Finance Project Controller, OFC

Requisition Number: 71908

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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.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Role Purpose

This role is the financial leader for OFC’s major projects (Expansions, cost reduction, market and new product launches) supporting the project teams with financial modeling preparation, spend tracking and monitoring in adherence to internal controls including OFC-specific capital policies and procedures. This individual must be a strong business partner, customer focused, results oriented, rigorous, process driven and a team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial modeling lead, responsible for the financial analysis of OFC’s large projects including but not limited to Belleville Program, Des Sables, Multi Core Fiber, Hollow Core Fiber, Archimedes and other ad-hoc projects
• Partners with key stakeholders to support execution of Springboard business strategy
• Supports project and program manager(s) with all aspects of project costing, forecasting and controls
• Responsible for tracking project and program capital commitments including regularly communication to business partners and OFC leadership
• Ensures compliance to align with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures
• Ensure all transfers, Interco invoices and capitalizations are done in a timely manner adhering to policy
• Assists in entity and financial setup in support of local plant finance teams
• Maintain strong business partnership relationships with groups outside of finance including but not limited to: Capital Management Team, Plant Manufacturing Teams, Division Engineering, Technology and GSM
• Other functions and projects assigned in support of division and business objectives

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5-7 years of relevant experience; preferable Capital/ Manufacturing/Cost Accounting experience
• Controller experience (within or outside Corning) desired
• Deep understanding of financial controls and capital investment modeling including cash flow, NPV, IRR and payback periods
• Strong financial and accounting background
• Ability to be comfortable interacting and communicating with all aspects of the business, including senior leadership
• Strong analytical skills and ability to link to business impact, presentation skills and problem solving capability

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Business partnership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work proactively and independently in a fast changing environment
• Self-starter
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Culturally sensitive and savvy

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $132,649.00 - $182,393.00 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.

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.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include 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.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .