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2026-0135
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Oversee the plant’s management accounting activities, including monitoring production costs, inventory levels, and product and customer profitability.
Develop and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and financial analysis tools to support operational decision-making.
Oversee financial closing processes, financial statement preparation, management reporting, and various accounting activities, including payroll review.
Manage treasury activities, ensure compliance with tax obligations, and maintain effective internal controls.
Actively contribute to the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function, while acting as a trusted business partner to the operations teams.
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing company with an international presence, operating in a specialized industry, as a Plant Controller. Recognized for its technical expertise, innovation, and high-quality products, the organization continues to grow in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement and operational excellence are key priorities.
You will report directly to the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), an approachable leader who is well known to Cielo. Inclusive and detail-oriented, he values open communication, information sharing, and collaboration, while encouraging critical thinking and constructive challenges.
You will have the opportunity to play a key role in optimizing management accounting, improving processes, and modernizing financial tools. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA looking to work in a stimulating manufacturing environment, contribute to transformation initiatives, and act as a true business partner to the operations teams.
As Plant Controller, you will play a key role in the financial management and performance improvement of the plant, while also assuming certain corporate responsibilities. Your mandate will primarily focus on management accounting, profitability analysis, financial reporting, and treasury management. Working closely with the operations teams, you will act as a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making and improving operational efficiency.
A significant portion of your role will be dedicated to management accounting and manufacturing performance analysis. You will closely monitor production costs, inventory, and product and customer profitability. You will develop key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and analytical tools to better measure plant performance. You will also support managers in preparing budgets, developing financial forecasts, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
You will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, as well as various management reports for senior leadership. You will oversee the financial closing processes, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and actively participate in performance reviews. You will also oversee accounts payable and receivable activities, inventory accounting, the coordination of external audits, and the biweekly payroll review for an organization with more than 200 employees.
You will also be responsible for treasury management activities, including day-to-day banking transactions, fund transfers, foreign currency conversions, and the preparation of financial information for financial institutions and credit partners. You will ensure compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements while maintaining strong internal controls.
One of the main challenges of this role will be to stabilize and optimize the management accounting function, while actively contributing to the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP. You will support process automation, improve data quality, and develop more efficient financial tools. You will also need to gain an in-depth understanding of the manufacturing operations to become a trusted business partner to the operations teams and senior management.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to combine expertise in management accounting, manufacturing performance analysis, and process improvement. You will have the opportunity to play an active role in transforming financial tools, directly contribute to plant profitability, and influence the organization's operational and strategic decisions.
As a CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, you bring over 10 years of relevant experience, ideally including at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment. You have strong expertise in financial closing processes, management accounting, performance analysis, and financial reporting. You are comfortable working with ERP systems, and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is considered an asset. Your experience managing a small team and your understanding of operational challenges enable you to act as a trusted business partner to management.
Recognized for your attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to motivate and engage others, you are autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented. You can translate financial data into meaningful business insights, advise managers, and contribute to continuous process improvement. Your hands-on approach, strong sense of priorities, and adaptability allow you to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
CIELO is a recruitment firm specializing in finance, accounting and management in Quebec, Canada and internationally. Our head office is located in downtown Montreal. Only successful candidates will be invited to an interview. We would like to thank all the candidates for showing interest in this position. The masculine form is used to lighten the text.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN CIELO
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