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Plant ControllerCore Molding Technologies, Inc. • Cobourg, ON, Canada
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Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. • Cobourg, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Plant Controller to serve as a key business partner to plant leadership, driving financial performance, cost control, and operational decision-making.

This role is responsible for overseeing plant-level accounting, cost management, financial reporting, and internal controls, while providing actionable insights to support production, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with plant leadership to drive financial performance and support operational decision-making
  • Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly financial results, KPIs, forecasts, and annual operating plans
  • Lead plant-level cost accounting, including variance analysis, standard costing, and cost improvement tracking
  • Ensure accuracy of inventory, bills of materials (BOM), and product costing
  • Monitor and reconcile inventory, production, shipping, and returns activity
  • Oversee month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
  • Maintain and enforce strong internal controls across operations, finance, and reporting
  • Analyze labor, material, overhead, and distribution costs to identify risks and opportunities
  • Support capital expenditure tracking and financial justification of investments
  • Partner with operations through daily production meetings and plant walkthroughs
  • Lead analysis of customer chargebacks, pricing changes, and margin impacts
  • Identify and manage excess and obsolete inventory risks
  • Coordinate with corporate finance and IT on reporting, systems, and compliance requirements
  • Support internal and external audits, including quarterly and year-end activities
  • Lead and develop the plant finance team

What Success Looks Like

  • Accurate, timely financial reporting and forecasting
  • Strong cost visibility and control across plant operations
  • Improved inventory accuracy and cost management
  • Effective partnership with plant leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Identification and execution of cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
  • Compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5-10 years of experience in plant finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance leadership
  • Strong experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment (multi-site or multi-entity preferred)
  • High proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence operational decisions

Preferred

  • CPA, CMA, or MBA
  • Experience in multi-company or multi-currency environments
  • Experience supporting audits and implementing internal controls
  • Background in automotive, plastics, or industrial manufacturing

Work Environment & Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours or weekend support may be required. This role operates in a manufacturing office and shop floor environment.

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