Job Description

About the Company? 

Our client is a manufacturing company. They are looking for a Plant Controller who will be responsible for leading the global cost accounting team members to develop and maintain an effective cost accounting system to reduce cost and improve overall profitability. Review and analyze actual vs quoted performance, month end reporting and involvement in Budget Process Provide financial information to appropriate stakeholders in an accurate, timely and effective manner through leading, coaching and performing all duties involving group accounting and cost systems. This role is also responsible for internal control compliance and tax related matters.

Why Work Here? 

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping financial processes and driving meaningful improvements across the organization 

• Make a visible impact by contributing to strategic initiatives and influencing business decisions through data-driven insights 

About the Opportunity? 

Meeting all business plan goals:

• Motivating and directing the management team to address financial objectives. Provide financial information to appropriate stakeholders in an accurate, timely and effective manner through leading, coaching and performing all duties necessary. 

Accounting functions:

• Complete understanding of SCAR (Standard Cost Activity Report) and how it relates to costing of inventory and related relationship with the financial statements. Understand the part cost structure, how Engineering’s role impacts the financial output of SCAR. Analysis of costing down to lowest level (Equipment) to properly allocate costs to work-centers. 

Lean:

• Responsible for assisting the Lean/CI teams. 

Analysis / Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze costs, variance calculations between target, quote and actual, monthly reporting, analysis and consolidation as required. 

Systems:

• Understand how the part cost structure works and how it relates to gross profit, cost of goods sold and overall profitability. Be the subject matter expert on SCAR and all related inventory transactions. Ensuring financial systems are effective, timely, efficient, legal, and complete. 

Goal setting:

• Guide cost accounting employees to work together effectively and to perform their tasks and duties timely, accurately, with pride and satisfaction. Facilitate cooperation between the global cost accounting teams. 

Objectives/Targets Team:

• Assist in the setting of global objectives and targets as well as establishing measurables with regards to cost management 

Communication:

• Effectively communicating with all employees, management and ensuring that open and honest lines of communication are available. 

Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance to internal controls, test and audit internal controls. Support annual audit activities specific to internal controls 

Tax Compliance: 

• Liaise with Tax Authorities regarding Goods and Services Tax, Provincial Retail Sales Tax, International Value Added Tax, Corporate Income Return Filings 

• Other responsibilities as required, including special projects as they arise 

About You? 

• CPA or equivalent 

• Financial reporting, tax, audit and internal controls

• Costing experience

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, ERP systems, and accounting software 

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices 

• In-depth knowledge of standard costing and cost accounting methodologies 

• Skilled in performance management, employee coaching, and fostering motivation through goal-driven leadership 

• Experienced in project management, including effective delegation of tasks 

• Familiar with relevant procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements 

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed 

Salary Range? 

Up to $150,000 /year? 

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How to Apply? 

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.?? 

When referencing this job, quote #444584 

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You must currently reside within the Ontario and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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