Controller: Goreway Hill

Position: Controller: Goreway Hill)
About the Company  Our client is a food manufacturing company. They are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for supporting a multi‑site manufacturing operation consisting of 3 plants and 2 distribution centres.
Responsibilities   Month‑end close and financial reporting
EBITDA bridge analysis
Margin analysis and reporting
Variance analysis
Financial statement review and presentations
Partnering closely with Plant Managers and Operations leaders
Providing operational finance support and insights
Translating financial results into actionable business recommendations
Presenting results and analysis to senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO
Acting as the "right hand" to the Plant Manager on financial and operational matters
Provide leadership to the accounting team (5 FTE) and oversee daily effectiveness of staff by managing for highest performance (goal setting, coaching, mentoring, training, managing individual performance)
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure consistency and accuracy in all operational reporting and analysis; attend operational meetings for discussion of areas to improve, generate potential solutions and course of action
Reporting includes, but is not limited to:  Yield and labour efficiency
Impact of SKU mix from yield, labour and expense perspective
Labour and operational expenses
Inventory on hand balances and trending DIO
AFE review and tracking against approved project plan
Cost savings initiatives – development of new ideas and performance against each one

Engage in regular meetings with senior executives; present financial results to senior executives (CFO, VP Finance Operations) with clear, concise analysis of year‑over‑year performance to drive informed decisions and actionable outcomes
Participate in bimonthly operational review meetings with the CEO, CFO, and COO to support the Plant Manager in preparing and communicating operational results and key business drivers
Drive process improvement to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting team, focusing the team on value‑add activities
Manages month‑end close process and completes financial reporting package with in‑depth variance analysis applying business acumen on all aspects
Support the enforcement of closing timelines; help business partners become more efficient in the close process (daily, weekly, monthly reporting activities)
Effectively manage and strengthen partnerships with grocery customers within the distribution business while ensuring the company maintains a strong working capital position
Manage cash flow by reporting on cash movements and monitoring working capital levels
Establish and monitor internal controls and regulatory compliance
Ensure all balance sheet and variance account reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis with reconciling items cleared in a timely manner; perform analytical review of all account reconciliations
Key contact for Treasury, intercompany divisions, and external audits; coordinate efforts, preparing and reviewing required information as requested, meeting all deadlines and liaising with other Controllers to establish the company’s approach in incorporating best business practices
Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration
CMA/CGA/CA/CPA professional accounting designation and minimum of 10+ years progressive experience
Experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in a food processing environment
Demonstrated independent controllership experience, including operations accounting & analysis, including standard costing and business analysis thereof
Demonstrated knowledge of ASPE and ability to interpret ASPE guidance and apply it to situations at hand
Demonstrated Leadership & People Management / Team development skills
Salary  $140,000 - $160,000 per year
EEO Notice  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…