Plant Controller

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial planning and reporting. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of finance experience, including site-controlling in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include financial decision support, variance analysis, and collaborating with site leadership for value creation initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial tools like SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of finance experience, including 3–5 years in a manufacturing or site-controlling role.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• High proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office; experience with digital or automation tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level financial planning and performance reporting.
• Provide day-to-day financial decision support through data-driven analysis.
• Drive monthly financial reviews and identify cost optimization opportunities.

Skills

Financial planning

Cost modeling

Variance analysis

Business partnering

Analytical skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent experience

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Toronto is seeking a Plant Controller to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-level financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and standard costing processes to support achievement of financial targets.
• Provide day-to-day financial decision support through data-driven analysis, cost modeling, and variance insights.
• Drive monthly financial reviews, including standard vs. actual cost analysis, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Own site financial standards, cost drivers, internal controls, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Partner on capital planning and provide financial evaluation of capital expenditure proposals.
• Support new product introductions and portfolio changes through robust financial and costing analysis.
• Collaborate with site leadership to develop, track, and deliver value creation initiatives.
• Manage site cash flow with a focus on inventory, cost efficiency, and capital spending.

What You Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7–10 years of finance experience, including 3–5 years in a manufacturing or site-controlling role.
• Strong business partnering and communication skills with the ability to influence and drive action.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Solid experience with cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and capital expenditures.
• Self-driven, operationally focused, and comfortable making day-to-day decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional business acumen.
• High proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office; experience with digital or automation tools is an asset.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and financial processes within a manufacturing environment.

Next Steps

We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.