Manager, Tax Accounting & Reporting

Requisition Number: 73048

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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

The Manager, Tax Accounting will also have an important role to play in supporting Corning’s
efforts to streamline and automate its tax processes and procedures. The company is in the
process of developing and implementing its overall long-range technology strategy, and this
individual will be part of the team supporting these efforts.

Hybrid Role

Key Responsibilities

Calculate the forecasted annual effective tax rate and tracking of discrete items on a quarterly basis to determine global tax expense to be recorded as required under ASC740. This will include managing the global income tax account rollforward and reconciliation process.

Research, document, modeling, and communication of proposed and/or enacted tax legislation and their impact on the global ETR.

Review of tax packages submitted for material US and foreign legal entities for accuracy. Provide training as needed to ensure accurate and timely completion of these packages.

Assist with the maintenance of OneSource Tax Provision (OTP), including reconciliations, executive summaries, and continuous process improvements.

Interface with external auditors (PWC) to support and defend current position, including management of the tax department’s internal controls process and documentation.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA/MST desirable but not required.
• Minimum of five to eight years of corporate tax experience preferred, including three to
• five years of management experience with direct/indirect supervisory experience over
• multiple personnel.
• Must have extensive experience in ASC 740- Accounting for Income Taxes and SEC
• reporting, preferably a combination of public accounting and in-house experience.
• This includes experience with consolidating worldwide tax provisions, effective tax
• rate analysis, and ASC 740 specialty areas (i.e. purchase accounting, uncertain tax
• positions, valuation allowances, etc.).
• A proven leader in process improvement and automation/technology use.
• Strong tax technology skills. Proficiency in OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) required.
• Strong tax technical skills, including research and ability to draft technical memos.
• An analytical thinker; willing to take charge. Able to work under tight deadlines.
• A proactive leader that has strong collaboration, organization and communication
• skills.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience with Onestream, Alteryx, Power BI, Peoplesoft and/or SAP

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $143,893.00 - $197,853.00 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.

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] .