Senior Cost Analyst, Solar Modules

University of Denver; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning's Solar business seeks a Senior Cost Analyst to support the assistant plant controller, analyze data, and inform business outcomes.

You will close the financial books monthly, support budgeting, capital investments, inventory valuation, and ensure SOX and US GAAP compliance while partnering with plant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years in manufacturing, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and familiarity with forecasting tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, and support monthly reporting.
• Support assistant plant controller for accounting activities including fixed asset management, inventory valuation, product costing, budgeting, forecasting, and asset/liability control.
• Assist in budget and forecast preparation, including capital investment analysis with ROI, IRR, and payback metrics.
• Work with plant personnel to identify cost reduction opportunities and maintain cost accounting systems.
• Manage inventory control, capital investment management, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure SOX, US GAAP, and policy compliance; participate in setting plant direction and supporting tax/insurance filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

General ledger systems

Forecasting tools

Job description

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 a Senior Cost Analyst:

• 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:

• 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