Finance Assistant Plant Controller

Corning • Keller, TX

9d • $77,701 - $106,839 • Hybrid

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. The Assistant Plant Controller role supports the plant controller in financial reporting and partners with plant operations leadership to analyze data and inform business decisions. The company offers flexibility in employee location and hybrid working arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required
• Manufacturing or relevant experience
• Proficiency in Excel, general ledger systems, forecasting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment

Nice To Haves

• SAP, PeopleSoft, Longview, and Performance Excellence knowledge (Six Sigma, lean processes) preferred

Responsibilities

• Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, and support all monthly reporting requirements
• Support plant controller for 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
• Support annual preparation of budget and business forecasts, including analysis of capital investments with return metrics (ROI, IRR & Payback)
• Work with plant personnel to identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities, maintain plant cost accounting systems
• Inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting
• Maintain internal control systems and ensure compliance to local regulations, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, US GAAP, and Corporate Accounting Policies, and participate as a leader in setting and managing the direction of the plant as well as support tax and insurance filings

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level