Plant Controller

About Prysmian

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium-low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Work Location: Prescott, On

Work Schedule: Weekday, day shift

Compensation

Prysmian is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to attract, retain, and motivate our talent. This includes a competitive base salary aligned with the relevant market and results‑based variable compensation that rewards performance.

Our salary range for this role is $87,000 - $117,000, reflecting the anticipated base salary for a fully qualified candidate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and market conditions.

Prysmian Flex Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plan for Extended Health, Prescription Drugs and Dental

• Access to Virtual Healthcare for you and your immediate family

• Life, AD&D, Short Term & Long-Term Disability coverage

• Retirement savings program (defined contribution) with employer contribution and match up to 8%.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Position Summary

The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for managing financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, inventory control, and month-end reporting. This role provides valuable financial insight to help drive profitability, improve operations, and ensure compliance with corporate standards.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances.

• Play a key role in supporting Plant Management in achieving productivity savings against budgeted commitments.

• Manage and coordinate the preparation of departmental and plant-wide budgets and forecasts.

• Provide financial oversight and support for physical inventory counts.

• Maintain accurate records of all assets, liabilities, and plant transactions in accordance with established procedures and direction from the Corporate Controller’s office.

• Prepare and maintain cost standards for all products produced.

• Coordinate the preparation of the annual capital budget, including financial justification, expenditure control, and objective analysis.

• Ensure all reports, accounting data, and month-end closings are completed in accordance with Operations and Corporate deadlines.

• Work with the Team Leader to meet all corporate reporting requirements.

• Assist with internal and external audits.

Knowledge and skill requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; Accounting preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing plant accounting and controlling.

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Experience with inventory controls and physical inventory processes.

• Proficiency in SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Professional certification such as CPA, CGMA, or CMA is preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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