Plant Controller

Job summary

The Plant Controller acts as a business partner providing financial direction, overseeing monthly closings, budgets, and quarterly forecasting to improve site performance. They are responsible for monitoring profitability, managing capital expenditure projects, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Job details

Who we are: We are Lisi Aerospace Canada, a dynamic and engaged team driven to support the world’s aerospace leaders. We are passionate about our team and our clients as much as we are about our industry. We are looking for people that are as passionate about the aerospace industry, that like thinking out of the box and delivering differently. Our team is governed by our values (People, Planet and Profit) and is made of people like you – passionate, supportive, creative, and inclusive. Our high-performance culture offers our Team Members exceptional growth opportunities locally and globally. We are now seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Controller to join our dynamic management team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent quantitative and interpersonal skills. Acting as a business partner, the Plant Controller guides the company management to achieve objectives set by HQ and provides financial direction and recommendations to improve site performance. He’s responsible to oversee the execution of financial processes (monthly closing, Budget, quarterly forecasting) as well as corporate policies. He’s the financial support across departments in the plant and leads any cost saving initiatives. The Plant Controller is also a member of the plant leadership team. We are looking for a collaborative team player who excels at building successful relationships with clients. As our business environment is constantly evolving, adaptability and a strong willingness to learn are essential qualities. While experience in the manufacturing or production industry is preferred, it is not a requirement. Health, Safety & Environment: In addition to the core responsibilities, the Plant Controller will also be responsible for promoting and reinforcing the company's and governmental health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and procedures. It is crucial that all employees under their responsibility adhere to and always follow the HSE rules. What you will do: You will be responsible for the development, analysis, and monitoring of the plant’s financial information including forecasts, budgets, and standard costs in alignment with the annual business plan. You will prepare monthly reporting and presentations including the appropriate level of qualitative comments. You will ensure accurate and timely reporting on profitability by product, project, customer, and operational KPIs. You will coordinate the budgeting and forecasting / re-forecasting process based on financial analyses by plant, cost center, and business indicators. You will analyze actual performance and provide reasons for variances (vs Budget, forecast) as well as recommended actions. You will participate in capital expenditures projects: evaluate current expenditures, provide data in support of business cases for capital expenditures, and estimate costs to support quoting activities. In conjunction with corporate policies monitor and implement the necessary internal controls to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks. You will monitor inventories including but not limited to Finish Goods, Raw Materials, Work in Progress, Tooling, and Fixed Assets. Examine and analyze financial records, documents, and systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements and accounting standards controls. Participate in internal and external audits: financial, operational, monthly inventory, etc. Prepare reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve business practices. Share best practices or provides expert advice to teams on financial and operational matters, process improvements, and procedure changes. Are you the missing piece of the puzzle? You have a university degree in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Management. You have a professional designation as a Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) (an asset). You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior financial or controller role. You have professional experience in a manufacturing environment (an important asset). You have excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, and Excel in particular. You have experience with ERP applications. You have strong problem-solving and analytical skills. You have a strong ability to work well under pressure in a deliverable context. You have strong interpersonal abilities and communication skills. You are fully bilingual, in English and French, written and spoken. What We Offer: The opportunity to work in an exciting industry at a company with a 240-year history; A competitive base salary; Regular performance-based bonuses; A generous RRSP with a matching contribution program from the employer; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7; 24/7 virtual medical assistance; Customizable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; Exceptional opportunities for growth and development; Leadership training and role-specific learning; Hybrid position with the option to work remotely 2 days per week.

What you’ll do

The Plant Controller acts as a business partner providing financial direction, overseeing monthly closings, budgets, and quarterly forecasting to improve site performance. They are responsible for monitoring profitability, managing capital expenditure projects, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years of experience in a senior financial or controller role. Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and full bilingualism in English and French are required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Performance-based bonuses • RRSP with employer matching • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Virtual medical assistance • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Growth and development opportunities • Leadership training

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Standard Costing
• Internal Controls
• Inventory Monitoring
• Financial Reporting
• ERP Applications
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Bilingual English and French

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing