Day to Day Responsibilities:
* Assists the controller by helping with the monthly financial closing, reporting and forecasting processes. Responsible for the coordination of team journal entries, reconciliations and accuracy of the general ledger.
* Executes and supports business unit compliance with internal and external controls, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures.
* Ensures that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
* Provides ongoing Finance expertise and decision support to the plant management to enable the achievement of plant goals and objectives.
* Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for plant controller and staff.
* Assists the controller in the development and maintenance of planning budgeting systems, preparation of financial and management reports, procedures, and presentation of findings.
* Conducts audit programs (e.g. inventory cycle counts) and leads efforts to implement corrective actions that resolve issues identified in audits/assessments to ensure plant financial compliance.
* Monitors daily operations of the business unit and actively assists to resolve issues, escalating as appropriate.
* Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances.
* Supports the function and business unit to drive process improvement.
* Provides financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reductions, and other initiatives as required.
* Sources, selects, and develops talent to support global and entity Finance talent needs.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
* 5-10 years of relevant experience
Required Skills:
* Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel)
* Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications
* Good analytical skills, presentation skills and problem- solving capability
Desired Skills:
* Working experience with SAP
* Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with North American finance team and business customers/suppliers at all levels of the organization
* Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes
* Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively and independently in a fast- changing environment
* Strong communication skills (oral and written)