Plant Controller
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Company Our client is a leading Canadian manufacturer in a high-mix production environment, known for their strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. As part of their leadership team, they're seeking an experienced Plant Controller with a strong cost accounting background to help build structure, enhance profitability, and support ongoing growth.
The Opportunity As the Plant Controller , you'll act as the financial leader for the facility, reporting directly to senior management. You'll own plant-level financial activities, drive cost transparency, and build financial discipline to support operational decision-making. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly impact the bottom line.
What You'll Do
- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, and month-end close
- Lead timely month and year-end close processes, including preparation of internal financial statements and reports
- Maintain and enhance product costing models in a high-mix manufacturing environment
- Perform variance analysis on labor, materials, and overhead and present findings to leadership
- Manage inventory accounting, cycle counts, and capital project tracking
- Partner with operations to support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supervise and develop a small accounting support team, fostering accountability and collaboration
- Participate in strategic goal setting and support corporate reporting and audits
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or CMA designation preferred
- Strong background in cost accounting and plant controllership roles within manufacturing
- Experience in heavy manufacturing environments
- ERP experience required
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is a plus
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- A hands-on approach and a passion for driving financial performance
Why This Role
- Opportunity to be part of a lean, empowered leadership team where your impact is tangible
- Competitive salary, benefits, pension plan, and educational assistance
- A collaborative environment with strong emphasis on work-life balance and operational excellence
- A chance to shape and strengthen financial processes in a growing organization
About isgSearch
isgSearch is a leading North American recruitment firm specializing in finding top permanent and contract talent in IT, Finance, Accounting, and Engineering. Whether you’re a people manager looking for your next star team member or a job seeker out to find your best employer yet, we’re here to serve you with an exceptional staffing experience.
Plant Controller
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Company Our client is a leading Canadian manufacturer in a high-mix production environment, known for their strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. As part of their leadership team, they're seeking an experienced Plant Controller with a strong cost accounting background to help build structure, enhance profitability, and support ongoing growth.
The Opportunity As the Plant Controller , you'll act as the financial leader for the facility, reporting directly to senior management. You'll own plant-level financial activities, drive cost transparency, and build financial discipline to support operational decision-making. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly impact the bottom line.
What You'll Do
- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, and month-end close
- Lead timely month and year-end close processes, including preparation of internal financial statements and reports
- Maintain and enhance product costing models in a high-mix manufacturing environment
- Perform variance analysis on labor, materials, and overhead and present findings to leadership
- Manage inventory accounting, cycle counts, and capital project tracking
- Partner with operations to support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supervise and develop a small accounting support team, fostering accountability and collaboration
- Participate in strategic goal setting and support corporate reporting and audits
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or CMA designation preferred
- Strong background in cost accounting and plant controllership roles within manufacturing
- Experience in heavy manufacturing environments
- ERP experience required
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is a plus
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- A hands-on approach and a passion for driving financial performance
Why This Role
- Opportunity to be part of a lean, empowered leadership team where your impact is tangible
- Competitive salary, benefits, pension plan, and educational assistance
- A collaborative environment with strong emphasis on work-life balance and operational excellence
- A chance to shape and strengthen financial processes in a growing organization
About isgSearch
isgSearch is a leading North American recruitment firm specializing in finding top permanent and contract talent in IT, Finance, Accounting, and Engineering. Whether you’re a people manager looking for your next star team member or a job seeker out to find your best employer yet, we’re here to serve you with an exceptional staffing experience.