Plant Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

The Plant Controller at Aspire will lead the financial operations and drive business performance. Based in London, Ontario, this role will oversee finance strategies, budgeting, forecasting, and the deployment of an ERP system, ensuring alignment with Aspire’s growth objectives.

SHIFT STRUCTURE: This is a part-time position with roughly 2 to 3 days required per week. Flexibility is required to accommodate meetings, events, and urgent matters that may arise outside of regular working hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Build and deploy financial systems, including an ERP platform.
• Drive business results by analyzing financial performance, managing cash flow, and optimizing programs to control inventory.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to support business initiatives (supply chain strategy, pricing, margin enhancements, etc.).
• Prepare and deliver executive-level financial presentations and reports.
• Oversee the development of business models, return on investment (ROI) projections, and identify risks/opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to drive corporate strategy.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and financial controls; audit and evaluate processes to optimize efficiencies.
• Provide financial guidance to department heads, conducting monthly budget-to-actual presentations.
• Lead the Capital Approval process and manage the stock options program.
• Responsible for month end closure processes.
• Developing Finance Team members and managing performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary degree in Business Management, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CPA designation or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance, administration, and corporate services.
• Strong financial management skills with experience in ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, ERP, and payroll systems.

Aspire welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We do not utilize AI in our candidate selection process, and this posting is for a current and actively open position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $31.98-$71.59 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: In person