Controller: Goreway

Our client is a food manufacturing company that operates three plants and two distribution centres and seeks a Controller to support a multi‑site manufacturing operation. The position is highly operational and serves as the key finance business partner to plant leadership.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis (50%)
  • Month‑end close and financial reporting
  • EBITDA bridge analysis
  • Margin analysis and reporting
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial statement review and presentations
• Operations Support & Business Partnering (50%)
  • Partner 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 right‑hand to Plant Manager on financial and operational matters
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead accounting team of 5 FTE, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff
  • Set goals, train, and manage individual performance
  • Engage in regular meetings with senior executives
  • Drive process improvement for accounting team efficiency
• Financial Oversight
  • Ensure month‑end close process, accuracy, and deadlines are met
  • Enforce closing timelines, support partners in efficient close process
  • Manage cash flow, report movements, monitor working capital
  • Establish and monitor internal controls and regulatory compliance
  • Complete balance sheet and variance account reconciliations monthly
  • Coordinate treasury, intercompany, and external audit activities
• Operation‑Focused Reporting & Analysis
  • Provide operational reporting on yield, labour efficiency, SKU mix, inventory, AFE, cost savings initiatives
  • Present financial results to senior executives with concise analysis
  • Participate in bimonthly operational review meetings with the CEO, CFO, and COO

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration
• CMA/ CGA/CA/CPA designation and a minimum of 10+ years progressive experience
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably food processing
• Demonstrated controls experience, including operations accounting, costing, and business analysis
• Knowledge of ASPE, with ability to interpret and apply guidance
• Leadership and people‑management skills

$140,000 - $160,000 per year.

• Strong internal growth opportunities (Plant Controller, Director of Finance, FP&A)
• Exposure to executive leadership (CEO, CFO, VP Finance)
• Highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance and profitability
• Chance to support multiple sites and gain broader operational exposure
• Growing organization with continued expansion across plants and distribution operations
• Strong partnership with operations leadership and plant management

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