Plant Controller

This position ensures that Company financial policies and procedures are followed and internal controls area in place. This position makes proactive recommendations for performance and profitability improvements and ensures that proper controls are adhered to while operating to protect the company’s assets.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIE

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• ntActive participation in Plant team meetin
• gsInvolvement in and support of Plant Review meetin
• gsIdentify and manage process improvement initiativ
• esIdentify issues and proactively initiate analysis to reduce waste (labor, material usage, spending, etc
• .)Ad hoc analysis and reporting for plant and operations manageme
• ntCost reduction monitoring, reporting, and results auditing (where applicabl
• e)Support WCM and Cost Deployment (plant cost saving project developmen

t)Month-end closin

• g:Inventory verification and contr
• olWorking with the central Shared Service Accounting (SSC), prepare journal entri
• esAnalysis of financial resul
• tsAccount reconciliatio

nsMonth-end analysis and reportin

• g:Prepare month end repor
• tsPrepare manufacturing variance analys
• isPlant Manager Financial Revi

ewSupport needs of Group and Country Controllers, Plant Manager, and Operations Managemen

• t:Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting upon reque
• stPrepare and analyze board costing and cost savings reporti
• ngAssist in planning and analysis of other forecas

tsCoordinate and assist in the preparation of the annual operating budg

• etAnalytically review and challenge the budget and all assumptio
• nsPrepare plant presentation and standard budget template

s.Ensure proper internal controls and compliance with Company policies and procedur

• esCoordinate and support annual plant gap review; adapt to Internal (ICRF) control manu
• alSupport internal audit activities, coordinating plant responses and follow-u

p.Other duties such a

• s:Periodic forecas
• tsPrepare and maintain product standard costing and year end revision and rollu
• p.Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical invento
• rySupport capital expenditure appropriation request development and payback analys
• isCoordinate and support annual fixed asset desk review, triennial fixed asset aud

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Is this job for yo

• u ?
  Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA or equivalent, complementary work experi
• enceMinimum 8 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and
• IFRSStrong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial res
• ultsStrong systems aptitude to deliver effective reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations – High level Excel skills prefe
• rredExcellent communication and presentation skills are requ
• iredCapable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service stand
• ardsAbility to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the loca
• tionExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizati
• ons.Demonstrated client service orienta
• tionSAP experience prefer
• red.High level Excel skills prefe

rred
A little more abo

ut us
CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain -- the world’s largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Saint Gobain group is leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We’re proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as on the best workplaces in North America & C

anada.
For 113 years, CertainTeed has been synonymous with quality, trust, innovation, and service. Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. CertainTeed’s broad product offering includes insulation, ceilings, roofing, siding, fence, railing, deck, exterior trim and gypsum board products. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. Our offerings incorporate and promote the wellbeing for each of us and we are building a future where we collectively work together towards our core purpose to Make the World a Bette

r Home.To make sure nothing is fo

rgotten
What w

• e offer…
  Besides a great work culture where we work hard, while trying to have fun with various events, regular companywide activities geared towards our employees and a strong safety culture we also offer the f
• ollowing:Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexible wor
• k optionsVolunteer Day off: Give back to the community – each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered

charity.
To learn more about us visit www.cert

ainteed.ca
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al StatementSaint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities