Plant Controller

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee; Ajax; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Retirement plan matching

Wellness Spending Accounts

Employee discount program

Safety Shoes Program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee in Ajax, Ontario, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial analysis, budgeting, and performance improvement for the plant. You will partner with Plant management and the Finance team to safeguard assets and drive cost efficiencies.

The role includes month-end close, variance analysis, capital expenditure evaluation, and development of overhead standards. Strong Excel and ERP experience (MS Dynamics AX) are preferred; university degree in business and accounting

Qualifications

• University degree in business and accounting required.
• Two to three years of hands-on manufacturing accounting at the plant level.
• Cost accounting experience with strong inventory background and budgeting.
• Multi-facility environment experience preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills and ERP experience (MS Dynamics AX).

Responsibilities

• Analyze variances versus standard and budgeted costs for month and year-to-date results.
• Track monthly plant metrics and savings with QA, Production, Procurement, and Scheduling.
• Handle month-end close, plant financials, and accruals.
• Present results to plant teams and Finance with implications and follow-ups.
• Prepare the monthly plant financial review package.
• Develop and monitor plant overhead standards and related budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Education

University Degree in Business and Accounting

Tools

Excel

MS Dynamics AX

Job description

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

The Role:

Reporting to Director, Operations Finance,the Plant Controllerwill be responsible for ongoing analysis of results with insights and recommendations on performance improvement opportunities. Ensure control policies are in place to safeguard company assets. As a strong financial leader with acute business acumen skills, the Plant Controller will be working with Plant management and theFinance team. A trusted business partner involved in strategy development, analysis and decision making for plant results. Responsible for providing financial and non-financial insights required to manage plant performance and ensure goals are met. Lead plant operating budget, ensure clear accountabilities are in place to meet plan.

What you get to do:

• Analyze variances versus standard and budgeted costs for month and year-to-date results. Prepare the required variance reporting.
• Operational Metrics and Variance Analyses
• Track monthly metrics for savings – work closely with QA, Production, Procurement, and Scheduling.
• Month-End/Year-End Closing and Plant Financials
• Presenting and reviewing results with plant teams and Finance with implications and follow ups.
• Prepare plant monthly financial review package.
• Gather information required to perform month-end accruals, create and post required journal entries.
• Manufacturing Planning/Budgeting & Controls
• Help prepare, document, and analyze manufacturing budget for plant. This includes direct labour, indirect labour, capital, efficiencies and all other plant expenses.
• Develop, monitor, and update plant overhead standards and all of the supporting work this implies, including understanding and/or developing crewing, machine speeds, material yields, plant allocation measures, and overhead budgets.
• Monitor plant overhead actual results and compare to standards.
• Prepare the financial evaluation of plant capital expenditures proposals and control spending.
• Special Projects
• Prepare financial data, business input and analysis for special projects
• Support VPs, Plant Manager and Department Managers on key projects
• Data, Report Management and System Support
• Shared roles in specific areas of data management and system support
• Define, assist in developing (or develop where possible) and manage key reports, data, and systems to support Plant teams and downstream data users

What you bring to the role:

• University Degree in Business and Accounting, required. Prefer working towards Accounting Designation (CGA, CMA)
• Two to three years of hands-on manufacturing accounting experience at the plant level.
• Cost accounting experience, with strong inventory background and budgeting.
• Multi-facility environment experience, preferred.
• In-depth working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
• Enterprise solution software experience (MS Dynamics AX Preferred)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in a manufacturing organization
• Results oriented and able to meet tight deadlines and willing and able to provide new ideas and challenge current thinking
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities based on business needs
• Good organizational skills and detail oriented with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work both independently and as a team player

What we offer you:

• Competitive Total Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program – your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program – we value continuous learning and self-development.
• The hiring range for this role is $115,000 - 125,000 annually.

This posting is for an existing/new vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

While Mother Parkers welcomes all applications, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies or search firms. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.