Senior Financial Controller — Ops‑Focused, Multi‑Site CPG

CPG Executive Search Inc.; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelburne, Ontario – Senior Financial Controller role with on-site presence and some hybrid flexibility, focusing on closing, reporting, and internal controls across Ontario entities. This hands-on leadership position links finance to production and operations to drive margin improvements.

Responsibilities include managing monthly closings, preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and developing dashboards and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial control experience, ideally in agriculture, food manufacturing, packaging or a multi-entity environment.
• University degree in accounting; CPA designation or CPA path strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel, ERP experience (Sage); Power BI is an asset.
• Experience supervising an accounting team; bilingualism French-English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly and annual closings.
• Review the general ledger and validate accounting entries.
• Prepare bank and inter-company reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Apply and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team.
• Participate in budgets, forecasts and KPI analyses.
• Build dashboards to support decision-making.
• Integrate AI and automation to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Financial analysis

Operational understanding

Attention to deadlines

Education

University degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Sage ERP

Power BI

Job description

Shelburne, Ontario – Senior Financial Controller role with on-site presence and some hybrid flexibility, focusing on closing, reporting, and internal controls across Ontario entities. This hands-on leadership position links finance to production and operations to drive margin improvements.

Responsibilities include managing monthly closings, preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and developing dashboards and KPIs.