Finance Controller, FR

Date: Oct 7, 2025

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71322

The company built on breakthroughs.

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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

This position is responsible for providing finance support to FR/Drop Product Line Managers and be a proactive business partner by advising and making recommendations to drive the strategic vision and financial execution of Business objectives. Strong understanding of financial statements, cost accounting and financial modelling are a must. The person will be an active member of a cross-functional, decision making, and strategy focused, business team.

• Proactively provide financial expertise and decision support to business leaders by collaborating with Plant and Commercial leadership and gain an in-depth understanding of FR/Drop operations, strategy, and goals
• Owns the P&L for FR/Drop. Compile FR/Drop commercial and manufacturing forecasts to develop overall P&L statements, ensuring that appropriate capacity is in place for short- and long-term forecasts
• Provide insights into FR/Drop profitability by product, region, and customer, and flag areas where business performance does not meet expectations
• Design financial and analytical programs, processes, and procedures across FR/Drop (e.g., forecasting, budgeting, reporting) that enable improved cycle time and better decision-making
• Work cross-functionally to develop meaningful, consistent periodic reporting within existing system constraints on a timely basis
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of forecasts and results to PLMs and division leadership. Identify and monitor budget and forecast variances, providing business leadership with insights and recommendations for addressing discrepancies
• Drive ad hoc process and reporting improvements and manage the overall budgeting process, including reconciliation and a detailed understanding of financial statements within Khalix and other systems
• Support regional strategy teams with capacity planning, business restructuring, and other initiatives. Owns financials for the capacity expansion programs
• Participate in Extended Product Line Teams to develop Scorecards and participate in Quarterly/1 Year/5 year product Line plans

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical degree
• MBA or CPA a plus
• Manufacturing experience (within or outside of Corning)
• 5-7 years finance/leadership experience in progressive roles; prior FP&A, PLM or manufacturing/operations finance experience a plus

• Experience in driving continuous improvement goals

• Strong analytical, financial & mathematical skills

• Extensive experience building and maintaining business partnerships; continues to develop and leverage key relationships in order to understand the needs and objectives of stakeholders
• Strong Microsoft Office computer skills (excellence in using excel is expected)
• Experience setting strategy for process improvement initiatives and developing procedures for implementation
• Experience presenting to and engaging business leadership, facilitating critical decision-making
• Ability to be creative in providing financial solutions to the business leaders
• Ability to question decisions and provide alternate recommendations

• Deep understanding of markets, regions, products, personnel and strategy

• Strong knowledge of ERP and financial reporting, specifically SAP, Power BI

• Ability to work in a matrix environment as well as independently

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment
• Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse cultural perspectives in a global business environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $132, $182,393.00 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

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte