IT Solution Architect - Tax Compliance & Reporting

Requisition Number: 61052

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. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend industry leading solutions to meet global tax, compliance and statutory reporting needs
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and design, develop, test, document, implement and support solutions
• Proactively engage with Finance and Tax stakeholders to deliver compliant solutions for a growing number of global entities
• Understand business needs and lead thoughtful design discussions around exceeding business needs in a standard manner, fully leveraging SAP product capabilities as well as those from our tax engine and applications
• Monitor changes in statutory requirements and regulations to proactively address business needs in a timely and compliant manner
• Ensure adoption of best-in-class practices and standards for development, support, testing, and documentation
• Drive timely and proactive issue identification, escalation, and resolution
• Collaborate with Digital and Finance leadership to identify roadmap opportunities for continuous improvement
• Design and develop reports and analytics.
• Work cross-functionally to collaborate on operational issues, support, and projects

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Finance, Management information system or related field
• Minimum 8 years working with financial/tax business processes and tax systems in an SAP environment
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with SAP S/4 HANA platform
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with Vertex tax engine platform
• Experience working in diverse global manufacturing industries.

Corning Puts YOU First! ​

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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. ​

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• 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, fitness, and disease management programs.  ​

• 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. ​

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