Plant Controller

Job Title: Plant ControllerJob Type: Permanent position, 5 days on-site, Surrey BC.Job Salary: $115,000 - $125,000Job Summary

The Plant Controller will serve as the financial leader for the facility, reporting directly to senior management. This role oversees all plant-level financial activities, including cost accounting, and financial reporting, while managing a small accounting team. The Controller will be responsible for delivering accurate analysis that supports operational decision-making, with a focus on cost management, profitability, and process improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, AR, AP, payroll, and month-end close.
• Responsible for the timely month end and year-end close process, including preparation of financial statements for the corporate office; including monthly statements, year-end closing documentation, and various reports.
• Maintain and enhance product costing models in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Perform variance analysis (labor, materials, overhead) and communicate findings to management.
• Prepare cash position, forecasts, and financial plans in alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, and capital project tracking.
• Partner with operations to support lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage reporting tools within Epicor Kinetic ERP, ensuring reliable financial and operational insights.
• Supervise and develop a small accounting support team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Review costs of manufacturing, overhead and G&A expense analysis, and provide recommendation for overhead absorption rates and cost management initiatives.
• Participates in the annual strategic goal setting
• Facilities and completes corporate requests and audits.
• May perform other tasks as deemed appropriate

Education and Skill Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Overall 5 to 10 years experience in Accounting with a minimum of 3+ years in cost accounting or plant controllership roles.
• Experience in high-mix manufacturing required; foundry or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in managing and leading a team
• Strong MS Office Suite skills including Power BI preferred
• Strong ERP experience required; Epicor strongly preferred.
• Proven technical accounting, variance analysis, and financial reporting skills
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High integrity and commitment to a positive, engaged workforce