Plant Controller

AccruePartners; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid leave programs

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a Financial Business Partner for a large-scale manufacturing operation in Ontario, Canada. This high-visibility role involves partnering with plant leadership, managing accounting activities, and driving financial performance. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA/CMA designation is preferred, and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong skills in cost accounting, forecasting, and ERP systems are essential, along with the ability to communicate complex financial data effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance processes.
• Ability to communicate financial performance clearly to leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational and financial performance across the facility.
• Lead all plant accounting and cost accounting activities.
• Provide actionable financial insights for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Cost accounting expertise

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Team You Will Be Joining

• Join a North American manufacturing organization that is an established leader within the industrial and environmental solutions space
• Be part of a company with thousands of employees and a broad operational footprint supporting essential infrastructure and sustainability initiatives
• Partner directly with plant leadership and executive finance leadership in a highly visible role reporting to the Vice President of Finance
• Work within a collaborative, cross‑functional environment alongside operations, supply chain, production, and corporate finance teams
• Join a business that continues to evolve through operational improvements, investment initiatives, and strategic growth across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Opportunity to influence both plant‑level performance and broader organizational financial strategy

What They Offer You

• High‑visibility leadership role with direct exposure to senior operational and financial decision makers
• Opportunity to serve as the financial leader for a large‑scale manufacturing operation with meaningful operational complexity
• Strong benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and paid leave programs
• Stable organization with long‑term market presence and continued investment in manufacturing operations and sustainability initiatives
• Ability to make a measurable impact through process improvements, cost optimization, forecasting accuracy, and operational finance leadership
• Onsite leadership opportunity in Ontario, CA within a fast‑paced industrial manufacturing environment

Why This Role Is Important

• Serve as the key financial business partner to plant leadership, helping drive operational and financial performance across the facility
• Lead all plant accounting and cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, labor/material allocations, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Provide leadership with actionable financial insights to support strategic decision‑making and operational efficiency initiatives
• Ensure strong internal controls, financial compliance, and accurate reporting in a complex manufacturing environment
• Play a critical role in evaluating capital investments, operational initiatives, and plant performance against forecast and budget
• Drive accountability through KPI development, reporting, and financial analysis tied directly to plant operations and profitability
• Help bridge finance and operations by translating complex financial data into clear business recommendations for leadership teams

The Background That Fits

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally supporting large‑scale plant operations
• Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing finance processes
• Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally with operations leaders and influence decision‑making in a plant environment
• Experience managing forecasts, budgets, month‑end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting within a fast‑paced operation
• Strong systems and ERP experience with the ability to analyze complex financial and operational data
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly to both finance and operational leadership teams