Plant Controller

Plant Controller Plant Controller Ensure the financial statement integrity and internal controls of the Building Envelope lines of businesses. Partner with the LOB management to provide timely and accurate data to support business decisions such as sourcing, pricing, and long range planning. Participate in cross-functional teams throughout CT and SGC. Key Responsibilities Ensure accuracy of plant financial statements Drive plant profitability and growth through ownership of the financial analysis Manage timely completion of the plant’s month-end financial close for physical/virtual warehouses Demonstrate awareness of all elements of a location’s financial statements Own all elements of a location’s financial statements Prepare all post-closing location financial analysis, performance reports and commentary Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the location level Prepare, maintain, and analyze product standard costs and profitability Support the analytical needs of the plant manager and staff Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses/solutions to location issues Ensure compliance with SGC and EPG policies and procedures Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory Assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests including DAC Track capital spending and capital project closures Track/review cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting Ad hoc analysis Participate in plant staff meetings Involve in and support plant review meetings Lead financial/spend reviews with plant staff Identify and manage process improvement initiatives Perform cost reduction monitoring, reporting, and result auditing Inventory verification and control during month-end closing Prepare journal entries for SSC posting Conduct analysis of financial results and account reconciliations Prepare month‑end reports and manufacturing variance analysis Conduct location financial review including Building Envelope and Roofing businesses Analyze SG&A and investigate unusual charges Analytically review and challenge the budget and all assumptions Prepare budget presentation for BE and Roofing businesses Coordinate and support annual self‑assessment review Support IAS audit activities, coordinating plant responses and follow‑up Coordinate and support annual fixed asset desk review and tri‑annual fixed asset audit Prepare and maintain product profitability analysis Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience Minimum 3 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the business’s financial results Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web‑enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools, SAP and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations Excellent communication and presentation skills are required Capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across business and functional organizations Demonstrated client service orientation This position will need the capacity to meet the needs of a complex, diverse, dynamic and fast‑paced organization that will pose a wide variety of challenges from a business level. This position must answer these challenges quickly and accurately, keeping in mind the requirements from GAAP & IFRS Work Location and Schedule Based at our Ajax Facility with ability to travel to California's facility in the US. On site 5 days in the week. About Saint‑Gobain At Saint‑Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of the core values; Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home. Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint‑Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability for performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home.” Legal Statement Saint‑Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Benefits Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time‑off, and Employee Assistance Program Financial Security: Company‑funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit‑Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG) Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career Employee Recognition Programs LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social) Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in‑store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers Salary Base salary range $90,000–$115,500 per year. Eligible for an annual bonus (target 18% of base salary). Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr