Administrative Manager (Controller)

Saige Partners; Canada; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

FSA/HSA options

Employer matching retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance options: life/disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saige Partners is seeking an Administrative Manager (Controller) to lead plant finance, accounting, and strategic business partnership across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on financial stewardship, month-end close, and profitability improvement within a leading packaging solutions manufacturer.

The successful candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, and capital project evaluation while partnering with Plant Manager and operations teams to translate performance

Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or CA designation preferred.
• MBA, MACC, or equivalent finance/accounting qualification considered an asset.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant leadership environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Experience leading cost improvement, productivity, or operational finance initiatives.
• Fluency in both English and French required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and influence business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and applicable accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of plant financial statements and accounting records.
• Prepare and present analyses and reports related to production performance, inventory, working capital, and month-end closing results.
• Review system-generated reports and transactional data to ensure financial accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Analyze financial and operational trends, identify key drivers and variances, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Lead or coordinate the annual operating budget, monthly sales forecast, and capital expenditure budget processes.
• Partner with plant leadership to challenge assumptions, explain variances, assess risks and opportunities, and drive accountability for financial and operational results.
• Review manufacturing standard costs and coordinate updates as necessary to ensure accurate product costing.
• Review job costs and close jobs in a timely manner by analyzing production costs, material usage, labor, overhead, absorption, yield, scrap, and other manufacturing variances.
• Support the identification, evaluation, and financial assessment of capital projects and other business initiatives.
• Coordinate annual fixed asset and physical inventory activities, ensuring accurate and properly documented records.
• Assist with the preparation and support of internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian, provincial, local, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify cost-reduction opportunities, improve profitability, and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare financial analyses, presentations, and other ad hoc reports and projects as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

English-French fluency

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

CPA/CMA/CA designation

MBA / MACC asset

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting platforms

Job description

Administrative Manager (Controller)

Job Overview: Our client, a leading manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging solutions is seeking an experienced Customer Service Representative to join its team. The organization serves customers across the food, beverage, medical, and consumer goods industries, providing innovative packaging solutions designed to enhance product safety, functionality, and sustainability. The Administrative Manager serves as the finance leader, providing primary financial support for a manufacturing facility and serving as a key member of the plant leadership team. This role provides financial stewardship, operational finance leadership, and strategic business partnership. The position oversees plant accounting and administrative functions, including production and cost accounting, financial analysis, accounts payable and receivable, monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, and internal controls. The successful candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, sound judgment, polished communication and interpersonal skills, and an ownership mindset. This individual will partner closely with the Plant Manager, operations leaders, commercial teams, and business unit finance to translate plant performance into actionable financial insights. Through identifying improvement opportunities and supporting disciplined decision-making, the Administrative Manager will help improve profitability, productivity, working capital, and overall plant performance.

This is a Direct Hire role.

What you will be doing as a Administrative Manager (Controller)

• Lead month-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and applicable accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of plant financial statements and accounting records.
• Prepare and present analyses and reports related to production performance, inventory, working capital, and month-end closing results.
• Review system-generated reports and transactional data to ensure financial accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Analyze financial and operational trends, identify key drivers and variances, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Lead or coordinate the annual operating budget, monthly sales forecast, and capital expenditure budget processes.
• Partner with plant leadership to challenge assumptions, explain variances, assess risks and opportunities, and drive accountability for financial and operational results.
• Review manufacturing standard costs and coordinate updates as necessary to ensure accurate product costing.
• Review job costs and close jobs in a timely manner by analyzing production costs, material usage, labor, overhead, absorption, yield, scrap, and other manufacturing variances.
• Support the identification, evaluation, and financial assessment of capital projects and other business initiatives.
• Coordinate annual fixed asset and physical inventory activities, ensuring accurate and properly documented records.
• Assist with the preparation and support of internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian, provincial, local, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify cost-reduction opportunities, improve profitability, and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare financial analyses, presentations, and other ad hoc reports and projects as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills you ideally bring to the table as a Administrative Manager (Controller)

• CPA, CMA, or CA designation preferred.
• MBA, MACC, or equivalent finance/accounting qualification considered an asset.
• Experience working in a manufacturing plant leadership environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Experience leading cost improvement, productivity, or operational finance initiatives.
• Fluency in both English and French required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and influence business decisions.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits & Total Rewards

A comprehensive Total Rewards package is offered to support employees' overall well-being, including competitive compensation, benefits, and programs designed to support personal and professional growth. Benefits may vary based on work location, employment classification, or applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Well-being resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid and voluntary insurance options, including life, personal accident, and disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can contribute to their fullest potential.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. Applicants requiring assistance or accommodation are encouraged to communicate their needs during the application process.