Plant Controller

Adecco is actively seeking a highly skilled Plant Controller to join our client’s team and lead all financial operations at their Toronto manufacturing facility. In this role, you will oversee plant-level reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial planning while acting as a strategic partner to operational leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, exceptional analytical ability, and a proven track record of driving performance and accountability. This is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, support continuous improvement, and contribute directly to the plant’s operational success.

• Pay Rate: $150k/year.

• Location: Toronto, ON

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities:  

• Deliver timely and accurate plant financial reporting in line with Canadian GAAP and corporate standards.

• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard costing to ensure accuracy and transparency.

• Maintain strong internal controls and proactively identify and resolve financial risks or discrepancies.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning; provide clear variance and trend analysis.

• Evaluate and track cost savings initiatives, capital projects, and productivity improvements.

• Manage plant cash flow forecasting and working capital.

• Partner with operations leadership to improve margins, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Monitor KPIs and link operational drivers to financial outcomes.

• Oversee inventory accuracy, physical counts, and cost roll-ups for reliable product costing.

• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and corporate reporting requirements.

• Lead and develop the finance team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:  

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.

• Holds a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a CPA or equivalent designation is strongly preferred.

• Brings 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, including several years in a manufacturing leadership capacity.

• Demonstrates strong capabilities in cost accounting, inventory management, and ERP systems such as Syteline or Epicor.

• Proven track record of partnering with operations to drive cost reductions, improve margins, and enhance cash flow.

• Experience in highly regulated manufacturing sectors (e.g., aerospace) is considered an advantage.

• Possesses solid business acumen with the ability to translate operational activity into meaningful financial insights.

• Skilled in analysis, problem-solving, and communication, with the ability to influence decision-making across the business.

• Highly organized and detail-focused, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable constructively challenging assumptions and promoting accountability within cross-functional teams.

Don’t miss out on this Plant Controller position in Toronto, ON. Apply now and our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

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