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Date: May 18, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75015

 

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 Summary

The CET Lead Business Controller provides financial leadership and decision support to the LD & HD businesses. This role partners closely with LD & HD leadership to drive strong financial performance through disciplined planning, forecasting, analysis, and governance. The Business Controller plays a critical role in evaluating business performance, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring sound financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Financial Leadership

  • Serve as the primary finance partner to LD & HD business leadership.
  • Provide financial insight, challenge, and decision support related to operational performance, commercial activity, and strategic initiatives.
  • Support evaluation of pricing actions, cost initiatives, margin improvement opportunities, and profitability drivers.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

  • Lead and support annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plans for the LD & HD businesses.
  • Analyze actual results versus plan, forecast, and prior periods; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and presentations for LD, HD and Finance leadership.
  • Develop financial models, scenarios, and sensitivities to support business cases, investments, and strategic decisions.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal financial controls, and Corning policies.
  • Review and approve financial assumptions, estimates, and results within areas of responsibility.
  • Partner with Corporate Finance and shared services teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Support internal and external audits, reviews, and compliance activities as required.

Process Improvement & Digital Enablement

  • Identify and lead process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives within CET Finance.
  • Champion the use of digital tools and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and decision support.
  • Collaborate with Finance Transformation and IT teams to implement improvements.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Work cross‑functionally with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate FP&A teams.
  • Provide functional leadership and guidance to analysts supporting CET Finance activities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including business finance, controlling, or FP&A roles
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
  • Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls
  • Proven ability to partner with and influence business leaders
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream, PeopleSoft, Blackline, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA, CPA, or CMA
  • Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or technology‑driven business
  • Experience with capital investment analysis, ROI / IRR modeling, and business case development
  • Familiarity with Power BI or other financial analytics tools

Travel

  • Minimal travel (<5%)

 

 

 

The range for this position is $158,902.00 - $218,490.00 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. 

 

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.


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