Job Description

Requisition Number: 72132

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​ 

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

Performs accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.

Location: Charlotte, NC or Corning, NY

Key Responsibilities

• Performs internal audit procedures and risk assessments
• Manages testing and analysis of internal controls to ensure functionality and suggests improvements; manages the development of reports to all stakeholders and external regulators
• Assists in the development of written reports to communicate results and produces recommendations after reviewing accounting, statistical, and/or operational records/procedures
• Assists in planning, schedules, and arranges activities to perform internal financial, operational and information technology (IT) audits; recommends modifications to operating policies
• Assists in the execution of day to day activities to enhance, maintain and monitor the control environment of the company’s global operations.
• Develops solutions to a wide range of problems, leveraging full knowledge of GAAP, Corning policies, and COSO Framework
• Develops extensive knowledge of accounting and control processes, policies and procedures and management accounting processes in preparation for future growth opportunities within the company.

Role Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Travel opportunities (approx. 10% international/15% domestic)
• Broad exposure and interaction with Finance leadership across the Company
• Career launching opportunity with Fortune 500 company

Role Activities:

• Partnering with Ernst & Young performing internal audits
• Compliance work relating to internal and external audit objectives
• Project Involvement –
  • Internal control improvement projects
  • Accounting process or new standard implementations
  • Business specific troubleshooting projects involving internal controls
  • Information technology related projects (ex: system pre/post-implementation reviews)
• Sample Next Roles:
  • Financial Analyst
  • Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Assistant Plant Controller

Experiences/Education - Required

Required Education/Experience:

• Degree in Accounting or Business Degree with Accounting Emphasis
• 2 to 5 years of Public Accounting experience
• Mobility for future growth
• CPA
• Other credentials also preferred: CISA / CIA
• Big 4 experience

Required Areas of Experience:

• Experience in planning, scheduling, and performing financial, operational and/or Information Technology (IT) audits;
• Ability to develop solutions to a wide range of problems, leveraging full knowledge of GAAP, and COSO Framework
• Projects scheduling and budgeting, and time management skills
• Experience assisting in the development and delivery of presentations to communicate audit results
• Demonstrate initiative in building relationships with colleagues from multiple areas
• Experience participating and preparing materials for meetings with external representatives
• Organized self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $65,931.00 - $90,656.00 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 accommodations@corning.com .

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