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Controller - Manufacturing

MacDonald Search Group

Controller - Food Manufacturing


West GTA, ON | Hybrid | Permanent, Full-Time

MacDonald Search Group is partnering with an established and growing Canadian food manufacturer to recruit a Controller for its Mississauga operation.

This is a hands-on senior finance opportunity for an experienced Controller who understands the realities of a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of the company's financial reporting, controls, cost accounting, cash management and compliance while serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager, the Controller will be the senior financial leader within the business and will oversee a small finance team.

The mandate combines strong technical accounting and financial controls with the commercial understanding required to connect manufacturing performance to financial results.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Own monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting, including income statements and balance sheets.
  • Lead G/L analysis, reconciliations and month-end close.
  • Partner cross-functionally to develop the annual operating budget.
  • Manage product-level P&Ls, costing and gross-margin performance.
  • Maintain rigorous oversight of inventory valuation and manufacturing cost accounting.
  • Manage cash-flow forecasting, working capital and collections.
  • Oversee HST/GST filings, Canadian tax requirements and audit readiness.
  • Support SR&ED tax-credit processes.
  • Work directly with external auditors and ensure financial reporting complies with ASPE.
  • Liaise with banking and insurance partners.
  • Provide financial insight and leadership as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Coach and develop a team of two direct reports.
What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility within a manufacturing environment.

Experience within CPG or food manufacturing would be particularly attractive.

You should also bring:
  • CPA designation.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
  • Strong manufacturing accounting and product-costing knowledge.
  • Experience leading and developing direct reports.
  • Previous participation on a senior or operational leadership team.
  • Strong understanding of Canadian accounting and tax requirements.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; macro knowledge is an asset.
  • Experience with SAP.
  • Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving capabilities.
Compensation & Location

This is a hybrid position based in West GTA (80% on site)

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys being close to the business, understands manufacturing economics and wants the visibility and influence that comes with being part of a company's senior leadership team.

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