Senior Cost Analyst

Corning Incorporated; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Cost Analyst to partner with plant operations and the assistant plant controller to analyze and report on financial data, improve cost controls, and support budgeting and forecasting. This role focuses on manufacturing costing, asset management, and internal controls within a dynamic production environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong skills in Excel, GL

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Close the financial books monthly and support all monthly reporting requirements.
• Support the assistant plant controller with accounting activities including fixed assets, inventory valuation, product costing, budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze capital investments with ROI, IRR, and payback to inform decisions.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities with plant personnel and maintain cost accounting systems.
• Manage inventory control, capital investment oversight and manufacturing variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Learn on the fly

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Khalix

Job description

Senior Cost Analyst

Date: Sep 19, 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85353

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77538

**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

Our Senior Cost Analyst is responsible for supporting the assistant plant controller in the timely and accurate completion of finance deliverables and partnering with plant operations leadership to analyze and interpret data to inform business outcomes

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Cost Analyst, you will:

• Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, and support all monthly reporting requirements

• Support assistant 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

Key capabilities for this role include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, process-oriented and organized, solid understanding of GAAP

• Ability to learn on the fly and serve on various project teams, learn quickly when facing new problems or unfamiliar tasks

• Self-motivated, ability to take initiative, culturally sensitive, ambitious and aspires to grow professionally

• Ability to monitor, maintain, and improve systems to support continuous improvement to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required

• 3+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience

• Strong computer skills required: proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience working with PeopleSoft, SAP, Khalix, and Performance Excellence knowledge (Six Sigma, lean processes) preferred

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $67,342.00 - $92,595.00 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.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix