Senior Cost Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

100% company-paid pension

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to support the assistant plant controller in timely finance deliverables and partnering with plant operations leadership to analyze data for informed business outcomes. The role focuses on cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and asset management within the Solar business unit.

Responsibilities include monthly close, asset management, period reporting, and tax/compliance support, with emphasis on GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting/finance.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or related experience.
• Strong computer skills: Excel/PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Close monthly financial books and analyze actual results.
• Support accounting activities including fixed assets, inventory valuation, budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist annual budget and forecasts; analyze capital investments (ROI, IRR, payback).
• Identify cost reduction opportunities with plant personnel; maintain cost accounting systems.
• Handle inventory control, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

GAAP

Forecasting

Education

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

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Khalix

Job description

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 [e-mail].