Finance Plant Controller, Hemlock Wafer Plant

Corning•Hemlock, MI

3h•$134,486 - $184,919•Onsite

About The Position

Our Plant Controller is a key member of the plant management staff, collaborating and providing financial analysis to support plant and business objectives. The company built on breakthroughs. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Cost modeling, inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting
Solid understanding of GAAP, cost modeling, inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting
Ability to learn on the fly and serve on various project teams, learn quickly when facing new problems or unfamiliar tasks
Able to act with complete independence and objectivity
Self-motivated, ability to take initiative, culturally sensitive, ambitious and aspires to grow professionally
Able to manage through ambiguity and perform in fast past environment, proven ability to embrace and drive change, and ability to challenge decisions and provide alternative recommendations
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required
10+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience, cost accounting experience preferred
Strong computer skills required: proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools

Nice To Haves

MBA/CPA Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the finance function, and be a key member and decision maker of the Plant management staff
Close the financial books monthly, analyze 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
Proactively identify cost problems, use appropriate analysis drive to root cause, and take the lead on problem resolution and development of effective solutions
Drive process improvements within the finance function: document existing processes (SOP’s) and seek improvement opportunities to reduce complexity
Ensure appropriate support of Solar Wafer divisional requirements and Corning Finance functions
Prepare annual budget and business forecasts, and analyze and seek approval for capital investments with return metrics (ROI, IRR & Payback)
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
Ability to take on various ad-hoc responsibilities as required.
Source, select, and develop talent to support global and entity Finance talent needs

Benefits

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