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Plant ControllerMennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA
Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Plant Controller

Location : Hybrid schedule (Mon / Wed / Fri in‑office at Cambridge, ON)

Position Type : Full‑time

Vacancy Status : This position is vacant

AI Disclosure in Hiring : We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants

Job Summary

The Plant Controller is a hands‑on financial leader responsible for managing all financial aspects of Bimeda’s North American manufacturing operations, primarily supporting the Cambridge, Ontario and LeSueur, Minnesota facilities. Acting as a strategic finance business partner to Plant and Operations leadership, this role drives financial performance, cost discipline, and operational insight across the full profit and loss statement.

The Plant Controller blends strong technical accounting expertise with deep operational engagement on the plant floor. This role translates operational activity into meaningful financial insights, enabling data‑driven decision‑making that supports productivity, efficiency, profitability, and long‑term growth. The position requires both strategic thinking and practical execution, with meaningful time spent in the plants to understand processes, identify opportunities, and influence outcomes.

Role Specific Requirements

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to Plant Managers and site leadership teams, ensuring ownership and accountability for financial performance.
  • Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to link financial outcomes with operational drivers such as throughput, labour efficiency, material flow, and equipment utilisation.
  • Challenge assumptions and support fact‑based, data‑driven decision‑making.
  • Provide financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations to drive business growth, efficiency, and profitability.

Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead all aspects of plant financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and internal reporting.
  • Analyse trends and patterns, assess financial and operational impacts, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
  • Prepare and present clear, insightful plant financials, scorecards, KPIs, and performance updates to plant and business leadership.
  • Develop annual operating plans and rolling forecasts in collaboration with plant leadership.
  • Cost Accounting, Inventory & Controls

  • Oversee standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, overhead allocation, and cost accounting processes.
  • Drive sustainable cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, audit requirements, and applicable accounting standards in Canada and the U.S.
  • Analyse material, labour, overhead, usage, yield, and efficiency variances; identify root causes and corrective actions.
  • Lead physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
  • Month End Close & Compliance

  • Manage select responsibilities related to the month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Maintain current, accurate, and complete accounting and reporting of product costs, inventory, assets, and overhead.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate governance standards.
  • Collaboration

  • Work closely with Corporate Finance, FP&A, and other functional teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and best practices.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives, special projects, and long‑term planning efforts.
  • Health, Safety & Ethics

  • Work in compliance with all health and safety regulations, internal policies, and manufacturing standards.
  • Promote a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment.
  • Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and / or priorities and requirements evolve.

    Competencies Required for the Role

    ACCOUNTABILITY / EXECUTION – A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions. Accountability is when an individual or a department experiences consequences for their performance or actions.

    FOSTERING COLLABORATION / TEAMWORK – Is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavour; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.

    STRATEGIC PLANNING – Is the process of thinking about and organising the activities required to achieve a desired goal.

    PROBLEM‑SOLVING & ANALYTICAL THINKING – Is the ability to find solutions to complex problems quickly; know how to identify problems and strengths; good analytical skills.

    COMPLEXITY / STRESS MANAGEMENT / TIME MANAGEMENT – The ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure and maintain self‑control in the face of hostility or provocation. Cuts through complexity to focus on core issues; ability to manage time smartly; manages resources soundly.

    Other Requirements

    Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience as a Plant Controller within a manufacturing environment, with strong product costing expertise.
  • In‑depth knowledge of standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing cost structures.
  • Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.
  • Advanced analytical, forecasting, and financial modelling skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence non‑financial stakeholders.
  • Desirable

  • CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation (strongly preferred).
  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (MBA) considered an asset.
  • Multi‑site manufacturing experience.
  • Prior people management experience.
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive vacation policy effective upon hire.
  • 13 paid holidays.
  • 5 paid personal care days.
  • Medical, dental, vision, STD & LTD benefits.
  • Defined Contribution Pension plan with employer matching 5%.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Expected Salary Range : $120,000 - $160,000 annually (exclusive of any discretionary bonus).
  • About Bimeda

    Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science‑driven solutions to optimise the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

    Bimeda’s global innovation programme sees six state‑of‑the‑art R&D centres across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever‑evolving needs of the animal health industry.

    Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water‑soluble powders, pastes and non‑sterile liquids.

    Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialisation of quality Bimeda‑branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

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    Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

    At Bimeda we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and assess candidates based on skills and experience. Recruitment records are retained in accordance with Ontario law.

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