Plant Controller
- St. Thomas, ON, Canada
$125,000 to $155,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $125,000 to $155,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Our client is hiring a highly visible Controller, responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting functions for a large manufacturing operation. This role partners closely with senior leadership to support business performance, maintain strong financial controls, and lead a high-performing finance team. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting processes
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations
- Lead month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses to senior leadership
- Monitor and improve costing, inventory, and capital asset management processes
- Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management activities
- Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting initiatives
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely completion of audit requirements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and business performance
- Develop, mentor, and support members of the finance team through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
- Partner with cross-functional leadership teams to support operational and strategic objectives
Qualifications
- CPA designation required
- Minimum 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience
- Experience with ERP systems and integrated financial/manufacturing software
- Strong financial analysis, presentation, team-building, and communication skills
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee the manufacturing operation’s finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, controls, close processes, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and management of costing, inventory, and cash-related activities. Lead and develop the finance team, present financial insights to senior leadership, and partner with cross-functional leaders to improve business performance and support strategic objectives.
Requirements
A CPA designation, at least five years of manufacturing experience, and at least three years of people leadership experience are required. Candidates should have experience with ERP and integrated financial or manufacturing software, along with strong financial analysis, presentation, team-building, and communication skills.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Internal Controls
- Month-End Close
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Costing
- Inventory Management
- Capital Asset Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll
- Cash Management
- Audit Coordination
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- CPA
- Manufacturing
- Finance
- Accounting
- General Ledger
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Regulatory Compliance
- Month-End Close
- Quarterly Close
- Year-End Close
- Financial Results
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Variance Analysis
- Costing
- Inventory Management
- Capital Asset Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll
- Cash Management
- Long-Range Planning
- Internal Audits
- External Audits
- ERP Systems
- Financial Software
- Manufacturing Software
- Continuous Improvement
- People Leadership