Plant Controller

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3>
<p>WELCOME HOME! – Plant Controller</p>
<p>At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:</p>
<ul>
<li>Training & Development toward career pathways that support your goals</li>
<li>Financial Benefits: Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options</li>
<li>Well-Being Benefits: healthy lifestyle plans and tools for the entire family</li>
<li>Annual Lifestyle Spending Account, Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Base Salary Range for PLANT CONTROLLER starting at $100,000</li>
<li>Compensation is based on qualifications that align with the requirements.</li>
</ul>
<p>At our Cascades facility in St. Marys, Ontario you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise as the Plant Controller.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Serve as a trusted advisor to plant management, driving operational efficiency and cost control through financial insight.</li>
<li>Analyze performance trends and identify opportunities for improvement, supporting the development of actionable solutions.</li>
<li>Lead the creation, communication, and monitoring of plant-specific KPIs to foster a culture of continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Educate operations leaders on financial drivers and empower them to make informed decisions.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate accounting of inventory, capital assets, and operating costs.</li>
<li>Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with plant leadership.</li>
<li>Deliver timely and accurate financial projections to support strategic planning.</li>
<li>Conduct rigorous variance analysis and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly financial reports and reviews.</li>
<li>Champion capital planning, monitor project expenditures, and ensure timely asset capitalization.</li>
<li>Provide detailed financial analysis to support decision-making on spending and operational performance.</li>
<li>Support sector-level initiatives to improve business processes and financial outcomes.</li>
<li>Maintain a robust internal control environment to mitigate operational and financial risks.</li>
<li>Share best practices across the Packaging Group and contribute to a culture of financial excellence.</li>
</ul>
<p>Bring out the best in yourself. Commit. Evolve. Persevere. Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.</p>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.</li>
<li>7-10 years of progressive experience in managerial accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.</li>
<li>Strong background in variance analysis and cost accounting.</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP is highly preferred.</li>
<li>Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.</li>
<li>Proven ability to influence and gain buy-in across cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.</li>
<li>CPA designation is highly desirable.</li>
</ul>
<h3>About Cascades</h3>
<p>Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.</p>
<p>To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities. Since 1964, Cascades has been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery.</p>
<p>Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.</p></p>
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