Plant Controller

Job in Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada

Listing for: RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-19

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst
Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst

Plant Controller

Our client is seeking a Plant Controller to oversee the financial operations of a growing manufacturing facility. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for managing cost accounting, inventory controls, financial reporting, capital expenditure tracking, and process improvements.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

Lead month-end and year-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and management reporting

Monitor operating expenses, manufacturing costs, and budget performance while providing meaningful variance analysis

Develop and maintain cost accounting processes, including standard costing, BOM analysis, and production variance reporting

Analyze production costs, yields, waste, and throughput to identify opportunities for efficiency and margin improvement

Manage inventory accounting, valuation, cycle counts, and inventory control processes

Track capital projects, equipment investments, and related expenditures against approved budgets

Support reporting requirements for lenders, investors, and other stakeholders as needed

Establish and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and approval workflows

Support ERP and accounting system implementation, optimization, and reporting capabilities

Partner closely with operations, procurement, and production teams to translate operational performance into financial insights

Your strengths include:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification

5-10 years of experience in plant accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or controllership roles

Strong knowledge of month-end close, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis

Experience managing inventory valuation, working capital, and manufacturing reporting processes

Proficiency in Excel and ERP or manufacturing accounting systems

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to build processes, controls, and financial structure within a growing operation

Experience supporting capital projects, equipment investments, and operational finance initiatives is considered an asset

Exposure to manufacturing, food production, consumer goods, or other production-based environments is preferred

Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese is considered an asset