Strategic Division Finance Leader — Growth & Performance

Corning Incorporated; Hemlock (OH); On-site; USD 182,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Medical benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Incorporated, a global leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, seeks a Division Controller to provide financial leadership for the Solar division. You will guide planning, performance, and investment decisions to enable profitable growth and strategic advantage across manufacturing and supply chains.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and building robust internal controls while partnering with operations to maximize asset efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience with capital-intensive operations and internal controls.
• Proven ability to deliver financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Experience evaluating investments and ROI for growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial reporting.
• Partner with division leadership to drive growth and profitability.
• Oversee accounting operations, controls, and compliance.
• Guide capital investments and manufacturing expansion with ROI focus.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Finance leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Executive partner

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Power BI

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 77646

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

The Division Controller serves as the senior finance leader and trusted business partner to the Division Leadership Team, providing overall financial leadership for the business. This role is responsible for guiding strategic planning, financial performance, resource allocation, and investment decision-making to support the division’s growth and long-term success. The Division Controller ensures strong financial stewardship across the business while delivering the insights, planning, and partnership needed to drive performance and shape business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic finance leader and primary business partner to Division Leadership, providing data-driven analysis, challenging assumptions, and translating financial and operational insights into timely, actionable recommendations that drive growth, profitability, and informed executive decision-making.
• Lead the division's budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial performance management, and accounting operations; drive continuous improvement in internal controls, financial reporting, compliance, and business processes to support profitable growth and operational excellence.
• Develop a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer demand, competitive trends, and growth opportunities to help shape business strategy; provide financial leadership on capital investments, manufacturing expansion, acquisition opportunities, and portfolio decisions, ensuring alignment with division objectives and return-on-investment expectations.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain leaders to improve productivity, cost competitiveness, asset utilization, profitability, and return on invested capital.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance organization, building leadership capability, succession strength, and a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience within complex, global organizations
• Proven experience leading finance and accounting operations, including financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance management
• 10+ years of finance leadership experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, clean energy, advanced materials, or other capital-intensive operations.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining effective internal control environments while driving measurable business performance improvements
• Experience evaluating strategic investments, acquisition opportunities, market expansion initiatives, and associated business risks to support long-term growth and value creation
• Proven ability to deliver financial analysis and strategic recommendations that influence executive-level decision-making
• Demonstrated success leading and developing finance teams across multiple disciplines, including accounting, cost accounting, FP&A, business finance, and financial controls
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, CMA, or equivalent advanced certification
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations within advanced materials, semiconductor, solar, clean energy, process manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries.
• Experience supporting major capital investment programs, plant expansions, new facility start-ups, or large-scale operational transformations
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI, or similar ERP and business intelligence platforms
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $181,530.00 - $249,604.00 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] .