Finance Analyst

Requisition Number: 76201

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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, automotive, and solar 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
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Purpose

Ensures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures including SOX requirements. Assist in the closing process and ensure reporting is timely and accurate. Responsible for preparation of account reconciliations and supports the analysis of expenses as the business requires. Prepares payroll journal entries and selected payroll reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities
• Supports many aspects of the closing period process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, revenue reconciliations, variance analysis, and accuracy of the general ledger
• Supports compliance with internal and external controls, Sarbanes Oxley
requirements, GAAP accounting principles, and Corning policies and procedures
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations including bank accounts and resolve any discrepancies, reconciles intercompany invoices and payables to ensure accurate consolidations
• Support Controller with monitoring spending and guides department managers to control costs. Research and provide details on expense variances
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities in support of tax and regulatory filings to provincial and federal authorities

Language Requirements
This position requires bilingualism (French and English). Proficiency in English is essential, as the role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clients on a global scale, where English is the primary language of communication.

LOCATION
Hybrid - Montreal, QC, Canada

TYPE
Permanent, Full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 3+ of relevant experience including hands-on experience with month-end activities (journal entries), account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Understanding of Canadian payroll cycle (including mandatory provincial and federal deductions and benefits), sales taxes knowledge, and posting journal entries
• Fluent in English and at least intermediate French

Desired

• Knowledge of US GAAP (preferred)
• Experience with Sage 300 & Acumatica (preferred)

Canada (iBwave)

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, extended health care, dental and vision as from your first day of work.
• You are eligible to participate in the Corning Optical Communications LLC Retirement and Savings Plan on your first day of work.
  • RRSP with 100% match, up to 5% of your earnings,
  • The company will contribute 2.5% of your eligible pay each year to the DPSP account.
• Long-Team disability benefit
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.