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Plant Controller

@ Robert Half

Markham, Ontario

$140k–$150k/yr
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a Plant Controller to oversee financial operations for a manufacturing plant in Markham, Ontario. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost analysis and internal controls, working closely with operational leaders. A CPA designation is required.

Pay:

$140,000–$150,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Direct plant budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
  • Prepare financial reports on operating results and cost trends
  • Monitor manufacturing expenses, inventory and capital spending
  • Oversee accurate accounting aligned with policies
  • Strengthen internal controls and financial processes

Requirements summary:

  • CPA designation is a must
  • Proven Plant Controller or senior finance experience in manufacturing
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting knowledge
  • Ability to analyze data and explain variances
  • Experience with Epicor and ADP systems

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-21
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPA

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

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Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
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  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
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  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
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  • creative jobs
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  • contract talent
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  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
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Job description
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Markham, Ontario. This role will provide leadership across budgeting, reporting, cost analysis, and financial controls while supporting sound business decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders to improve performance, strengthen accountability, and maintain accurate financial information.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the plant’s financial planning activities, including annual budgets, forecasts, and ongoing variance analysis.
• Prepare timely financial reports that highlight operating results, cost trends, and key risks for leadership review.
• Monitor manufacturing expenses, inventory, and capital spending to support profitability and efficient resource use.
• Oversee accounting activities to ensure records are accurate, complete, and aligned with internal policies and reporting standards.
• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to address business questions, assess operational impacts, and guide strategic actions.
• Support the effective use of financial and accounting systems such as Epicor, ADP, and other reporting tools as needed.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes to improve compliance, consistency, and operational effectiveness.

• CPA designation is a must

• Proven experience in a Plant Controller or similar senior finance role within a manufacturing setting.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and core accounting practices.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, explain variances, and deliver clear recommendations to stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of capital management, cost control, and financial performance measurement.

• Proficiency in preparing ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and business decisions.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and leadership teams

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