Controller: Goreway; Burlington

Position: Controller: Goreway (Burlington)
Location: Northwest Newfoundland/Eastern Labrador (Mary's Harbour)

About the Company  Our client is a food manufacturing company that operates three plants and two distribution centers. The Controller will support a highly operational multi‑site manufacturing operation and serve as the key finance business partner to plant leadership.
Responsibilities   Financial Reporting & Analysis (50%)
Month‑end close and financial reporting
EBITDA bridge analysis
Margin and variance analysis, including financial statement review and presentations
Operations Support & Business Partnering (50%)
Partner closely with plant managers and operations leaders
Provide operational finance support and insights
Translate financial results into actionable business recommendations
Present results and analysis to senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO
Act as the "right hand" to the plant manager on financial and operational matters
Additional Responsibilities   Lead and manage an accounting team of five staff, focusing on performance, coaching, and development
Ensure consistency and accuracy in operational reporting and analysis – yield and labour efficiency, SKU mix impact, operational expenses, inventory trends, AFE review, and cost‑saving initiatives
Engage in regular meetings with senior executives and present financial results to inform decisions
Drive process improvement for the accounting team, focusing on value‑add activities
Manage month‑end close process and financial reporting package, ensuring accuracy, completeness and deadlines
Support enforcement of closing timelines for all reporting activities
Strengthen partnerships with grocery customers and maintain strong working‑capital position
Manage cash flow reporting and monitor working‑capital levels
Establish and monitor internal controls and regulatory compliance; complete balance‑sheet and variance reconciliations monthly
Key contact for treasury, intercompany divisions, and external audits; coordinate required information and adhere to deadlines
Collaborate with other controllers on best‑practice approaches
Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration.
Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA, CPA) and at least 10 years of progressive experience.
Manufacturing experience required, preferably in food processing.
Independent controllership experience, including operations accounting, standard costing, and business analysis.
Knowledge of ASPE and ability to interpret and apply guidance.
Leadership and people‑management skills to develop talent within a team.
Benefits   Opportunity to lead across multiple sites and gain operational exposure.
Strong internal growth opportunities (controllers, directors, finance leadership).
Direct impact on plant performance and profitability.
Exposure to executive leadership, including CEO, CFO, and VP Finance.
Growing organization with expansion across plants and distribution.
Compensation  $140,000 – $160,000 per year, plus discretionary bonuses.
Equal Opportunity Employment  Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic required by law.

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