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Finance Plant Controller, Hemlock Wafer Plant

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Date: Jan 21, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66515

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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, and automotive 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

Key Responsibilities

Lead the finance function, and be a key member and decision maker of the Plant management staff
Proactively utilize business partnership skills to move the plant to better cost understanding and higher profitability
Ensure 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
Implement and ensure business adherence to internal finance controls including data and reporting standards and compliance (Sarbanes Oxley regulations and external audits)
Provide finance expertise and decision support to business leaders in support of the division strategy (efficient turnaround time to inquiries from internal customers).
Provide to leadership timely, in-month analyses of variations to targets and mitigation options before period close
Identify and assess the financial implications (ROI, IRR & Payback) of capital investments.
Drive process improvement initiatives and support engineering in identifying and calculating Cost Reduction opportunities for various projects / initiatives
Willingness to fully integrate into plant’s team by spending time on production floor on a regular basis. Embrace Corning’s culture and values.
Fundamental understanding on plant / product costs. Establish, analyze and report on key plant operational and accounting metrics. Present plant financial performance in various forums as required
Actively participate in the development of the site’s total safety culture
Ensure appropriate support of Solar divisional requirements and Corning Finance functions
Establish processes in the new plant, document SOPs and seek improvement opportunities to reduce complexity
Lead the system (SAP) integration project, and all corporate system initiatives/projects.
Ability to take on various ad-hoc responsibilities as required
Source, select, and develop talent to support global and entity Finance talent needs

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
MBA and/or CPA preferred
5+ years of relevant experience; preferable Manufacturing/Cost Accounting experience
Controller experience (within or outside Corning) desired
Proven knowledge of US GAAP
Strong financial and accounting background
Deep understanding of financial controls
Ability to be comfortable interacting and communicating with all aspects of the business, including plant staff and senior managers
Strong Excel & PowerPoint Skills
Ability to be creative in providing financial solutions to business leaders.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $134,486.00 - $184,919.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

Nearest Major Market: Saginaw

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