Plant Controller

Location: Mississauga, ON, Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote). Travel to a production facility approximately 5-6 days per month, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required
Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible to work in Canada and successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

About the Opportunity
A leading North American industrial organization is seeking a Controller to serve as the financial leader supporting a major production facility while partnering closely with operational and executive stakeholders. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll influence business decisions, drive financial performance, and contribute to the continued growth of a large-scale manufacturing operation.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll operate at the intersection of accounting, operations, and strategy. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and can translate financial information into actionable insights that improve operational outcomes. You'll work closely with plant leadership, finance teams, and senior executives, helping shape the future direction of the business while building a rewarding long-term career.

What’s In It for You
• Competitive compensation package including annual bonus potential tied to business performance
• Significant exposure to senior finance leadership, including executive-level stakeholders
• Opportunity to act as the financial lead for a major production facility within a large and established organization
• A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional development
• Flexible travel model that opens the role to GTA-based professionals while maintaining strong operational involvement
• Comprehensive benefits package, employee share purchase opportunities, and long-term career growth potential

Your Responsibilities
• You'll own the full month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting for a large production facility
• In this role, you'll lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities while providing meaningful analysis to support business decisions
• You'll partner closely with plant leadership, maintenance teams, and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency and performance improvement
• You'll oversee inventory accounting, working capital management, and fixed asset reporting, ensuring strong financial controls and data integrity
• You'll develop financial models and operational insights that help leadership understand performance drivers and business risks
• You'll support audit requirements, internal controls, and compliance activities while ensuring adherence to accounting standards and company policies
• You'll act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, translating complex financial information into practical recommendations and actions

Skills and Qualifications
• CPA designation with 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience within manufacturing, industrial, building materials, mining, aggregates, or other plant-based environments
• Strong expertise in month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance
• Proven experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, cost analysis, working capital management, and manufacturing performance metrics
• Exposure to US GAAP, audit processes, SOX controls, and internal control environments
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to leverage financial systems to drive insights and reporting
• Strong business partnering, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence operational decision-making
• High-energy, proactive approach with a willingness to thrive in a fast-paced environment undergoing growth and transformation

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We’re looking for someone who enjoys being close to the business and wants to make an impact beyond the numbers. The right person will bring strong manufacturing finance fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and the energy to help drive improvements while partnering with operational leaders across the organization."

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