Controller: Goreway

Position: 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.

Key Responsibilities    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

Required Qualifications   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
Compensation  $140,000 - $160,000 per year.
Benefits & Career Growth   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
Equal Opportunity Employer  Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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