Plant Controller

Waterford Executive; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Windsor is seeking a Plant Controller to oversee its financial operations. The successful candidate will guide financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring fiscal health and operational efficiency. With a focus on strategic financial analysis, the role demands strong leadership and extensive financial expertise, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing or project-based environment required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial accounting activities and prepare accurate financial reports.
• Provide leadership to the finance and accounting team and ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to evaluate project profitability.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Cost Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

On behalf of our client, a global company, we are actively looking for aPlant Controller for one of their locations in Windsor, ON. Fantastic opportunity to join a world class organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing all financial accounting activities, including the maintenance of fiscal records, compliance with financial policies and GAAP, and the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports. They will also provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership through in-depth analysis, budgeting, costing, and operational reporting—supporting informed decision-making and driving long-term business success.

Responsibilities :

• Analyze and interpret statistical and financial data to evaluate project profitability and overall business performance.
• Assess the fiscal health and operational efficiency of the organization.
• Provide leadership and direction to the finance and accounting team, including workforce planning and task prioritization.
• Ensure that the company’s management information systems effectively support financial reporting requirements and enable performance monitoring across the business.
• Oversee or assume responsibility for the following core financial functions :
• Cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Accounts receivable and collections
• Accounts payable and vendor management
• Production system analysis and reporting
• Project cost tracking and analysis
• Cost center reporting
• General ledger maintenance and reconciliation
• Fixed asset management
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and development of the annual budget, strategic financial plans, and performance reporting systems.
• Manage audit processes and ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements at the federal, provincial / state, and local levels, including :
• Income tax
• Property tax
• Enhance, transition, or develop financial reporting capabilities by leveraging cloud-based platforms and digital tools.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with a professional accounting designation (CPA) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of standard cost accounting principles and familiarity with production reporting processes.
• Experience in manufacturing or a project-based environment is required.
• Advanced expertise in project reporting and analysis.
• Strong understanding of material variance, purchase price variance (PPV), and related variance analysis methodologies.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Highly detail-oriented and well-organized, with a strong commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrated initiative, analytical thinking, and sound decision-making skills to successfully manage and complete complex financial projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Travel to the USA may occasionally be required.