Finance Manager

Corning • Town of Erwin, NY

4d • $132,649 - $182,393 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovation in various markets including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar. The company is seeking a Finance Manager to join its plant management staff, collaborating and providing financial analysis to support plant and business objectives. This role is crucial for driving financial performance and ensuring compliance within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required
• 5+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience, controller experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools

Nice To Haves

• MBA/CPA Preferred
• PeopleSoft, SAP, Khalix, and Performance Excellence knowledge (Six Sigma, lean processes) preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the plant finance staff, coach talent to support talent management initiatives
• Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, support and review period financial reports and ledgers, and publish plant period report
• Ensure 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
• Prepare annual budget and business forecasts, and analyze and seek approval for capital investments with return metrics (ROI, IRR & Payback)
• Proactively identify cost problems, use appropriate analysis to drive to root cause, drive problem resolution, and development of effective solutions
• 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
• Drive process improvements within the finance function: document existing processes (SOP’s) and seek improvement opportunities to reduce complexity

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
• 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: Manager