Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Job Description

Our client located in Toronto, Ontario is currently seeking a Plant Controller.

Dayshift

Salary- $K

Position Description:

The Plant Controller is the financial leader of the manufacturing facility, accountable for safeguarding assets, ensuring the accuracy of plant financial reporting, and providing actionable insights that directly improve P&L results and cash flow. This role partners closely with plant management to enhance profitability, improve cost controls, accelerate operational efficiency, and deliver measurable financial outcomes, while ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

dUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual plant financial results in accordance with Canadian GAAP (ASPE) and corporate standards.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard costing processes to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Maintain strong internal control environment and compliance with corporate/business internal policies, audit standards, and safeguarding of plant assets.
• Accountable for early identification and resolution of risks or discrepancies that could materially affect reported financials

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead plant budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, ensuring alignment with company objectives and measurable plant performance targets.
• Provide clear, actionable analysis of variances and trends that directly inform operational decision-making and drive corrective actions.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and track financial impact of cost savings initiatives, capital investment projects, and productivity improvements.
• Own delivery of plant-level cash flow visibility and forecasting accuracy, including proactive working capital management.

Operational Partnership

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Director of Operations and senior leadership team
• Provide financial guidance that results in improved margins, reduced waste, and achievement of plant productivity goals.
• Support lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and efficiency projects with value-focused financial analysis and business cases.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), linking financial performance with operational drivers and holding functions accountable to achieve targets.

Inventory and Cost Management

• Ensure accurate tracking, valuation, and reporting of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Lead the physical inventory and cycle counting processes, ensuring variances are explained, contained, and prevented going forward.
• Oversee cost roll-ups, bills of material, and program specific labor/overhead rate setting to ensure accurate product costing and accountability for margin realization vs. planned.

Compliance, Audit and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with tax, government, and corporate reporting requirements at the business unit level.
• Support external and internal audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies with ownership of follow-through until risk is remediated.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members to ensure high performance and career growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Build trust and credibility with cross-functional leaders by consistently delivering financially grounded recommendations that drive results
• Hold team members accountable to results-oriented deliverables, not just task completion.

hEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), regulations, and internal health and safety policies and procedures
• Help create a healthy work environment by not condoning, participating in or reporting, as you become aware, any harassment, discrimination, gossiping or unfair treatment of anyone
• Report any defective equipment or protective device which could endanger someone
• Report any contravention of the OHSA regulations, or General Donlee Limited safety policies and procedures by another employee
• DO NOT use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or otherwise work in a manner that may endanger anyone
• DO NOT engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
• Know, understand and implement safe work practices and procedures
• Know, understand and employ established rules and procedures for handling materials, equipment and processes use proper lifting techniques, etc.)
• Use equipment and materials only in the manner intended
• Attend required safety training programs and apply knowledge gained from these training sessions
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), regulations, and internal health and safety policies and procedures

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent designation strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• 7 - years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, operations and ERP systems (Syteline/Epicor or similar preferred).
• Proven experience partnering with operations to drive cost improvements and efficiencies with demonstrated margin or cash flow impact.
• Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to challenge assumptions constructively and drive accountability in cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to integrity, accuracy, and continuous professional development.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for to be successful in this role, please apply online or email your resume to:

Natasha Beharry

We are an equal opportunity Employer.