Plant Controller

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their team in Windsor, ON. This pivotal role involves establishing internal controls, managing financial reporting, and overseeing budget processes within the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide financial insights that drive business decisions. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain internal controls for accounting transactions.
• Manage preparation of financial reports aligned with GAAP or IFRS.
• Oversee annual budget and conduct monthly variance analyses.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Variance Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft NAV

E2

Job description

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Canadian Executive Search Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a Windsor, ON client in the manufacturing sector.

About the Role

Establish and maintain local internal controls for accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and auditor standards. Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports, ensuring alignment with GAAP or IFRS. Oversee the annual budget and rolling forecasts, conduct monthly variance analyses, and report significant discrepancies to management. Provide financial insights, focusing on capital investments, pricing, and contract negotiations. Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate customer invoicing and receivable collections within approved credit terms. Participate in weekly spend and production/forecasting meetings. Ensure proper documentation for all WIP/Unbilled transactions (e.g., POs, LOIs) and adherence to Revenue Recognition policies. Ensure all government submissions are accurately prepared and submitted on time. Review biweekly payroll input, correcting discrepancies. Identify and recommend process improvements in accounting and costing to the Corporate Controller. Verify the accuracy of financial data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain the general ledger, including account verification, reconciliation, and journal entries. Manage vendor relationships, focusing on cost control and payment terms. Maintain confidentiality of all information from customers, suppliers, and the company. Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations. Uphold safe work practices by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and following safety procedures. Perform additional related duties as required or assigned. Work closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Build professional relationships with external auditors and provide necessary information for annual audits.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain local internal controls for accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and auditor standards.
• Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports, ensuring alignment with GAAP or IFRS.
• Oversee the annual budget and rolling forecasts, conduct monthly variance analyses, and report significant discrepancies to management.
• Provide financial insights, focusing on capital investments, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate customer invoicing and receivable collections within approved credit terms.
• Participate in weekly spend and production/forecasting meetings.
• Ensure proper documentation for all WIP/Unbilled transactions (e.g., POs, LOIs) and adherence to Revenue Recognition policies.
• Ensure all government submissions are accurately prepared and submitted on time.
• Review biweekly payroll input, correcting discrepancies.
• Identify and recommend process improvements in accounting and costing to the Corporate Controller.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain the general ledger, including account verification, reconciliation, and journal entries.
• Manage vendor relationships, focusing on cost control and payment terms.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information from customers, suppliers, and the company.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Uphold safe work practices by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and following safety procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as required or assigned.
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Build professional relationships with external auditors and provide necessary information for annual audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in accounting and tax software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Microsoft NAV & E2 experience is preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Accounting and Manufacturing