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Plant Controller

No. 92
June 11, 2026
Location
Sorel-Tracy
Salary
$100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience.
Job category
Accounting - Finance
Type of job
Permanent
Schedule
Day shift, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with flexibility.
Are you recognized for your financial rigor, analytical mindset, and ability to translate complex data into clear insights for operational teams? Are you looking to play a key role in the performance of a manufacturing site while acting as a business partner to leadership? This opportunity is for you! Our client, a large international company operating in the agri-food manufacturing sector, is looking for a Plant Controller. The selected candidate will play a central role in financial monitoring of the site, performance analysis, data integrity, and supporting management teams in their decision-making.

Tasks

  • Act as a financial partner to plant leadership and operational teams to support decision-making.
  • Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the site's financial data.
  • Oversee monthly and annual closing activities related to manufacturing operations.
  • Prepare, analyze, and validate financial reports for internal stakeholders.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, financial forecasts, and periodic revisions.
  • Analyze variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, and communicate findings to leadership.
  • Calculate, update, and analyze standard costs, production costs, and costs related to new products.
  • Participate in improvement, optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives, including validating financial assumptions.
  • Monitor and control inventory, including finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
  • Ensure compliance with procedures, KPIs, internal controls, and financial best practices, while identifying discrepancies and financial risks.
  • Oversee fixed assets tracking as well as the analysis, control, and forecasting of subcontracting costs.
  • Supervise a Senior Financial Analyst.
  • Perform any other related tasks and manage special projects as required.

Advantages

  • Friendly and dynamic work environment.
  • Competitive salary with performance bonus.
  • Comprehensive group insurance fully covered by the employer.
  • Health spending account and wellness account.
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution.
  • 4 weeks of vacation upon hiring (negotiable based on experience), plus personal days and sick days.
  • Career advancement opportunities at both national and international levels.
  • Strategic role acting as a true business partner.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Advisory mindset with the ability to influence decision-makers.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and manufacturing costing.
  • Professional bilingualism in French and English (50% of communications are in English).
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail, autonomy, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of SAP is a strong asset.
  • CPA designation is a significant asset.

Advisor for this position

Philippe Falardeau
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