Plant Controller - Manufacturing - Kitchener

• The Plant Controller will ensure effective management of financial performance and operations.
• The role requires a strategic and hands-on plant controller who can provide financial guidance, analysis and recommendations to drive business growth, efficiency and profitability.

Client Details

Our client is a Well known Multinational in the Manufacturing space

Description

• Partner with all members of the site leadership teams to ensure ownership and accountability of financial performance, whilst identifying process improvement and cost reduction opportunities across the full profit and loss statement.
• Manage plant internal financial reporting and assure compliance with internal controls.
• Assist in the creation and achievement of the approved plant budget
• Partner with plant manager and plant management team to achieve goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the plant management team to analyze operational and financial data, developing strategies that drive continuous improvement on sustainable cost reduction.
• Manage the forecasting process including analyzing trends and patterns, determine the impact and making recommendation for the plant.
• While the primary focus of this role is on performance management, the position will also include select responsibilities related to the month-end close process

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting certification strongly preferred.
• A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (MBA) is considered an asset.
• 8+ years' experience as a site controller with specific knowledge of product costing. Multi-site or large single site experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and accounting standards for Canada and the US.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead the Financials of the Canada
• Opportunity to work directly with the leadership team of the Company
• Competitive Compensation
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Product Costing
Financial Reporting


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