CET Business Controller
Corning
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Business Partnership & Financial Leadership Serve as the primary finance partner to LD & HD business leadership. Provide financial insight, challenge, and decision support related to operational performance, commercial activity, and strategic initiatives. Support evaluation of pricing actions, cost initiatives, margin improvement opportunities, and profitability drivers. Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management Lead and support annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans for the LD & HD businesses. Analyze actual results versus plan, forecast, and prior periods; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities. Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and presentations for LD, HD and Finance leadership. Develop financial models, scenarios, and sensitivities to support business cases, investments, and strategic decisions. Governance, Controls & Compliance Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal financial controls, and Corning policies. Review and approve financial assumptions, estimates, and results within areas of responsibility. Partner with Corporate Finance and shared services teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. Support internal and external audits, reviews, and compliance activities as required. Process Improvement & Digital Enablement Identify and lead process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives within CET Finance. Champion the use of digital tools and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and decision support. Collaborate with Finance Transformation and IT teams to implement improvements. Collaboration & Leadership Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate FP&A teams. Provide functional leadership and guidance to analysts supporting CET Finance activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline 8 years of progressive finance experience, including business finance, controlling, or FP&A roles Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls Proven ability to partner with and influence business leaders Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, One. Stream, PeopleSoft, Blackline, or similar) Preferred Qualifications MBA, CPA, or CMA Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven business Experience with capital investment analysis, ROI / IRR modeling, and business case development Familiarity with Power BI or other financial analytics tools Travel Minimal travel (>5%) The range for this position is $158,902.00 - $218,490.00 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.