Controller

CONTROLLER : Position Summary We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of our growing food manufacturing facility in Mississauga. In this role, you will be a key strategic business partner to the management team, overseeing the financial operations, accounting functions, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls of the food manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will provide accurate and timely financial information to senior management and supports business decisions through financial analysis, cost management, forecasting, and performance reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting, inventory management, standard and actual costing, cost of goods sold, production variances, budgeting, and financial controls. The Controller works closely with Operations, Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Sales, and senior leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Management & Reporting Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards and company policies. Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and key performance indicators. Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management. Monitor cash flow, working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and overall financial performance. 2. Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Oversee manufacturing accounting and product costing processes. Maintain and monitor standard costs, actual costs, labour costs, overhead allocations, and production costs. Analyze production variances, including material usage, labour, overhead, yield, scrap, and efficiency variances. Review and maintain accurate bills of materials and product costing information. Monitor manufacturing overhead and production expenses. Analyze gross margins and profitability by product, customer, channel, and/or business unit. Partner with Operations to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities. 3. Inventory Management Oversee accounting for raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Ensure inventory records are accurate and properly valued. Establish and maintain appropriate inventory controls. Review inventory movements, adjustments, write-offs, obsolete inventory, and slow-moving inventory. Coordinate and oversee periodic and year-end physical inventory counts. Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Work with Supply Chain and Operations to improve inventory accuracy and working capital management. 4. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting and planning process. Prepare financial forecasts and rolling projections. Work with department managers to develop operating budgets and financial targets. Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance explanations. Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions. 5. Internal Controls & Compliance Establish, maintain, and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and authorization controls. Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, regulatory, and company requirements. Coordinate external audits, reviews, and other financial examinations. Work with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and other professional advisors as required. 6. Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Monitor customer collections, credit exposure, and aging reports. Ensure vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently. Review payment approvals and maintain appropria…

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