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Director of Internal Controls

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Date: Mar 25, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74102

 

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.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Director will design and implement SOX controls as needed to ensure successful implementation of business finance programs, processes and procedures that support the function, the business strategy and objectives.  In addition, this role has the responsibility to prevent, monitor, and resolve internal control deficiencies within Corning Optical Communication worldwide.  The individual will develop and provide training, participate in staff development as well as individual coaching throughout Corning Optical Communications many functions. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee internal controls compliance for a large global enterprise
  • Develop strategies for coordinating, administering, and controlling financial operations
  • Is a member of the leadership team for both Finance and the Division as a whole and considered a valuable resource.  Provides direction to the accounting functions and ensures alignment to established processes as well as to short and long-term financial objectives
  • Monitors the effectiveness of financial and process controls required to maintain reporting requirements. 
  • Leads and oversees compliance activities (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and communicates potential exposures to leadership, with actionable recommendations
  • Leads the quarterly COC certification process that is reported to the Corporate Internal Controls Director for inclusion in the SOX certification signed by the CFO and CEO
  • Division Liaison for Corporate Internal Controls, external and internal auditors
  • Is accountable for internal control and U.S. GAAP audits and performs associated risk assessments for the Division as well as contributes to the annual corporate assessment
  • Develops and delivers training on Corning policies and internal control structure in addition to ad hoc manufacturing/technical accounting topics
  • Develops written reports and presentations to communicate to leadership on special technical topic project assignments to help define project goals and report out on progress, issues, and resolutions.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • 10+ years of audit or audit related work experience
  • CPA preferred
  • Experience executing a range of internal audit procedures and risk assessments, producing reports and insights based on results
  • Experience designing and validating proposed improvements to new and existing audit processes, standards and tools
  • Demonstrated ability to execute internal controls testing and synthesize results into actionable improvements and reports
  • Experience in creating and delivering presentations for internal learning, functional events and/or business discussions.
  • Travel Requirements:
    Up to 25%

 

 

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 accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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