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Plant ControllerRobert Half • Fergus, ON, CA
Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Robert Half • Fergus, ON, CA
12 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
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Job description

The proactive and hands-on Plant Controller will provide accurate and timely reporting on results and KPIs for our Fergus plant. It will ensure that costing, inventory valuation and control of flows are accurate. The position is the local finance referent at the plant.

This role is fully on-site in Fergus.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

  • Contribute to prepare financial statements, monthly reports, and analyze accounts to close month end accurately and provide relevant information to plant, business unit and corporate management.
  • Review and reconcile all supporting documentation provided to ensure the accuracy of the financial information and identify and necessary adjustments or unresolved issues.
  • Is in charge of the preparation of recurring or specific “on-demand” reports to support financial and operational performance analysis.
  • Participate in internal and external financial audits to comply with mandatory guidelines, as well as government filing requirements.

Planning, Forecasting, and Risk Management

  • Participate in the preparation of the division forecasts and budgets.
  • Participate in FX and non-ferrous risk management, including analysis of financial impact of hedging (metals and currency).
  • Process Improvement and Operational Support

  • Improve financial reporting, month end reporting, production reporting, standard costing, inventory control and scrap reporting. Improve accuracy and timeliness of all reporting processes.
  • Promote changes in processes to improve efficiency of the Finance team and the Business Unit
  • Expected Results :

  • Provide a monthly reporting to the Group in accordance with Group and IFRS rules
  • Develop and maintain the level of competence in the controlling department
  • Ensure reliability in data information system and support other functions in the process flow to be compliant with international and local accounting rules
  • Key Competencies and Requirements

  • University degree in business, finance / accounting
  • At least 5 years of experience as SAP key user
  • CO expertise in Cost and Revenue Element Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Activity Based Costing, Internal Orders, Profit center Accounting, Variance calculation, cost estimation and settlement, COPC and COPA
  • Strong understanding of controlling or accounting processes in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to lead process and systems improvements
  • Independent, organized and problem solving mindset
  • Proactive, eager to learn and adaptable to change
  • Good communication and facilitation skills
  • The following qualifications are welcomed, but considered an asset :

  • Certification in SAP-FICO
  • Professional designation (CPA)
  • French speaking
  • Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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