Senior Cost Analyst, Modules

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, manufacturing hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules to serve growing energy demand.

About the role

The Senior Cost Analyst supports the assistant plant controller in the timely and accurate completion of finance deliverables and partners with plant operations leadership to analyze and interpret data to inform business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, and support all monthly reporting requirements
• Support assistant 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; participate as a leader in setting and managing the direction of the plant as well as support tax and insurance filings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required
• 3+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, process-oriented and organized, solid understanding of GAAP
• Ability to learn on the fly and serve on various project teams, learn quickly when facing new problems or unfamiliar tasks
• Self-motivated, ability to take initiative, culturally sensitive, ambitious and aspires to grow professionally
• Ability to monitor, maintain, and improve systems to support continuous improvement to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with PeopleSoft, SAP, Khalix, and Performance Excellence knowledge (Six Sigma, lean processes)

Pay

The range for this position is $67,342.00 - $92,595.00 assuming full-time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan (total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service)
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs
• Paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions