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Regional Plant Controller

Refresco

Calgary, CAN

Full-time

Senior · 5+ years experience

Onsite

CAD 162000-175000 yearly / year

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Role Overview

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.

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Summary Description

Essential Functions:

Financial Reporting and Controls/Compliance

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

Ensure the Manufacturing plant finance team are properly and accurately reporting plant financial data.

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

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

Staff management experience
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
Financial Modeling
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
Consumer Goods experience
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.

CPA, CMA or equivalent designation

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.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.
Refresco Beverages Canada Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:
Pay Range: $162K-$175 CAD, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives
Status: Exempt
Refresco Canada Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:
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 Float Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs
The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs.
The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, type of shift worked, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs (such as whether the position requires regular and necessary travel).
How to apply: www.refresco-na.com
Application deadline: December 30th, 2026 (the application deadline is a good-faith estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances)

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