Requisition Number: 67172

 

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, RTR, Americas will be responsible for leading the Record-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 RTR 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 STATS Divestitures and Acquisitions Review and approval of all necessary journal entries 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 General Ledger skills to resolve problems and identify improvement opportunities Ensures a strong accounting team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining RTR 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.

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 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.