Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs.

KSR International has an immediate opening for a

Plant Controller

Ontario

Are you a motivated professional looking to grow your career and expertise in the automotive industry? Do you bring strategic financial leadership and a passion for operational excellence? We’re looking for a Plant Controller to lead all financial operations at the plant level—including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting. This key leadership role ensures compliance with Canadian financial regulations and corporate policies, while driving efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making. As Plant Controller, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and contributing to the plant’s overall success.

Job ID: Plant Controller – 08.2025

Reporting To

Global Director of Finance

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business. CPA designation (CGA, CMA, or CA) is preferred

Experience:

• 5 years in a manufacturing or corporate accounting role, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (e.g., MAPICS)

Skills

• Alignment with KSR’s Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV)
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Advanced accounting knowledge and analytical capabilities
• Proficient in problem-solving and numerical analysis
• Self-motivated with a high degree of accountability

Job Responsibilities:
Plant-Level Financial Management:

• Oversee all plant accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
• Approve and review vendor payments and accounts payable entries
• Post sales transactions and manage AR sub-ledger
• Analyze inventory transactions and ensure accurate GL impact
• Prepare monthly financial statements within 3 business days of month-end
• Present monthly financial results to leadership
• Maintain and reconcile working papers and account files
• Supervise annual physical inventory and cost updates
• Calculate and maintain inter-company and transfer pricing
• Submit government filings (GST/HST, EHT, WSIB, etc.)
• Develop and maintain labor-based costing and overhead rates
• Prepare 5-year financial budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts
• Report LPP/LTA reductions based on customer sales volumes

Corporate-Level Responsibilities:

• Manage customer invoicing and AR collection activities for Canadian locations
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and reporting standards
• Participate in corporate audits and strategic planning initiatives

Compliance & Systems Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards
• Support the Environmental Management System (EMS) and Health & Safety programs
• Conduct workplace inspections and process audits; implement corrective actions
• Participate in the Ethics Committee and uphold the company’s Code of Conduct

Health, Safety & Wellness

• Prioritize safety and support the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS)
• Contribute to risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and KSR’s safety and wellness standards
• Uphold the KSR Code of Ethics and participate in ethics-related initiatives

Environmental

• Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and KSR standards.

KSR International Inc. is committed to providing an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank everyone for applying, however only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.