Finance Assistant Plant Controller, COC Hickory

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Leads the period closing process; including preparation and posting of journal entries, variance analysis, and accuracy of the general ledger
• Supports compliance with internal and external controls, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, GAAP accounting principles, and Corning policies and procedures
• Assists Plant Controller with completion of the month end reporting package
• Facilitates Appropriation Requests process, monitors capital spend, processes asset capitalizations, and maintains accuracy of fixed asset ledger
• Maintains and updates plant standard costs, working with Engineering and Operations to ensure accurate usage rates and labor hours
• Assists Plant Controller with preparation of the annual budget
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and quarterly SEC & tax reporting packages
• Ensures inventory is in compliance with Corning's policies for valuation, slow and obsolescence (SLOB) reserves, write-offs, etc.
• Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances
• Supports plant leadership and business partners to drive process improvements
• Supports financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reductions, and other initiatives as required
• Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for Plant Controller and Plant Leadership

Required Skills

• Strong financial and accounting background
• Deep understanding of financial controls
• Ability to be comfortable interacting and communicating with all aspects of the business, including plant leadership
• Proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to be creative in providing financial solutions to business leaders