
Key resource for plant personnel on operating expenses, supply chain transactions and the capitalization of assets.
Responsible for key financial and internal control processes such as SOX documentation updates and inventory and asset physicals

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the controller by leading the monthly financial closing, reporting and forecasting processes. Responsible for the coordination of team journal entries, reconciliations and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Supports compliance with internal and external controls, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, GAAP accounting principles, and Corning policies and procedures
• Facilitates Appropriation Requests process, monitors capital spend, processes asset capitalizations, and maintains accuracy of fixed asset ledger
• Maintains and updates plant standard costs, working with Engineering and Operations to ensure accurate usage rates and labor hours
• Assists Plant Controller with preparation of the annual budget
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
• Ensures inventory is in compliance with Corning’s policies for valuation, slow and obsolescence (SLOB) reserves, write-offs, etc.
• Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances
• Supports plant leadership and business partners to drive process improvements
• Supports financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reductions, and other initiatives as required
• Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for Plant Controller and Plant Leadership

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• +3 years of relevant experience

• Manufacturing and/or Cost Accounting experience preferred

• Proven knowledge of US GAAP

• Temporary role – 6-month contract

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel as needed for meetings and training; Less than 10%

• Hours Of Work/work Schedule/flex-time

• M-F, work hours specific to region/location plus overtime as required.

Required Skills

• Strong financial and accounting background

• Deep understanding of financial controls

• Ability to be comfortable interacting and communicating with all aspects of the business, including plant leadership

• Proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint

• Ability to be creative in providing financial solutions to business leaders

Soft Skills

• Team player

• Business partner

• Ability to act on initiative

• Customer focused

• Willingness to embrace change and act under pressure in fast-paced environment

• Culturally sensitive and savvy

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.

• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com