Plant Finance Controller: Lead Cost, ROI & Forecasting

Corning Inc.; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan with fixed contributions

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Finance Plant Controller to lead the plant's accounting and financial activities. You will manage the finance staff, ensure timely close, and provide robust analysis to support plant and business objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (MBA/CPA preferred) and 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience. Proficiency in Excel/SAP/PeopleSoft and strong GAAP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; MBA/CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience; controller experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, lean processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the plant finance staff, coach talent to support talent management initiatives.
• Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, support and review period financial reports and ledgers, and publish plant period report.
• Ensure 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.
• Prepare annual budget and business forecasts, and analyze and seek approval for capital investments with return metrics (ROI, IRR & Payback).
• Proactively identify cost problems, use appropriate analysis drive to root cause, drive problem resolution, and development of effective solutions.
• 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.
• Drive process improvements within the finance function: document existing processes (SOPs) and seek improvement opportunities to reduce complexity.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Cost modeling

Inventory control

Capital investment management

Forecasting

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Khalix

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Finance Plant Controller to lead the plant's accounting and financial activities. You will manage the finance staff, ensure timely close, and provide robust analysis to support plant and business objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (MBA/CPA preferred) and 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience. Proficiency in Excel/SAP/PeopleSoft and strong GAAP knowledge are essential.