Plant Controller - Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Job Description

K-Bro Linen Systems Inc. (K-Bro) – a Canadian leader in laundry and linen services – is looking for an experienced accounting and finance professional who consistently demonstrates a proactive and hands-on approach in fulfilling controllership responsibilities. If you innately go above and beyond and possess a positive and personable energy together with an analytical and logical mindset, this could be the opportunity for you!About K-Bro: K-Bro - founded in 1954 – is a trusted leader in laundry and linen services with 9 facilities across Canada. K-Bro provides service to some of the most recognized healthcare and hospitality organizations across Canada, including Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Providence Health and Provincial Health Services from our state-of-the-art facility in Burnaby. In 2017, K-Bro expanded overseas into the UK with the acquisition of Fishers Laundry Group. Today, K-Bro employs approximately 2,600 employees and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: KBL)Primary Function: As a key senior member of the K-Bro Vancouver-Riverbend management team, the Plant Controller will report to and work closely with the plant General Manager to ensure business unit success at one of K-Bro’s largest and most modern facilities. The Plant Controller is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all elements of the business unit financial statements are both accurate and timely. The individual will be expected to utilize their accounting and finance knowledge and experience in the development, maintenance and optimization of existing accounting infrastructure and processes. The Plant Controller will possess intellectual curiosity by nature, will constructively question status quo, and will continuously seek opportunities to streamline and improve processes and outcomes for both K-Bro and its customers.In addition to controllership responsibilities, the Plant Controller oversees the Human Resource and Office Administration team. As such, the Plant Controller will be a seasoned leader possessing an abundance of EQ and HR related experience, in addition to technical accounting and analytical skills.This position is based out of K-Bro’s state-of-the-art facility in South Burnaby, located at 401 – 8340 Fraser Reach Court.Responsibilities: The Plant Controller’s responsibilities includes:

• Taking an active role in overseeing and completing all aspects of internal accounting, finance and controllership for the Vancouver Riverbend plant, including invoicing, payroll, receivables, payables, annual budgets and forecasting.
• Timely preparation of the plants’ monthly financial package and taking a lead role in fulfilling other corporate reporting requests.
• Proactively identify and monitor cost overruns and support the various teams in the implementation of action plans and corrective measures.
• Supporting K-Bro’s customers with information and analytical requests.
• Proactively monitor and follow-up on invoicing and receivables.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding receivables and payables, and nurture a positive partnership with K-Bro.
• Support and direct the Human Resource Manager to ensure activities such as recruiting, payroll, grievances, and other HR duties are fulfilled in a matter that supports the achievement of business objectives.
• Oversee and manage the Office Administration team to ensure priorities and tasks are in line with business objectives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal Plant Controller will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A professional accounting designation (CPA) in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a controllership role, ideally within a manufacturing or processing industry.
• A logical thinker who takes a fact-based hands on approach to problem-solving.
• A methodical and organized professional who is able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while remaining focused on producing the highest quality of work.
• An analytical and “curious by nature” accounting professional who seeks to fully understand the meaning behind the numbers, rather than simply highlighting variances.
• An acute business acumen with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, initiative, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
• Expert skills with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products.
• Expert skills with ERP and payroll systems (Previous GP and Avanti experience would be considered an asset, but not a must).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Customer-service mindset.

Compensation/Remuneration: K-Bro is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive compensation package. For the Plant Controller position, the compensation will consist of a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, as well as a comprehensive extended benefits package. The base salary for this role will depend on the successful candidate’s experience and credentials.If you are confident that your experiences and abilities will set you up for success in this diverse and challenging role, please submit your cover letter and CV attention K-Bro Recruitment Team.Due to the expected high volume of applicants for this role, candidates who are not short-listed will not be contacted. We thank all applicants for showing interest in working with K-Bro.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAdditional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnaby, BC V3N 0G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What professional accounting designation(s) do you have

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• controllership: 3 years (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-05-23Quick Apply

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