Controller - Country Ribbon Inc. (Closed)

Royer Thompson Management & Human Resources Consulting; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry producer in Newfoundland is seeking a Controller to shape finance and IT functions. The role requires proven financial leadership, a CPA designation, and a solid understanding of IT systems. Successful candidates will navigate between strategic priorities and hands-on tasks within a collaborative culture. The position is located in vibrant St. John’s.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Visible role with influence

Contribution to community welfare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership, ideally in manufacturing or food production.
• A strong foundation in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Comfortable working closely with IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Key contributor at senior leadership table, overseeing financial processes.
• Support long-term planning and steer the company through growth.
• Navigate systems integrations and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Financial leadership experience

CPA designation

Experience in budgeting

Understanding of IT systems

Data-driven mindset

Job description

Ready to take the lead where strategy meets operations?

Country Ribbon Inc . – Newfoundland and Labrador’s only fully integrated poultry producer—is on the hunt for a forward-thinking, results-driven Controller to join its leadership team in St. John’s. This is more than just a numbers job—it’s a rare opportunity to shape the future of Finance and IT within a vital, locally rooted company that feeds the province and fuels its economy.

As Controller, you’ll be a key contributor at the senior leadership table—someone who brings confidence, clarity, and sound financial thinking to organizational decision-making. You’ll take ownership of financial processes and systems, support long-term planning, and help steer the company through growth and transformation.

This isn’t a role where you sit on the sidelines—your ability to move between strategic priorities and hands-on work is what will set you apart. Whether you’re diving into the numbers, collaborating across departments, or navigating systems integrations, this role offers both variety and impact.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in financial leadership, ideally in manufacturing, food production, or a related sector
• A CPA designation and a strong foundation in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Comfort and capability working closely with IT systems and understanding their business impact
• A data-driven mindset with experience developing meaningful metrics and KPIs to drive financial performance, accountability, and operational efficiency across the organization
• A genuine interest in taking on a broad portfolio and helping a local company continue to grow

Why Join Country Ribbon?

• Be part of a longstanding, locally rooted organization with a strong reputation in Atlantic Canada
• Take on a visible and valued role with influence across Finance and IT
• Work in a collaborative culture that values transparency and accountability
• Live and work in vibrant St. John’s, with the opportunity to contribute to a company that feeds communities across the province

Please submit your resume online by clicking “Apply.” For more information, contact Susan Brimble confidentially at [e-mail] . If you need accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.

We believe in employment equity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from the following under-represented groups to self-identify in their resume or cover letter: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

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