CSS Finance Analyst I, Global Staffs

Role Purpose

• Ensures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures.
• Responsible for managing the period closing process preparation including posting of entries and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Assists with Procurement processing including purchase orders through vendor invoicing
• Ensure that the required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Assists in performing accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements
• Reviews and administers fiscal operating policies and procedures
• Interacts with business on a regular basis, begins to network within various areas/business units

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the monthly closing activities and month end financial reporting activity and analysis of monthly financial performance
• Processes ServiceNow tickets for purchase orders accurately and assists service line managers to ensure timely payment of vendor invoices
• Provides variance analysis and highlights variances that need corrective action
• Monitors spending and works with department managers to review/understand and manage expenses. Researches and provides detail on expense variances
• Submission of 5-year forecasting and annual budgeting process in Longview/Khalix
• Drives finance process improvements and efficiencies

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or equivalent technical degree
• Experience working on cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems
• 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Financial systems (Asset Management/General Ledger/Project Costing)
• Ability to analyze and interpret data regarding unexpected changes in financial results (operating expenses)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be comfortable interacting and communicating with all aspects of the business, including staff and senior managers
• Corporate Finance experience
• Cost Accounting experience

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills to build relationships with project and department managers, as well as within the finance team
• Comfortable challenging existing processes

Desired Skills:

• Working experience with PeopleSoft, SAP, Longview/Khalix
• Performance Excellence knowledge (Six Sigma, lean processes)