Plant Finance Controller: Cost, Forecasting & Compliance

Corning

Colorado

On-site

USD 111,000 - 153,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

401(k) with match

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller in Colorado to support monthly closes, cost accounting, and financial reporting. You will partner with plant operations to analyze data and drive business decisions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years of manufacturing experience, proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP/PeopleSoft/Longview), and a strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent.
5+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience.
Proficiency in Excel, general ledger systems, forecasting tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment.
SAP, PeopleSoft, Longview knowledge (Six Sigma, lean processes) preferred.

Responsibilities

Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, and support all monthly reporting requirements.
Support plant controller for 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.
Support annual preparation of budget and business forecasts, including analysis of capital investments with return metrices (ROI, IRR & Payback).
Work with plant personnel to identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities, maintain plant cost accounting systems.
Inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting.
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.
Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
Back up the Controller in day-to-day financial operations.