Finance Business Controller, Solar Wafers **Date:** Jul 24, 2025 **Location:** Hemlock, MI, US, 48626 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 69809 **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** Responsible for the financial health of a business unit. Producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Guiding senior managers in making sound business decisions in the long and short term. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead the Wafer finance function as a key member and decision maker of the management staff, serving as the finance partner for the Business Director + Drive financial and operational improvement through fundamental understanding of the business and implementing critical metrics / KPI’s + Proactively support decision-making by business leaders driving division strategy (efficient turnaround time to inquiries from internal customers). + Participate and represent the finance function in commercial and procurement operations (SIOP) decision making and strategy. + Build and maintain monthly forecast and communicate effectively with plant management the development of the forecast and outlook. + Ensure timely & accurate completion of period reporting, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting. + Identify and assess the financial implications (ROI, IRR & Payback) of capital investments. Support AR’s as needed. + Ensure appropriate support of Solar divisional requirements and Corning Finance functions + Ability to take on various ad-hoc responsibilities as required + Source, select, and develop talent to support global and entity Finance talent needs **Required Education/Experience:** + Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration + MBA or CPA preferred + 5+ years of relevant finance experience + Plant Manufacturing experience (within or outside Corning) strongly preferred + Proven knowledge of US GAAP (desired) **Required Skills:** + Strong financial background + Ability to be comfortable interacting and communicating with all aspects of the business, including business staff and senior managers + Strong Excel & PowerPoint Skills + Ability to be creative in providing financial solutions to business leaders. **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $134,486.00 - $184,919.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. **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, and career from day one + As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  + Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. + 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.     + 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  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:** Saginaw