Controller

About Export Packers Company Limited

Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Export Packers is an internationally focused food company specializing in delivering innovative solutions with outstanding service. This privately held family enterprise values professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit among its team members to sustain its global expertise.

Role Overview

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing comprehensive financial reporting, accounting functions, and regulatory compliance across all entities within the Export Packers Group. This position safeguards the correctness and reliability of financial outcomes, manages cash flows and internal controls, and supplies strategic insights through financial analysis. Collaboration with senior executives and cross-functional staff is key to improving operational efficiency, deploying process enhancements, and maintaining financial discipline throughout the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements compliant with ASPE standards.
• Lead preparation and consolidation of external reports for the Export Packers Group companies.
• Provide monthly balance sheet summaries and variance analyses to enhance finance department transparency.
• Coordinate and administer external audits including year-end, tax, banking, and government reviews.
• Manage audit preparation and serve as liaison between external auditors and leadership.
• Review and assess monthly and annual tax filings.
• Maintain accuracy of financial data consistent with GAAP/ASPE standards and internal controls.
• Offer ongoing support to the accounting teams responsible for reporting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Supervise periodic closing activities including monthly, quarterly, and annual procedures.
• Oversee general ledger administration and ensure balance sheet reconciliations align with internal policies.
• Approve and process corporate travel expenses via SAP Concur platform.
• Handle intercompany transaction reviews and account reconciliations.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and review complex accounting transactions and ERP system modifications affecting financial records.
• Drive continuous finance process improvements and participate in change management activities.
• Contribute as a core team member in ERP system implementation projects.
• Provide proactive recommendations to standardize finance workflows and boost operational efficiency.
• Manage treasury functions including corporate banking relationships and cash management operations.
• Prepare monthly free cash flow reports and analysis for stakeholders.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and long-term planning to optimize net working capital and maintain forecasting models aligned with profit and loss expectations.
• Guide treasury activities including foreign exchange reporting, forward contract review, and derivative analysis.
• Oversee transfer pricing processes within the group.
• Assist CFO and VP Finance with strategic projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Sales teams to provide financial analysis and decision support.
• Serve as a liaison between Finance and other departments to foster collaborative culture and shared responsibility.
• Act as a primary advisor on accounting impacts related to acquisitions, divestitures, system implementations, and new accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities and potential risks to influence and guide executive decision-making.
• Lead and develop finance team members, setting clear performance targets and promoting accountability and growth.
• Support career development and succession planning within finance team.
• Create a positive and motivating work environment.
• Mentor finance peers to encourage consistency, innovation, and excellence in financial practices.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to protect company assets and ensure compliance.
• Identify financial risks and deploy mitigation strategies.
• Ensure proper documentation and monitoring of key financial processes and controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting with leadership roles in controllership or general accounting.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required.
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is mandatory.
• Demonstrated expertise with US GAAP and ASPE reporting standards.
• Experience managing sophisticated financial operations including business acquisitions, integration, and divestitures.
• Background working at a Big Four accounting firm at manager level or higher or comparable public accounting experience.
• Work is predominantly office-based, utilizing standard equipment like computers and telephones.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Work model includes hybrid schedule with one day per week remote work.
• Provision of summer working hours.
• Generous vacation and personal day entitlement.
• Employee discounts on consumable products.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive company-paid benefits.
• RRSP matching program available.

Additional Information

The anticipated annual base salary range is between $130,000 and $155,000 Canadian dollars. This position represents an existing opening. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in compliance with relevant provincial and federal legislation. Accommodation support is available during the hiring process upon request. A criminal background check will be conducted at final selection stage. Applicants should be aware that automated tools including AI are used in the application screening and selection process.