Finance Analyst, OFC

Corning Inc.; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Finance Analyst to provide analytical and accounting support for a manufacturing plant, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and actionable insight for plant operations.

You will participate in period-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, cost and inventory accounting, fixed asset and capital project accounting, and SOX compliance, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proven knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong foundation in financial accounting and reporting.
• Experience supporting period-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify issues, research root causes, and communicate practical recommendations.
• Internal controls mindset; able to support control documentation, testing, and audit/SOX activities.
• Advanced Excel skills, including models, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
• Working knowledge of ERP/finance systems to extract, validate, reconcile, and analyze data.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and explain financial results clearly.
• Foundational understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and fixed asset/capitalization processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; cross-functional teamwork with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and plant leadership.
• Translate data into actionable financial insight for business partners.
• Continuous improvement mindset; exposure to automation tools (Power Automate / Copilot) and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Support the period-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and general ledger review.
• Support compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, U.S. GAAP, and company policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and quarterly schedules supporting corporate SEC and tax reporting requirements.
• Support plant cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates and validation of usage rates and labor hours in partnership with Engineering and Operations.
• Assist with inventory accounting processes, including valuation, slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) reserves, write-offs, and related analysis.
• Facilitate appropriation request processes, monitor capital spending, process asset capitalizations, and maintain the fixed asset ledger.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for capital projects, strategic investments, cost reduction initiatives, and other plant priorities.
• Partner with department managers to monitor spending, research expense variances, and provide actionable cost insights.
• Assist with inventory counts, fixed asset physicals, audit support, and SOX documentation updates.
• Help improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and financial analysis through process improvement, automation, and effective use of digital tools.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting support as needed.

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Journal entries

ERP/Finance systems

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Fixed asset accounting

SOX controls

SAP FI/CO

Manufacturing finance

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

SAP FI/CO

ERP/Finance systems

Job description

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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

Role Purpose

The Finance Analyst provides analytical and accounting support to a manufacturing plant to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and actionable insight for plant operations. This role supports period-end close, account reconciliations, variance analysis, cost and inventory accounting activities, fixed asset and capital project accounting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, local requirements, and company policies and procedures. The Finance Analyst partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and plant leadership to help analyze spending, monitor plant performance, and support decision-making. This role also contributes to internal control and compliance processes, including SOX documentation, inventory counts, and fixed asset physicals, and helps improve reporting efficiency and data quality through process improvement and digital tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the period-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and general ledger review
• Support compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, U.S. GAAP, and company policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and quarterly schedules supporting corporate SEC and tax reporting requirements
• Support plant cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates and validation of usage rates and labor hours in partnership with Engineering and Operations
• Assist with inventory accounting processes, including valuation, slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) reserves, write-offs, and related analysis
• Facilitate appropriation request processes, monitor capital spending, process asset capitalizations, and maintain the fixed asset ledger
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for capital projects, strategic investments, cost reduction initiatives, and other plant priorities
• Partner with department managers to monitor spending, research expense variances, and provide actionable cost insights
• Assist with inventory counts, fixed asset physicals, audit support, and SOX documentation updates
• Help improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and financial analysis through process improvement, automation, and effective use of digital tools
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting support as needed

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Proven knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong foundation in financial accounting and reporting
• Experience supporting period-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify issues, research root causes, and communicate practical recommendations
• Internal controls mindset; able to support control documentation, testing, and audit/SOX activities
• Advanced Excel skills, including models, pivot tables, and lookup functions
• Working knowledge of ERP/finance systems to extract, validate, reconcile, and analyze data
• Ability to perform variance analysis and explain financial results clearly
• Foundational understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and fixed asset/capitalization processes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and plant leadership
• Ability to translate data into actionable financial insight for business partners
• Continuous improvement mindset; exposure to automation tools (e.g., Power Automate / Copilot) and a mindset for streamlining manual work through better data flows and standardization.
• CPA/CMA certification
• Experience with SAP (FI/CO), preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing finance experience
• Experience with standard cost and inventory accounting
• Experience with reporting, analytics, or BI tools
• Customer and stakeholder focus; proactively anticipates questions and provides actionable insights

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $64,348.00-$88,479.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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, 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basisofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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 [e-mail] .