Regional Plant Controller - Calgary - Refresco

Description

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it's our people's too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

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:

• 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-

Application deadline:  February 30th, 2026 (the application deadline is a good-faith estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances) 

As part of our commitment to efficiency and fairness in the hiring process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in evaluating applications. AI may be used to analyze qualifications, match skills with job requirements, and support decision-making. However, all hiring decisions involve human oversight to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of candidates.

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER    

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