Finance Cost Analyst

University of Denver; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Cost Analyst to support manufacturing accounting and product costing. You will work with the Supply & Logistics team to understand production processes and their financial impact, performing expense analyses and supporting audits.

The role emphasizes cost control, inventory valuation, and close processes, with collaboration across Finance to optimize product costs and financial results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, required.
• CPA or CMA, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in closing the financial books at month-end and year-end, ensuring accurate inventory values and accruals.
• Review and update inventory standard costs and analyze production variances.
• Analyze cost variances and costs of production with business partners.
• Ensure proper flow of system transactions to align with production processes.
• Develop cost of production forecast and planning.
• Support production planning and scheduling to minimize costs.
• Maintain internal controls for period-end reporting and monthly reconciliations.
• Review period expenses and provide financial support to departments.
• Assist on product cost projects and participate in cross-training with Finance teams.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Month-end close

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

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 Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Role Purpose

The Cost Analyst is highly involved in both the daily and monthly accounting activities, focusing on manufacturing accounting and product costs. This position is actively engaged in collaboration with the Supply & Logistics team to understand production processes and impact on product costs and financial results. Additional responsibilities include expense analysis, support of audits, and other financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in closing the financial books at month-end and year-end. This includes ensuring inventory values are correctly stated, reviewing and calculating accruals, and analyzing manufacturing cost variances.
• Coordinate periodic review of product costs and facilitate update of inventory standard costs as appropriate.
• Analyze cost variances and cost productions for review with business partners.
• Ensure appropriate flow of system transaction to align production process
• Develop cost of production forecast and planning
• Participate in and provide feedback to production planning and scheduling to obtain low cost solutions.
• Ensure that internal controls related to period-end reporting are followed. This includes making sure there is timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and preparation of monthly certification files.
• Review and analyze period expenses and provide financial support to respective departments.
• Provide support for product cost-related projects.
• Peer reviews and cross-training with other Finance team members

Experiences/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, required
• CPA or CMA, preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a related field, preferred