Plant Controller

LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

RRSP matching

EAP

Job summary

Lisi Aerospace Canada seeks a Plant Controller to join its leadership team, guiding monthly closings, budgets, forecasts and KPI reporting in a manufacturing environment.

As a financial partner, you will oversee internal controls, drive cost-saving initiatives, and provide decision support across departments while aligning with HQ objectives.

The role offers a hybrid work model with two remote days per week and requires strong English/French communication.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Management.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior financial or controller role.
• Experience in manufacturing is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; ERP experience required.
• Bilingual in English and French, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and monitor the plant's financial information (forecasts, budgets, standard costs).
• Prepare monthly reporting and presentations with qualitative comments.
• Ensure accurate profitability reporting by product, project, customer, and KPI.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting/ree-forecasting across cost centers.
• Analyze variances vs. budget/forecast and propose actions.
• Participate in capital expenditure projects and cost estimation for quotes.
• Monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure reporting integrity.
• Oversee inventories including Finish Goods, Raw Materials, WIP, Tooling, and Fixed Assets.
• Assist in audits and provide recommendations to improve practices.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

Cost control

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

ERP applications

Job description

We are Lisi Aerospace Canada, a dynamic and engaged team driven to support the world’s aerospace leaders. We are passionate about our team and our clients as much as we are about our industry.

We are looking for people that are as passionate about the aerospace industry, that like thinking out of the box and delivering differently. Our team is governed by our values (People, Planet and Profit) and is made of people like you – passionate, supportive, creative, and inclusive. Our high-performance culture offers our Team Members exceptional growth opportunities locally and globally.

We are now seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Controller to join our dynamic management team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent quantitative and interpersonal skills. Acting as a business partner, the Plant Controller guides the company management to achieve objectives set by HQ and provides financial direction and recommendations to improve site performance. He’s responsible to oversee the execution of financial processes (monthly closing, Budget, quarterly forecasting) as well as corporate policies. He’s the financial support across departments in the plant and leads any cost saving initiatives. The Plant Controller is also a member of the plant leadership team.

We are looking for a collaborative team player who excels at building successful relationships with clients. As our business environment is constantly evolving, adaptability and a strong willingness to learn are essential qualities. While experience in the manufacturing or production industry is preferred, it is not a requirement.

Health, Safety & Environment:

In addition to the core responsibilities, the Plant Controller will also be responsible for promoting and reinforcing the company's and governmental health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and procedures. It is crucial that all employees under their responsibility adhere to and always follow the HSE rules.

What you will do:

• You will be responsible for the development, analysis, and monitoring of the plant’s financial information including forecasts, budgets, and standard costs in alignment with the annual business plan.
• You will prepare monthly reporting and presentations including the appropriate level of qualitative comments.
• You will ensure accurate and timely reporting on profitability by product, project, customer, and operational KPIs.
• You will coordinate the budgeting and forecasting / re-forecasting process based on financial analyses by plant, cost center, and business indicators.
• You will analyze actual performance and provide reasons for variances (vs Budget, forecast) as well as recommended actions.
• You will participate in capital expenditures projects: evaluate current expenditures, provide data in support of business cases for capital expenditures, and estimate costs to support quoting activities.
• In conjunction with corporate policies monitor and implement the necessary internal controls to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks.
• You will monitor inventories including but not limited to Finish Goods, Raw Materials, Work in Progress, Tooling, and Fixed Assets.
• Examine and analyze financial records, documents, and systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements and accounting standards controls.
• Participate in internal and external audits: financial, operational, monthly inventory, etc.
• Prepare reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve business practices.
• Share best practices or provides expert advice to teams on financial and operational matters, process improvements, and procedure changes.

Are you the missing piece of the puzzle?

• You have a university degree in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Management.
• You have a professional designation as a Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) (an asset).
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior financial or controller role.
• You have professional experience in a manufacturing environment (an important asset).
• You have excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, and Excel in particular.
• You have experience with ERP applications.
• You have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• You have a strong ability to work well under pressure in a deliverable context.
• You have strong interpersonal abilities and communication skills.
• You are fully bilingual, in English and French, written and spoken.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work in an exciting industry at a company with a 240-year history;
• Regular performance-based bonuses;
• A generous RRSP with a matching contribution program from the employer;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7;
• 24/7 virtual medical assistance;Customizable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans;
• Exceptional opportunities for growth and development;
• Leadership training and role-specific learning;
• Hybrid position with the option to work remotely 2 days per week.