Plant Controller

Edmonton North, 7727 127 Av NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4 : 59 AM

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Director, Finance (West), the Controller provides direction and leadership to the accounting team. Responsibilities include leading and developing the Finance team, operational reporting and financial for the plant and the Central division, process improvement, maximizing cash flow, annual audit, documentations and ad hoc analysis and reporting. The Controller will be a leader in establishing a customer service oriented and business partner culture in the Finance team and will always be looking for ways to add value both individually and as a team.

Key Accountabilities :

• Responsible for the review of the daily, weekly, monthly operational reporting (yield and labour reports) and analysis of variances to targets and historical information.
• Work closely with the cost accountant , Plant Manager, and other key stakeholders to analyze reports, ensure their consistency and compliance with required parameters / format. Participation in DDS (daily direction setting meetings) and regular production floor walks.
• Work with the Ops management by providing required business analysis that is responsive to their specific needs and meets company’s goals and objectives.
• Attend scheduled operational meetings for discussion of results. Provide support to management and advise on cost management, cost control measures and the cost‑effectiveness of program areas and strategic plans.
• Liaise with other plant controllers in the company as well as corporate finance, business performance, treasury, etc.
• Ensure all balance sheet account reconciliations are completed by the c ost a ccountant and central team and reviewed on a timely basis.
• Drive process improvement to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the cost accounting processes while ensuring compliance with company policy, quality processes, and work standards.
• Provide leadership to the Finance team and oversee day‑to‑day effectiveness of staff by managing for highest performance. This includes goal setting, coaching, empowering, mentoring, developing, training, and managing individual performance and key result areas.
• Prepare the reporting package, including but not limited to the financial statements, bridging, AP and AR reconciliation, and ensure completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of the reported information. Analyze and interpret financial results in order to assist and advise the executive team.
• Coordinate month‑end closing process, abiding to set schedule, correcting, and rectifying emerging issues to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are accomplished.

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