<p><strong>Plant Controller, 3-month contract</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> On-site, Guelph</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> Robert Half is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations at two manufacturing facilities. This position is fully on-site, supporting daily operations, financial planning, and reporting, while managing a small office team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all plant accounting functions, including financial statements, cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis.</li><li>Support both facilities by monitoring performance, helping drive operational improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies.</li><li>Manage weekly/monthly reporting and forecasting; prepare budgets for plant operations.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop two admin/accounting team members.</li><li>Collaborate with plant management and operations teams to identify and resolve financial issues.</li><li>Lead annual and interim inventory processes and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Maintain internal controls and support external/internal audits.</li><li>Provide timely and clear communication of financial results and recommendations to site leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client a leader in the industrial manufacturing space for 60 plus years has an immediate opening for a Plant Controller. The Plant Controller is vital in ensuring accurate financial reporting, safeguarding company assets, and driving strategies that enhance profitability and operational efficiency. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and expertise in financial management, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with Canadian standards and corporate guidelines.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation processes, including standard costing and variance analysis.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, delivering insights to improve decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant leadership to identify opportunities for margin improvement and waste reduction.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, audit requirements, and corporate policies while mitigating financial risks.</p><p>• Support lean manufacturing initiatives by providing financial expertise and analysis.</p><p>• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required to support operational needs.</p><p>• Monitor capital management processes to ensure optimal allocation of resources.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance for our manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario. This role involves leading financial planning, budgeting, and cost analysis while ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency and profitability through collaboration with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p>• Lead financial planning and analysis for the plant, including monthly reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Evaluate manufacturing performance by analyzing production metrics, labour efficiency, yield, and material usage.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant management to identify opportunities for cost savings and support continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p>• Present comprehensive financial results to site and corporate leadership, translating financial information into informed insights and offering actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Maintain accurate standard costs and conduct regular cost reviews to align with operational realities.</p><p>• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and analysis of obsolete materials.</p><p>• Manage budgeting efforts for the plant, working closely with operations and corporate finance teams.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements within all plant operations.</p><p>• Mentor and guide the plant finance team, encouraging attention to detail and high performance.</p>
<p>We are partnering with a well-established, nationally recognized consumer services organization to identify their next Growth & Operations Leader for the Vancouver and Lower Mainland market.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys building, scaling, and leading high-performing sales and service teams while expanding customer reach and operational excellence across a defined territory.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>In this role, you will lead a mature regional operation while driving growth through customer acquisition, service expansion, and geographic reach. The business has a long-standing reputation in the Lower Mainland and is known for doing the right thing for its customers and its people.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact within a growth-focused national organization.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our Delta client is seeking an intermediate level Project Accountant to join their growing team in their brand new facility in the Tilbury Business Park. The role reports to the Controller and works closely with the General Manager, plant and production staff and suppliers.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have a good foundation of accounting knowledge, have ideally been exposed to costing, and responsible for complex inventories and processes as well as strong analysis and reconciliation skills.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing</p><p>Location: Vancouver</p><p>Travel: Regular travel across North America required</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support one of its key manufacturing plants. This role will act as a strategic partner to plant leadership, providing financial insight, analysis, and oversight to drive operational performance and informed decision-making. The successful candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance experience, a solid understanding of IFRS, and hands-on exposure to inventory and plant-level reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary finance partner to plant operations, providing timely and actionable financial insights</li><li>Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis, forecasting, and performance commentary</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with IFRS</li><li>Oversee and participate in inventory management and physical inventory counts, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and reconciliation</li><li>Partner with operations on budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and productivity initiatives</li><li>Analyze manufacturing KPIs, margins, and cost drivers to support continuous improvement</li><li>Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and inventory documentation</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and procedures</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and corporate finance teams</li><li>Travel to other manufacturing sites within North America as required</li></ul>
