Plant Controller
- Markham, ON, Canada
$140,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
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- $140,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
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- English
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Original job description
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Markham, Ontario. This role will provide leadership across budgeting, reporting, cost analysis, and financial controls while supporting sound business decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders to improve performance, strengthen accountability, and maintain accurate financial information.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the plant’s financial planning activities, including annual budgets, forecasts, and ongoing variance analysis.
• Prepare timely financial reports that highlight operating results, cost trends, and key risks for leadership review.
• Monitor manufacturing expenses, inventory, and capital spending to support profitability and efficient resource use.
• Oversee accounting activities to ensure records are accurate, complete, and aligned with internal policies and reporting standards.
• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to address business questions, assess operational impacts, and guide strategic actions.
• Support the effective use of financial and accounting systems such as Epicor, ADP, and other reporting tools as needed.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes to improve compliance, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the plant’s financial planning activities, including annual budgets, forecasts, and ongoing variance analysis.
• Prepare timely financial reports that highlight operating results, cost trends, and key risks for leadership review.
• Monitor manufacturing expenses, inventory, and capital spending to support profitability and efficient resource use.
• Oversee accounting activities to ensure records are accurate, complete, and aligned with internal policies and reporting standards.
• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to address business questions, assess operational impacts, and guide strategic actions.
• Support the effective use of financial and accounting systems such as Epicor, ADP, and other reporting tools as needed.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes to improve compliance, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
- CPA designation is a must
- Proven experience in a Plant Controller or similar senior finance role within a manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and core accounting practices.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, explain variances, and deliver clear recommendations to stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of capital management, cost control, and financial performance measurement.
- Proficiency in preparing ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and business decisions.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and leadership teams
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Plant Controller will direct the plant's budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, and monitor manufacturing costs, inventory and capital spending. The role also oversees accounting accuracy, strengthens internal controls and supports leadership with data-driven financial analysis.
Requirements
Robert Half needs a CPA with proven senior finance experience, ideally as a Plant Controller in manufacturing. Candidates need strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting knowledge, plus clear communication skills across finance and operations.
Skills
- Epicor
- ADP
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Financial reporting
- Cost control
- Capital management
- Ad hoc financial analysis
- Internal controls
- Accounting practices
- Financial performance measurement
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder communication
- Plant financial management
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Plant Controller
- Controller
- Manufacturing finance
- CPA
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Cost analysis
- Variance analysis
- Internal controls
- Capital management
- Epicor
- ADP
- Accounting
- Financial planning
- Markham
- Robert Half
Seniority
Senior
Licences and certifications
- CPA
Tools
- Epicor
- ADP
Languages
- English