Controller-Plant (La Pocatière)

Position Summary

Revival Gourmet Foods, a premium small‑batch sauce manufacturer in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is seeking a strategic Controller. In this key leadership role, you will oversee all financial management and operational controls for our production facility. Partnering closely with site leadership, you will drive profitability and efficiency by leading cost management, variance analysis, and forecasting to guide our long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering: Partner closely with site leadership to provide financial analysis, modeling (ROI, make/buy, CapEx), and strategic recommendations that drive profitability and operational decisions.
• Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis: Own the monthly/quarterly financial review process. Analyze and present performance results, sales/cost drivers, and manufacturing variances (absorption, labor, expenses) to both finance and non‑finance leaders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and manage the development of the plant’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and subsequent forecasting (OTL) processes.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory Management: Oversee product cost standards, the annual standards roll, inventory management, physical inventory counts, and the development/maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Metrics: Lead cost‑out and profit‑improvement initiatives. Develop, deploy, and track daily operational metrics to proactively manage costs, target savings, and optimize working capital.
• Controls & Compliance: Partner with central accounting to maintain a robust internal controls environment and implement new financial reporting processes or tools as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA is highly preferred.
• Experience: 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally within an industrial manufacturing environment. Prior leadership experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Expert‑level MS Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong data validation skills (professional skepticism) with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable, cross‑functional insights.
• Mindset: A results‑driven, continuous‑improvement mindset with a proven ability to influence teams and meet strict business deadlines.
• Work Travel: Must be able to travel to the Plant, approximately once a quarter and as needed for key leadership meetings.

What we offer

• Prospect to have a meaningful impact on a growing operation
• Competitive compensation
• Health Advantages
• Paid time off
• Work from Home

Salary Range: 130,000-150,000 CAD

This range is based on relevant skills, experience, and internal equity.

Work Location: Primarily remote with occasional travel (once a quarter) to the plant location.

Revival Gourmet Foods does not utilize artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

Revival Gourmet Foods is committed to creating an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process due to a disability or medical need, please contact us at . We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations that ensure you can fully participate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.