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Plant Controller

Mississauga, ON, Canada

$79,000 to $90,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $79,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of progressive manufacturing finance experience, with experience in a Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Plant Controller

Location: Ontario, Canada

Industry: Manufacturing / Metals

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to lead all plant-level finance and accounting activities for a growing manufacturing operation in Ontario. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner to plant leadership, providing financial insight, operational analysis, and guidance to drive profitability, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Plant Controller will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory controls, financial reporting, and compliance while supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
Partner with plant leadership to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Maintain and improve standard costing systems, including analysis of labor, material, overhead, scrap, and manufacturing variances.
Monitor inventory accuracy and partner with operations to strengthen inventory controls and cycle count programs.
Provide financial support for capital expenditures, investment analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare and present key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial results to plant and executive leadership.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, tax regulations, and company policies.
Lead, develop, and mentor plant accounting staff as the organization grows.
Support ERP system enhancements and process improvement projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.
5+ years of progressive manufacturing finance experience, with experience in a Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing within a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting plant operations in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

Metals, industrial manufacturing, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or processing industry experience.
Multi-site manufacturing environment experience.
Experience supporting operational excellence, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive health and benefit package
Retirement savings program
Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

This position is ideal for a finance leader who enjoys being visible on the plant floor, partnering with operations, and helping drive business results through strong financial leadership.

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Responsibilities

Lead plant accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and monthly close activities while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Partner with plant leadership to analyze performance, improve profitability and efficiency, support capital and continuous improvement initiatives, and develop the accounting team.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, and a CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation is preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of progressive manufacturing finance experience, strong cost accounting and inventory management expertise, advanced Excel and ERP experience, and the ability to partner effectively with operations.

Skills

Plant Accounting
Financial Reporting
Cost Accounting
Standard Costing
Budgeting And Forecasting
Inventory Management
Variance Analysis
Financial Planning
Capital Expenditure Analysis
Internal Controls
ERP Systems
Advanced Excel
Manufacturing Finance
Continuous Improvement
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Business Partnering

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus
Health And Benefits Package
Retirement Savings Program
Career Advancement Opportunities

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Keywords

Manufacturing
Metals
Plant Controller
Plant Accounting
Financial Reporting
Cost Accounting
Standard Costing
Inventory Controls
Budgeting
Forecasting
Long-Range Financial Planning
Monthly Close
Journal Entries
Account Reconciliations
Variance Analysis
Labor Costs
Material Costs
Manufacturing Overhead
Scrap Analysis
Cycle Counts
Capital Expenditures
Key Performance Indicators
Internal Controls
Audit Compliance
Tax Regulations
ERP Systems
Advanced Excel
Lean Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Continuous Improvement

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