Controller-Plant

Position Summary

Revival Gourmet Foods, a premium small‑batch sauce manufacturer in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, is seeking a strategic Controller. In this key leadership role you will oversee all financial management and operational controls for our production facility, partnering closely with site leadership to drive profitability and efficiency through cost management, variance analysis, and forecasting.

• Strategic Business Partnering – provide financial analysis, modeling (ROI, make/buy, Cap Ex), and strategic recommendations to drive profitability and operational decisions.
• Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis – own the monthly/quarterly review process, analyze and present performance results, sales/cost drivers, and manufacturing variances (absorption, labor, expenses) to finance and non‑finance leaders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – lead and manage the plant’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and subsequent forecasting (OTL) processes.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory Management – oversee product cost standards, the annual standards roll, inventory management, physical inventory counts, and the development/maintenance of Bills of Materials.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Metrics – lead cost‑out and profit‑improvement initiatives; develop, deploy, and track daily operational metrics to manage costs, target savings, and optimize working capital.
• Controls & Compliance – partner with central accounting to maintain internal controls and implement recent financial reporting processes or tools as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally within an industrial manufacturing environment; prior leadership experience preferred.
• Expert‑level MS Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong data validation skills (professional skepticism) and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• A results‑driven, continuous‑improvement mindset with proven ability to influence teams and meet strict business deadlines.
• Travel: must be able to travel to the plant approximately once a quarter and as needed for key leadership meetings.

• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a growing operation.
• Competitive salary – $130,000‑$150,000 CAD.
• Health benefits and paid time off.
• Work from home and remote work primarily with occasional travel to the plant.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.