Plant Controller Opportunity in Burlington: Career Growth, Learning, and Onsite Collaboration
Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are teaming up with an industry-leading organization to find a highly skilled Plant Controller who thrives on leadership, collaboration, and financial acumen.
This is not your average Plant Controller role – it’s an opportunity to be a key business partner to the General Manager, influence an entire site’s financial success, and drive impactful business decisions. If you’re looking for a chance to maximize your career growth, gain advanced learning experiences, and work alongside a top-tier team, this role is perfect for you.
Why Join?
Career Advancement: Drive site-wide financial strategies with a company that values personal and professional growth.
Learning Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience through working directly with industry leaders while staying at the forefront of best practices in finance and manufacturing operations.
Onsite Collaboration: Embrace a collaborative work environment where strong partnerships across departments drive success.
Competitive Compensation Plan: Our client offers a generous compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, health benefits, defined benefit pension plan and 3-4 weeks paid vacation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership: Manage all accounting, budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis activities for the site, all while ensuring compliance and safeguarding assets.
Strategic Planning & Analysis: Lead the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and detailed analyses to assess business performance and identify areas for improvement.
Operational Support: Work closely with department heads and General Management to ensure budget variances are explained and properly controlled.
Standard Compliance: Ensure all internal, external, and governmental audits are completed successfully while upholding the organization’s quality and safety systems.
Team Leadership: Direct and develop the accounting team, delivering coaching, training, and performance evaluations to nurture success within the department.
More About This Opportunity
This team fosters a high-performing culture where employees are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow. In this role, you’ll build lasting collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Operations, IT, Sales, and Customer Service, as well as maintain contact with the company’s 20+ plants across North America to stay ahead of industry trends.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
CPA designation is required.
7-10+ years of accounting experience within the manufacturing space, including 3+ years in a supervisory capacity.
Strong month end close, financial reporting, standard costing and inventory management experience.
Expertise in ERP systems and advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Proven knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory processes, and compliance best practices.
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