About this role
Position Description:
The Plant Accountant is responsible for the organization?s accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate records, timely month-end close and strong financial controls. This hands-on role works under the direction of the Controller and works closely with management to provide budgets, cost analysis, and financial insights that support efficient manufacturing operations and informed strategic decision-making to meet financial objectives.
Job Duties:
Financial Reporting & Cash Management
* Responsible for accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable and Bank reconciliations and overseeing Accounts Payable and Payroll * Prepare and process monthly and year end journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy and complete reconciliations * Prepare monthly and annual financial statements * Maintain and reconcile the company?s fixed asset register, ensuring accurate tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and disposal of plant assets. * Support audits, providing required documentation as required * Monitor cash flow and working capital * Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and projections * Analyze variances between the actual results and the budgets and forecasts * Provide financial insights to support operational decisions
Internal Controls & Compliance
* Maintain internal financial controls * Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards * Coordinate external preparations of year-end financial statements and corporate tax return * Ensure accurate HST and corporate filings
Manufacturing and Quoting Support
* Provide financial support as part of the team responsible for customer quoting * Develop product cost models including materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs * Ensure proper valuation of raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods * Provide financial support to manufacturing for inventory cycle counts, yearend physical inventory and reconciliations * Provide financial support as part of the team responsible for company KPIs and risk management
Qualifications
* Bachelor?s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA preferred * 3-5 years of experience with Cost and Finance * 3-5 years of recent experience as a plant accountant * Prior electrical manufacturing experience is an asset. * Required proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent residency. * Must be able to obtain and maintain the Controlled Goods Clearance in accordance with DAVWIRE?s Security Plan.
Skills & Experience
* Understands manufacturing processes and can integrate finance and operations. * Demonstrated ability to manage financial systems, ERP platforms, and related business applications including Microsoft Excel. * Strong understanding of cost accounting * Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems. * Well-developed financial analysis capabilities. * Excellent administrative skills. * Excellent attention to detail. * Strong leadership skills.
Reports to Controller
Location London Ontario, hybrid possible after probation
Position Type Full-time, permanent
Benefits Health & Dental, flexible working, EAP
Pay: $90,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Work from home
Education: * Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience: * Cost Accouting: 3 years (required) * Plant Accountant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6N 1C8