Assistant Plant Controller, AO Keene

Corning•Keene, NH

46d•$65,121 - $89,542•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovations in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The company's technologies are used in various markets, including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar. Corning's mission is to accelerate and transform these markets through trusted products and advanced solutions. The Assistant Plant Controller role is crucial in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance within the plant operations, supporting the Plant Controller in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or relevant work knowledge; 10+ years of on the job experience.
5-10 years of relevant experience
Manufacturing / Cost Accounting experience
Assistant Plant Controller experience (within or outside Corning)
Proven knowledge of US GAAP
Strong computer skills: proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, general ledger systems. Peoplesoft / SAP, and forecasting tools (Khalix/Longview).
Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications
Strong analytical skills, presentation skills and problem-solving capability
Understanding of financial controls
Ability to be comfortable interact and communicate with all aspects of the business, including plant staff and senior managers

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA
Proficiency in ERP (Epicor)

Responsibilities

Ensures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and corporate policies and procedures.
Responsible for managing the closing process preparation, with accuracy of the general ledger a primary focus. Ensure that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for Plant Controller and staff.
Assists Controller with budget preparation (financial, Khalix load and presentation) and five-year planning process to support Division(s).
Assists Controller with monthly forecasting, modeling and understanding.
Takes a lead role in setting standard costs annually, ensuring product costs are established properly and that costs are appropriately allocated to products.
Performs setting costs for new parts as needed.
Ensure timely closing of job work orders, report job variances, analyze variances and report findings to plant management.
Monitor inventory costing and ensure inventory costing data is properly maintained and updated as necessary.
Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Research and provide detail on expense variances.
Drives finance continuous process improvement.
Provides financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reduction, and other initiatives as required.
Prepare financial presentations for monthly salaried communications meeting.
Validate financial results within Plant and communicate these to division and corporation.
Prepares monthly account reconciliations and SOX tasks.
Assist in statutory reporting & Sarbanes Oxley compliance: Prepare quarterly SEC & Tax reporting package and prepare account reconciliations.