Plant Controller
Top Benefits
About the role
Plant Controller
Drop Sprockets
Location : South Slocan, BC | Full-Time, On-Site
Reports to: CFO, Weller Metalworks
Compensation: $100,000-$125,000
About Drop Sprockets
Drop Sprockets is a fast-growing precision manufacturing company known as the largest Made to Order Sprockets manufacturer in the world. We are proudly part of the Weller Metalworks group of companies. We produce sprockets for clients across North America, and we pride ourselves on craftsmanship, innovation, and community values.
The Role
This is a critical leadership role for our Canadian facility in South Slocan BC, responsible for overseeing accounting operations, payroll, financial reporting, and cash management. You’ll supervise two internal bookkeepers and coordinate closely with the CFO and operations leads. This is an ideal position for someone who thrives in a high-accountability, high-autonomy environment — and wants to grow with the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the month-end close, reconciliations, and internal reporting process
- Manage payroll, benefits, and CRA remittances; ensure compliance with Canadian tax rules
- Supervise AP/AR, vendor payments, customer collections, and banking
- Review and approve customer credit and monitor financial risk exposure
- Prepare internal financial statements and support external audits
- Maintain and improve accounting processes, controls, and ERP data integrity
- Coach, mentor, and oversee two Bookkeepers; ensure task alignment and development
- Collaborate with operations and leadership to support business planning
- Assist with budgeting, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting
Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ progressive accounting experience; 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role
- Knowledge of Canadian GAAP, tax law, payroll compliance, and month-end processes
- Strong ERP experience (Odoo preferred, or equivalent)
- Exceptional accuracy, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
- Clear communicator; able to liaise with internal teams and external advisors
Nice-to-Have:
- CPA designation (or in progress)
- Experience in manufacturing, inventory, or job-costing environments
- Familiarity with CRA audits or SR&ED claims
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: commensurate with experience
- Performance-Based Bonus potential
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan: health, dental, vision
- 3+ Weeks Paid Vacation, plus holidays and personal days
- Flexible work culture and supportive team environment
- Career growth potential within the Weller Group platform
- Local impact with national and international exposure
Why Work With Us
You’ll be part of a growing International manufacturer with a proven track record, a high
degree of autonomy, and the backing of an international parent company. This high-trust,low-bureaucracy team values accuracy, collaboration, and intelligent systems. We’re local, growing, and building something that lasts for a long time.
About DROP Sprockets
DROP Sprockets, a DROP Group division, is a high-quality quick turn sprocket manufacturer, which offers the most comprehensive sprocket line in the industry.
We pride ourselves on having the best support, engineering and manufacturing team, with decades of industrial experience and support back to the 1950s.
Our manufacturing facility boasts some of the most advanced equipment in North America featuring cutting-edge machining and fabrication equipment, with over 1.5 million pounds of raw and semi-finished materials to support the demand for the finished product.
We control our products from the start to finished delivery which enables us to produce the highest quality, fastest delivery and longest-lasting sprockets on the market.
Every sprocket is standard for us!
Plant Controller
Top Benefits
About the role
Plant Controller
Drop Sprockets
Location : South Slocan, BC | Full-Time, On-Site
Reports to: CFO, Weller Metalworks
Compensation: $100,000-$125,000
About Drop Sprockets
Drop Sprockets is a fast-growing precision manufacturing company known as the largest Made to Order Sprockets manufacturer in the world. We are proudly part of the Weller Metalworks group of companies. We produce sprockets for clients across North America, and we pride ourselves on craftsmanship, innovation, and community values.
The Role
This is a critical leadership role for our Canadian facility in South Slocan BC, responsible for overseeing accounting operations, payroll, financial reporting, and cash management. You’ll supervise two internal bookkeepers and coordinate closely with the CFO and operations leads. This is an ideal position for someone who thrives in a high-accountability, high-autonomy environment — and wants to grow with the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the month-end close, reconciliations, and internal reporting process
- Manage payroll, benefits, and CRA remittances; ensure compliance with Canadian tax rules
- Supervise AP/AR, vendor payments, customer collections, and banking
- Review and approve customer credit and monitor financial risk exposure
- Prepare internal financial statements and support external audits
- Maintain and improve accounting processes, controls, and ERP data integrity
- Coach, mentor, and oversee two Bookkeepers; ensure task alignment and development
- Collaborate with operations and leadership to support business planning
- Assist with budgeting, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting
Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ progressive accounting experience; 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role
- Knowledge of Canadian GAAP, tax law, payroll compliance, and month-end processes
- Strong ERP experience (Odoo preferred, or equivalent)
- Exceptional accuracy, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
- Clear communicator; able to liaise with internal teams and external advisors
Nice-to-Have:
- CPA designation (or in progress)
- Experience in manufacturing, inventory, or job-costing environments
- Familiarity with CRA audits or SR&ED claims
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: commensurate with experience
- Performance-Based Bonus potential
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan: health, dental, vision
- 3+ Weeks Paid Vacation, plus holidays and personal days
- Flexible work culture and supportive team environment
- Career growth potential within the Weller Group platform
- Local impact with national and international exposure
Why Work With Us
You’ll be part of a growing International manufacturer with a proven track record, a high
degree of autonomy, and the backing of an international parent company. This high-trust,low-bureaucracy team values accuracy, collaboration, and intelligent systems. We’re local, growing, and building something that lasts for a long time.
About DROP Sprockets
DROP Sprockets, a DROP Group division, is a high-quality quick turn sprocket manufacturer, which offers the most comprehensive sprocket line in the industry.
We pride ourselves on having the best support, engineering and manufacturing team, with decades of industrial experience and support back to the 1950s.
Our manufacturing facility boasts some of the most advanced equipment in North America featuring cutting-edge machining and fabrication equipment, with over 1.5 million pounds of raw and semi-finished materials to support the demand for the finished product.
We control our products from the start to finished delivery which enables us to produce the highest quality, fastest delivery and longest-lasting sprockets on the market.
Every sprocket is standard for us!