The Plant Controller reports to the Director of Accounting and will be a key member of the Welland Plant Management Team, overseeing financial reporting for over $250M CAD of annual production. The Plant Controller is responsible for all financial aspects on site, including maintaining accurate financial records, budgeting, forecasting, analyzing and reviewing financial performance at the Welland facility. The Plant Controller will oversee product costing and maintain proper inventory records including standard rate setting, annual standard cost roll, cycle count programs, and obsolescence and aging reviews. The Plant Controller is expected to use their knowledge of the financials to drive the Plant performance by helping to set and achieve financial. The Plant Controller will also be responsible for developing and maintaining Plant-level financial controls and monitoring compliance with all accounting policies.

At INNIO, we offer you:

An innovative and international connected working environment
Flexible working model and structure
Comprehensive benefits package
Tuition reimbursement
Company matched RRSP program
Onsite gym facility
An upbeat atmosphere with a collaborative cross-functional team

Essential Responsibilities

Analyze and organize data appropriately by anticipating the internal client’s expectations
Execute Factory finance responsibilities in close cooperation with Welland and Waukesha management team including:
Budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting
Oversee and maintaining accurate product costing model including annual standard cost roll, and maintaining proper valuation of inventory
Analyze variances and proactively communicate explanations to management with recommended actions
Align plant productivity with transparent financial targets
Implement and track cost and working capital optimization programs
Assist the Welland team in development of capital project financial justifications.
Create transparency on all factory spend categories like Tools, Supplies, Maintenance, Scrap, Rework, Purchased Services and implement optimization programs
Ensure Integration of all Welland finance activities with the Waukesha finance and accounting team
Ensure planning, forecasting and reporting requirement and deadlines are met
Have site leadership for the Welland finance team, evaluate and coach existing team, build a high performance finance team
Provide proactive consultation, interpretation and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions
Monitor and implement plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks
Determine and maintain all accounting principles and processes and ensure compliance to IFRS/ US GAAP regulations.
Implement a controls-based approach to all financial processes

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 8 years of accounting or finance experience in a complex environment in a Plant Controller or Public Accounting role
Oracle experience is a plus
Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection
Strong knowledge of IFRS/ US GAAP
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues while managing multiple tasks
Extensive knowledge of business operations
Ability to travel up to 10%

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