Operations Controller

Looking to join a dynamic team? We’ve got just what you’re looking for! Join the Prelco team as an Operations Controller. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for managing the overall financial operations of Prelco Belleville and will be responsible for providing accurate and up to date information reports to Prelco head office. If you have a strong foundation in manufacturing environments and cost accounting, you might be the ideal candidate. HERE ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Act as a bridge between Operations and Finance by bringing a deep understanding of plant operations and cost structures, along with the ability to convert data into meaningful, actionable insights. * Serve as a critical link between Operations and Finance, enabling informed decision-making through clear and impactful analysis. * Analyze and monitor cost of production while working closely with production teams to understand and improve cost drivers. * Support decision-making with practical, field-based analysis * Translate data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders * Track operational KPIs: productivity, efficiency, waste, and cost performance * Handle unexpected situations with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset * Establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures. Being in compliance with internal accepted accounting principles [http://www.accountingtools.com/definition-gaap] and Provincial/Federal financial reporting standards [http://www.accountingtools.com/definition-ifrs] * Implements changes as required to ensure that controls and budgets [http://www.accountingtools.com/dictionary-budget] are designed to mitigate risk DO YOU HAVE THE PROFIL WE’RE LOOKING FOR? * Qualification & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, with 5+ years of strong experience in manufacturing environments (essential) * Language Skills: Strong communicate with cross-functional collaboration * Technical Skills: Solid expertise in costing / cost of goods / industrial cost structures * Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset with a focus on concrete, actionable outcomes and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time and move between office and production floor environment as needed * Value: Committed to accuracy, operational efficiency and continuous improvement * Interest: Optimizing financial processes and improving cost performance * Asset: US work experience, French speaking and CPA designation HERE’S WHAT PRELCO OFFERS YOU: * 13 paid statutory holidays per year. * Paid sick time & Flex hours * Paid Vacation time * Comprehensive group insurance plan. * 24/7 access to a telemedicine service. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP). * Employer contribution to RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) * Professional Development Support * Company events & social hours * On-site parking * Casual dress code WITH THE PRELCO GROUP YOU JOIN: An organization with 8 facilities located across Eastern North America and more than 650 employees, the Prelco Group is a leader in the manufacturing of value‑added glass products. We design and manufacture glazing solutions for commercial and institutional buildings, residential towers, as well as specialized glazing for land, rail, and marine vehicles. This position is with Prelco Industrial Inc., Belleville, known for delivering high-quality, innovative window solution that meet the evolving needs of the marine, rail, transit, and defense sector. With robust designs, engineering excellence, and commitment to quality, we manage projects of all sizes from concept to delivery All applications are reviewed by real people – not AI and this posting is to fill an existing position. Prelco Industrial Inc. is committed to accessible, barrier-free recruitment process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, accommodations are available, upon request, for applicants with disabilities at any stage of the hiring process. If you’re looking to work within a growing organization recognized as a leader in its industry, we encourage you to apply. We thank all candidates for your interest; however, please note, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The Operations Controller manages financial operations for the Belleville plant and serves as a bridge between operations and finance teams. They are responsible for analyzing production costs, tracking operational KPIs, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and possess at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong expertise in cost accounting and the ability to translate data into actionable insights are essential for this role.

• 13 Paid statutory holidays • Paid sick time • Flex hours • Paid vacation time • Comprehensive group insurance plan • 24/7 Telemedicine service • Employee assistance program • Employer contribution to RRSP • Professional development support • Company events • Social hours • On-site parking • Casual dress code

• Data analysisPreferred

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• Cost accounting
• Manufacturing operations
• Financial reporting
• KPI tracking
• Data analysis
• Budgeting
• GAAP compliance
• IFRS compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Cost structure analysis
• Risk mitigation
• Productivity analysis
• Industrial cost structures
• Actionable insights
• Financial process optimization
• Cost Structures
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Operational Efficiency
• Solution-Oriented
• Cost Accounting
• Risk Mitigation
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Certified Public Accountant
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• French Language
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Innovation
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Project Management
• Operations
• Telehealth

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Operations Controller
• Cost Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week