Requisition Number: 67173

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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 

Corning Shared Services (CSS) supports Corning’s global operations and delivers profitable growth through evolving processes, ensuring compliance, and executing vital transactions.  The CSS Manager I, CTR, NA will be responsible for leading the Close-to-Report team in day-to-day and month end closing transactions.  This person must be process and controls oriented, open minded, continuous improvement focused, and able to motivate the team for a high level of performance.

 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Supervision of CTR team in conjunction with Deputy Operations Manager Responsible for various accounting processes that are part of the accounting close, resulting in consolidated financial statements Allocations Eliminations (Intercompany Accounting Process) Equitization STATS Divestitures and Acquisitions Review and approval of all necessary journal entries, including ASC-815 MTM adjustments, FX hedging settlements, business adjustments, and certain cash transactions. Coordinate with ACR, FP&A and Tax on Day 5 and 6 closing schedule and processes Perform necessary review and analysis of consolidated financial statements to ensure integrity and correctness Liaison with ACR during Mergers and Acquisitions to ensure GAAP accounting is followed Assist with various complex accounting tasks as needed including account reconciliations, analysis, and journal entry preparation as required Provide support for ongoing audit requirements including quarterly and annual internal and external compliance audits. Implement process improvements that contribute to increased efficiency and controls Evaluate, recommend, and implement process changes required to maintain account reconciliations and to improve reconciliation controls Prioritize ongoing tasks, project work, and other initiatives, for self and team. Apply accounting knowledge, Excel skills, and PeopleSoft General Ledger skills to resolve problems and identify improvement opportunities Support/supervise/mentor the CTR NAFTA FRP Analyst position Ensures a strong accounting team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining CTR team members; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; and enforcing policies and procedures. Monitors operation effectiveness using KPI’s and dashboards, determining organizational health and readiness Maintains strong accounting controls by complying with established RCM’s, process narratives and accounting principles Provides guidance to other CSS teams in the area of compliance, control and SOXs Ensures team training plans and proper SOPs exist to maintain continuity of processes during periods of team transition and change Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential. Assists in development and implementation of new procedures, processes and automations to enhance the workflow of the department. - Champions the CSS 2025 Vision o Always be ready to support Corning’s evolving businesses o Eliminate 100% manual processing of today’s standard service transactions o Be a thought leader in digital transformation leading with DSaaS – in and out of Corning o Challenge and lead team to identify, implement, and adopt digital and PEx solutions including RPA, Macros, and other Digital Operations capabilities to achieve increased efficiencies and effectiveness

Travel Requirements: Not applicable

 

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance Minimum 3+ years’ experience in accounting/finance CPA preferred, but not required Experience in working with multiple legal entities and group consolidation Experience with financial reporting requirements PeopleSoft, SAP ECC, and SAP S4Hana ERP knowledge

Desired Skills:

Understanding of Shared Services operations Green Belt certification Team Player Ability to act under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Soft Skills:

Strong written and oral communication Organization and attention to detail Analytical and problem-solving skills Time management Data Analytics Mathematical and deductive reasoning Critical thinking Active learning Cross-cultural sensitivity Open minded Highly collaborative

 

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 accommodations@corning.com.