Finance Assistant Plant Controller, CLS Kennebunk

Requisition Number: 65844

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 

Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for financial processes for US based manufacturing plant. Assists Plant Controller to close books on a monthly basis, analyze actual results, prepare business forecasts and long-term financial plans, analyze and seek approval for capital investments, work with plant personnel to identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities, maintain plant cost accounting systems, support tax and insurance filings, maintain internal control systems and compliance to Sarbanes Oxley requirements, ensure compliance to US GAAP and Corporate Accounting Policies, and participate as a leader in setting and managing the direction of the plant.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Assists the controller by leading the monthly financial closing, reporting and forecasting processes.  Responsible for the coordination of team journal entries, reconciliations and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Executes and supports business unit compliance with internal and external controls, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures.
• Ensures that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provides ongoing Finance expertise and decision support to the plant management to enable the achievement of plant goals and objectives.
• Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for plant controller and staff.
• Assists the controller in the development and maintenance of planning budgeting systems, preparation of financial and management reports, procedures, and presentation of findings.
• Conducts audit programs (e.g. inventory cycle counts) and leads efforts to implement corrective actions that resolve issues identified in audits/assessments to ensure plant financial compliance.
• Monitors daily operations of the business unit and actively assists to resolve issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances.
• Supports the function and business unit to drive process improvement.
• Ownership of the financial analysis related to capital projects.  Including maintenance of the Planview system in conjunction with the Plant Engineering Manager.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel as needed for meetings and training; Less than 10%

Work/Schedule:

• 40 hours/wk plus overtime as required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 5-10 years of relevant experience

Required Skills:

• Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel, Access)
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications
• Good analytical skills, presentation skills and problem- solving capability

Desired Skills:

• Working experience with PeopleSoft/SAP/Khalix
• Soft Skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with finance team and business customers/suppliers at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively and independently in a fast- changing environment
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is  $76,931.00   -  $105,781.00 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.