Finance Controller, IT

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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.​   

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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, automotive, and solar 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 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Finance Controller, IT is a finance business partner for the IT organization. This role will report to the Business Division Controller, IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Clearly communicate the IT financial results to division, sector and corporate leadership in a manner that enables understanding and drives action where appropriate.
• Provide actionable decision support for strategy development, contract negotiations, cost reduction actions, capacity expansions and other capital spending.
• Serve as a bridge between IT and Division (and corporate) finance functions to ensure IT requirements and financial objectives are met; to reinforce alignment between functional and division goals and strategies.

• Oversees monthly closing activities and reporting
• Prepares month end reporting and analysis of financial performance
• Partner with Service Line Executives and Leaders to deliver on financial commitments (Budget, Target, ROI for key investments)
• Leads monthly forecasting and budgeting
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes primarily focused on reporting and financial analysis.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, or Business
• 12+ years total experience
• Proven track record of successfully managing annual planning process and delivering on the operating financial commitments in the plan.
• Experience interpreting financial results to develop and consult on strategic recommendations with business leadership (operating expenses, capital expenditures)
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements that streamline financial accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
• Experience providing guidance and delivering presentations to senior management making recommendations on key strategic initiatives
• Strong PC based skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good problem-solving capability and critical thinking skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in Apptio, Khalix, Peoplesoft, SAP, Planview, Power BI

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $94,542.00 - $129,995.00 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 View email address on corningjobs.corning.com .