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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Bell & Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and opens experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Bell & Associates. Recruiting the CFO suite all across the US | CEO of Bell & Associates, Inc. | Father of 7 | PWS advocate | Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor | Top PE $130-150k Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client find their next Plant Controller. The Plant Controller is the financial leader of the manufacturing facility, accountable for safeguarding assets, ensuring the accuracy of plant financial reporting, and providing actionable insights that directly improve P&L results and cash flow. This role partners closely with plant management to enhance profitability, improve cost controls, accelerate operational efficiency, and deliver measurable financial outcomes, while ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual plant financial results in accordance with Canadian GAAP (ASPE) and corporate standards. Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard costing processes to ensure accuracy and transparency. Nationality strong internal control environment and compliance with corporate/business internal policies, audit standards, and safeguarding of plant assets. Accountable for early identification and resolution of risks or discrepancies that could materially affect reported financials. Lead plant budgeting, forecasting, and longrange planning, ensuring alignment with company objectives and measurable plant performance targets. Provide clear, actionable analysis of variances and trends that directly inform operational decisionmaking and drive corrective actions. Evaluate, prioritize, and track the financial impact of cost savings initiatives, capital investment projects, and productivity improvements. Own delivery of plantlevel cash flow visibility and forecasting accuracy, including proactive working capital management. Operational Partnership Act as a strategic business partner to the Director of Operations and senior leadership team. Provide financial guidance that results in improved margins, reduced waste, and achievement of plant productivity goals. Support lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and efficiency projects with valuefocused financial analysis and business cases. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), linking financial performance with operational drivers and holding functions accountable to achieve targets. Inventory and Cost Management Ensure accurate tracking, valuation, and reporting of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory. Lead the physical inventory and cycle counting processes ensuring variances are explained, contained, and prevented going forward. Oversee cost rollups, bills of material, and programspecific labor/overhead rate settingpires to ensure accurate product costing and accountability for margin realization vs. planned. Compliance, Audit and Risk Management Ensure compliance with tax, government, and corporate reporting requirements at the business unit level. Support external and internal audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate responses. Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies with ownership of followthrough until risk is remediated. Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members to ensure high performance and career growth. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance function. Build trust and credibility with crossfunctional leaders by consistently delivering financially grounded recommendations that drive results. Hold team members accountable to resultsoriented deliverables, not just task completion. Health & Safety Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) , regulations, and internal health and safety policies and procedures. Help create aabaa healthy work environment by not condoning, participating in or reporting any harassment, discrimination, gossiping or unfair treatment of anyone. Report any defective equipment or protective device that could endanger someone. Report any contravention of the OHSA regulations, or General Donlee Limited policies and procedures by another employee. DO NOT use or operate any equipment, machine, device, or thing or otherwise work in a manner that may endanger anyone. DO NOT engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct. Know, understand and implement safe work practices and procedures. Know, understand and employ established rules and procedures for handling materials, equipment and processes (e.g. use proper lifting techniques, etc.). Use equipment and materials only in the manner intended. Attend required safety training programs and apply knowledge gained from these training sessions. Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) , regulations, and internal health and safety policies and procedures. Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance unstoppable Business Administration. 7 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing leadership role. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, operations and ERP systems (Syteline/Epicor or similar preferred). Proven experience partnering with operations to drive cost improvements and efficiencies with demonstrated margin or cash flow impact. Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred. Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance. Advanced analytical, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence people at all levels. Highly organized, detailoriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment. Proven ability to challenge assumptions constructively and drive accountability in crossfunctional teams. Commitment to integrity, accuracy, and continuous professional development. BETTER TALENT. BETTER OPPORTUNITY. FIND IT HERE. Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized executive recruiting & staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management. 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