Regional Plant Controller

Summary Description

The Regional Plant Controller is accountable for the overall integrity, accuracy and completeness of the company’s operations financial results and safeguarding of plant assets. The Regional Plant Controller partners with the Sr. Ops Directors and operations management team for the plants in region and engages in all aspects of these operations to provide timely and comprehensive financial leadership to the plant management teams.

Essential Functions

Financial Reporting and Controls / Compliance

• Overall responsibility for the multiple plant operations financial results and delivery of accurate timely results in accordance with IFRS and company processes/procedures by working closely with the Plant management team, Cost Accounting/Inventory management and Supply Chain Finance teams.
• Provide financial guidance and support to plant management with proactive communication of accounting/reporting issues and recommendations.
• Interpret and present monthly EBITDA results for plants in region with Sr. Ops Directors.
• Provide guidance/input to management on key business decisions that enable effective and efficient operations and delivery of cost savings.
• Provide guidance to plant management in the origination of capital expenditure requests. Prepare/review financial support for the capex requests ensuring compliance to company policy and robust accurate projections of costs and savings generated by the project. Perform post capital expenditure audits and reviews.
• Ensure the Manufacturing plant finance team are properly and accurately reporting plant financial data.
• Ensure compliance with key control procedures and corporate policies and procedures at the local level plant management team to ensure the overall financial integrity of the plant financial information and safeguarding of assets.
• Monitor plant finance team compliance with the Refresco Inventory Cycle Count Policy.
• Maintain open communication with peers to foster a consistent approach in the financial management of the local operating units.
• Provide support for external and internal audits at the operating facilities.
• Complete ad-hoc reporting requests as needed.

Budgeting / Forecasting

• Manage the weekly/monthly/quarterly latest estimate forecast process with the plant management teams and finance staff in the region to deliver accurate forecasted results. Appropriate identification of risks and opportunities.
• Lead the development of the annual Operating Plan for the manufacturing facilities within the region.

Business Analysis Support

• Work with the Plant Management Team to identify and recommend process improvements that will deliver financial benefits or mitigate financial risks.
• Analyze financial data to facilitate decision making process at the plant management level.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven strategic problem‑solving skills
• Ability to operate and consistently deliver in a changing environment
• IT Literate (Microsoft Office)
• ERP System experience (SAP preferred)
• High level of accountability. A self‑starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently. Strong customer service orientation.
• Strives for high performance and uses technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi‑task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems, controls and compliance procedures and industry practices
• Strong Business Ethics Commitment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability explain results, document processes, and convey ideas.
• Financial analysis skills (identifies information needed to prepare and validate analyses; interprets and draws conclusions from financial information; extracts meaning from data by recognizing trends and patterns)
• US GAAP / IFRS knowledge
• Sarbanes‑Oxley knowledge
• Multiple sites, remote site management
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles. Active involvement in cost savings development.
• Sarbanes‑Oxley implementation and maintenance experience.
• Emphasis on problem prevention and developing ideas for improvement.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s in Accounting required.
• Manufacturing & costing experience
• Minimum of 5 years at Controller level
• US GAAP & Sarbanes Oxley knowledge
• ERP System experience

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $162K-$175 CAD, plus eligibility for performance‑based bonuses based on company objectives
• Status: Exempt
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• RSP Match
• 3 Weeks of Vacation (Pro‑rated when starting)
• 5 Paid Sick Days & 2 Paid Floater days
• Well‑being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.