Plant Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; Surrey; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Plant Controller to manage all accounting functions, lead a small team, and ensure timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA designation is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary between $115,000 - $125,000 yearly and opportunities for professional growth in a stable environment.

Benefits

Profit sharing program

Outstanding compensation package

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting.
• At least 3+ years in cost accounting or plant controllership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, AR, AP, payroll, and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and various reports for corporate office.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate findings.
• Oversee inventory accounting and cycle counts.
• Supervise and develop a small accounting support team.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Financial analysis

Leadership

Variance analysis

ERP systems (Epicor Kinetic)

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA designation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a manufacturing and industrial group. They are looking for a Plant Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Highly profitable and stable business
• Excellent consistent annual payout of profit sharing program
• Great VP of Finance that will support this person
• Excellent team and culture
• Outstanding compensation package

About the Opportunity

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, AR, AP, payroll, and month-end close.
• Responsible for the timely month end and year-end close process, including preparation of financial statements for the corporate office; including monthly statements, year-end closing documentation, and various reports.
• Maintain and enhance product costing models in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Perform variance analysis (labor, materials, overhead) and communicate findings to management.
• Prepare cash position, forecasts, and financial plans in alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, and capital project tracking.
• Partner with operations to support lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage reporting tools within Epicor Kinetic ERP, ensuring reliable financial and operational insights.
• Supervise and develop a small accounting support team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Review costs of manufacturing, overhead and G&A expense analysis, and provide recommendation for overhead absorption rates and cost management initiatives.
• Participates in the annual strategic goal setting
• Facilities and completes corporate requests and audits.
• May perform other tasks as deemed appropriate

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA or CMA designation preferred
• Overall 5 to 10 years experience in Accounting with a minimum of 3+ years in cost accounting or plant controllership roles

Salary Range

$115,000 - $125,000/year

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You must currently reside within the Greater Calgary Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.