Requisition Number: 75423
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Ensure financial integrity and support operational performance through accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations and internal controls, and sound analysis of costs, expenses, inventory, and capital investments. Partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights, support forecasting and budgeting activities, and contribute to informed decision-making and continuous process improvement.
- Assists the controller by leading the monthly financial closing, reporting and forecasting processes. Responsible for the coordination of team journal entries, reconciliations and accuracy of the general ledger.
- Supports compliance with internal and external controls, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, GAAP accounting principles, and Corning policies and procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- 3–5 years relevant experience.
- Strong financial and accounting background.
- Proven knowledge of US GAAP.
- Experience with monthly close, reporting, forecasting.
- Ability to interact with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
- Understanding of financial controls and compliance (SOX, GAAP).
- Experience with reconciliations, cost analysis, inventory compliance.
- SAP knowledge.
- Unit cost analysis.
- Bilingual.
- Manufacturing and/or Cost Accounting experience.
- Ability to provide creative financial solutions.
- Experience supporting plant operations.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.
Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected].
