Finance Operations Controller, Solar Wafer

Corning Inc.; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 159,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking an Operations Finance leader to serve as the finance partner for VP, Manufacturing, guiding cost performance and operating efficiencies across the Solar Wafer segment (3 large sites, 4k employees). This role champions business partnership and the successful implementation of finance programs aligned with the business strategy.

You will collaborate with operations, IT, and finance to optimize cost understanding, forecast accuracy, and performance metrics, driving cost

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of financial leadership experience.
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or MBA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; business case narrative.
• Proven track record in finance operations, planning and forecasting.
• Experience advising senior management on ambiguous requests.
• Self-starter in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance and identify key drivers.
• Partner with manufacturing and finance leadership to meet financial commitments.
• Implement transparent cost metrics and analyses.
• Articulate problems and apply AAA methodology.
• Define target cost performance for businesses.
• Ensure tight finance-ops linkage and forecast processes with FP&A.
• Drive SAP cost understanding improvements.
• Lead digital initiatives with business and IT.
• Engage teams as a trusted partner through hands-on involvement.
• Act as change agent to drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance

CPA / MBA or equivalent certification

Job description

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Finance Operations Controller, Solar Wafer

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77961

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.

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 Operations Controller will be the finance partner for VP, Manufacturing and provide overall operations finance leadership for the segment ($3B revenue, 3 large manufacturing sites, 4k employees). This person will be responsible for driving strategic vision, financial execution, and enhancement of cost performance and operating efficiencies. This person will champion the focus on Business Partnership, ensuring the successful implementation of functional Business Finance programs and processes commensurate with the business strategy and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business results: understands how the business fits into the broader marketplace; identifies opportunities for business performance; able to identify and convey the critical variables that drive business impact
• Partner with the manufacturing and finance leadership teams to achieve financial commitments and drive cost performance / operating efficiencies.
• Drive consistent implementation of transparent cost metrics and analysis.
• Articulate problem statements and work through “AAA” methodology.
• Help businesses define “should be” cost performance.
• Ensure tight linkage between finance and operations:
• Strengthen forecast processes across the businesses in partnership with FP&A.
• Drive best practices and SAP optimization of cost understanding (leveraging Corning experts).
• Drive digital efforts in conjunction with business teams and IT (also leveraging Corning experts).
• Engage with business teams, quickly establish oneself as a “trusted partner” through hands‑on engagement
• Change agent: challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; lead / support process improvement initiatives as needed

Education/Experience/Skills

• 10-15+ years of relevant financial leadership experience
• Strong relevant academic credentials; ideally Bachelor of Science or equivalent with concentration in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA/MBA or other equivalent certification desired
• Strong analytical, financial & mathematical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at synthesizing critical information into a clear business case narrative
• Extensive experience developing and implementing strategies to improve business performance
• Proven track record successfully managing finance operations and planning / forecast processes
• Experience serving as expert adviser to resolve and advise on ambiguous and unstructured senior management requests, applying macroeconomic thinking and identifying potential risks
• Self-starter and able perform in a fast‑paced environment

Travel Requirements

• 10-25% travel

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $158,902.00-$218,490.00 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 basis of race, 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] .