Assistant Plant Controller

.Assistant Plant ControllerScope of PositionEnsures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures. Manage the plant closing process and ensures reporting is timely and accurate. Responsible for preparation of reconciliations and the analysis of expenses to ensure financial accuracy. Key resource for plant personnel on operating expenses, supply chain transactions and the capitalization of assets. Responsible for key financial and internal control processes such as SOX documentation updates and inventory and asset physicalsDay to Day Responsibilities:Leads the period closing process; including preparation and posting of journal entries, variance analysis, and accuracy of the general ledger:Executes and supports compliance with internal and external controls, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, GAAP accounting principles, and Corning policies and procedures:Assists Plant Controller with completion of the month end reporting package:Facilitates Appropriation Requests process, monitors capital spend, processes asset capitalizations, and maintains accuracy of fixed asset ledger:Maintains and updates plant standard costs, working with Engineering and Operations to ensure accurate usage rates and labor hours:Assists Plant Controller withpreparation of the annual budget, and short and long:Term forecasting:Prepares monthly account reconciliations and quarterly SEC and tax reporting packages:Ensures inventory is in compliance with Cornings policies for valuation, slow and obsolescence (SLOB) reserves, write:Offs, etc.:Monitors spending and guides department managers to control costs