Plant Controller

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations. 

Who we need

Reporting to the Director, Finance Operations, we are hiring a Plant Controller to join our Plant Leadership Team and act as the financial leader for the site. This is a highly visible, business-facing role where you will influence operational and strategic decisions by providing financial insights, guidance, and challenging the leadership team.

As the new Plant Controller and the primary finance partner to Operations, Warehouse, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance, you will oversee all financial planning, reporting, forecasting, costing, and performance analysis for the site. You will work closely with plant leaders to support budgeting, cost control, labour planning, and operational decision-making while maintaining strong financial discipline and internal controls. You will manage the site budget and forecasts, lead financial reporting and analysis, and ensure clear visibility into financial performance across the plant.

This is an existing full-time hybrid role requiring three days per week onsite at our manufacturing facility in Brampton, ON.

What’s in it for you

Influence and impact. You will play a critical role in shaping financial and operational decisions across the plant. As the financial voice within the leadership team, you will provide insight, challenge assumptions, and guide decisions that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and cost management. Your expertise will help strengthen financial discipline while supporting the plant’s long-term growth.

Exposure. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, you will contribute directly to strategic discussions and operational priorities. You will present monthly financial results to the COO and CFO, identifying opportunities to improve performance across sites and supporting key business initiatives.

A culture of empowerment. We empower our leaders to take ownership, drive meaningful change, and implement best practices. With the autonomy to influence financial processes and decision-making, you will have the opportunity to strengthen our operations and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

How you will make an impact:

• Support operations. As a key financial partner to the Operations, Warehouse, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams, you will provide data-driven insights that align financial strategy with operational priorities. Through financial modelling, forecasting, and budget planning, you will support informed decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Own site financial performance. You will oversee all site financials, partnering closely with the Plant Leadership Team to monitor performance and improve profitability. You will lead the annual budgeting process, manage the site P&L, and support capital planning to ensure resources are allocated effectively. You will work closely with site leadership on spending controls, labour planning, and operational decision-making, helping guide both day-to-day activities and longer-term site strategy. You will also analyze manufacturing costs, investigate variances, and identify opportunities for continuous financial improvement.
• Deliver financial visibility and insight. You will lead key month-end close activities including account analysis, journal entries, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations. By developing daily KPIs, weekly dashboards, and monthly forecasts, you will provide visibility into financial performance and support timely operational decision-making.
• Ensure financial discipline and compliance. You will ensure adherence to financial compliance standards, support annual audit requirements, and maintain strong internal controls. You will participate in inventory counts and spare parts audits, support maintenance cycle counts, and ensure alignment with internal controls, SOX policies, and financial governance standards.
• Support the finance team. You will work closely with Controllers and Analysts across the operations finance team to ensure consistency in financial reporting, forecasting, and operational insights across sites. You will contribute to strengthening financial processes and sharing best practices that support plant performance.

What you bring:

• The financial expertise. You have a strong management accounting background with experience in finance or a related field, including supervisory responsibility. You are skilled at analyzing financial data and translating insights into operational decisions. Experience in a manufacturing or product-driven environment is highly preferred. You are proficient in MS Excel, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI is considered an asset. A CPA or CMA designation, or progress toward one, is strongly preferred.
• The analytical and problem-solving mindset. You are comfortable working with complex financial data and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that support operational performance. You bring strong problem-solving skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• The initiative and ownership. You take ownership of challenges and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, financial optimization, and risk mitigation. You are comfortable working in an evolving environment and can make informed recommendations that support business decisions.
• The strategic business expertise. You are confident in contributing to leadership discussions and challenging assumptions when appropriate. You understand the operational impact of financial decisions and can bridge the gap between finance and operations. You communicate financial performance clearly and translate data into practical insights that support revenue, margin, and cost management.
• The communication and collaboration skills. You bring strong interpersonal and communication skills and can effectively present financial information to a variety of stakeholders. You build collaborative relationships across teams and are comfortable influencing decisions without direct authority.
• The flexibility and operational presence. You are comfortable working in a hybrid environment and recognize the importance of being present on-site when needed to support plant operations and leadership teams.

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

We support and care for our employees and their families. 

The expected base pay range for this role is $118,000 to $124,000.

Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest. 

What you can expect from our hiring process:

1. A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
2. A virtual interview with the Director of Finance Operations and a Senior HR Business Partner. This discussion will focus on your experience and provide an opportunity to learn more about the role, the team, and the organization.
3. An in-person interview and plant tour with the Plant Manager and members of the plant leadership team.This is an opportunity to see the operation firsthand, gain insight into the plant environment, and discuss how the finance function partners with operations.
4. An in-person interview with the CFO and the Director of Finance Operations. This conversation will focus on the strategic aspects of the role and how the successful candidate will support plant operations and broader business objectives.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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