Brewery Controller, West Breweries

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ROLE SUMMARY:

The West Brewery Controller is responsible for accurately recording and reporting the financial results of the supply function at Edmonton and Creston sites. This role ensures the integrity of financial data supports cost-related targets and acts as the primary point of contact for ATR Reporting & Supply finance matters for the West Breweries.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise experience in manufacturing or supply environments and excels at collaborating with both finance and operational teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Responsible for financial activities and results for supply operations with a specific focus on Edmonton and Creston sites.
• Act as the primary point of contact for ATR Reporting & Supply finance matters.
• Ensure the accuracy of the income statement and balance sheet items pertaining to the supply business units including co-packers.
• Provide financial visibility to support cost-related targets and decision making.
• Support the analysis and explanation of performance variances against the budget with a focus on variable industrial costs fixed industrial costs and supply chain losses. Provide guidance to supply leaders throughout the post-close cycle.
• Support the preparation of the budget for Canada supply (excluding central overheads) and assist in developing plans and executing actions to help achieve cost-related targets.
• Lead or assist in other financial related activities relevant to Canada supply as required.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT & MAIN CHALLENGES:

• Month End Close:
  Plan and execute the month-end close process for variable and fixed costs ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and properly allocated. Collaborate with regional supply teams to review costs and financial positioning. Manage stakeholder expectations regarding the timing and methodology of cost recognition. Manage multiple sub-processes within the overall month-end close process. Given the compressed two-and-a-half-day timeline this role requires extended hours during this period to review financial data for accuracy.

• Inventory Control:
  Strong inventory control is critical to an accurate month-end close with inventory analysts at each site responsible for managing this process. Consistent follow-ups and reminders are necessary to ensure timely completion of required inventory MICs helping to meet financial reporting requirements and maintain data integrity.
  
• Financial Knowledge of Key Contacts:
  Business stakeholders are operationally focused and may not have prior financial experience. Clear and simple communication is essential to ensure their understanding of key financial processes. Regular training sessions on routine financial activities such as GRIR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) inventory management and accruals are often required to help them fulfill their responsibilities accurately and efficiently.

KEY CONTACTS:

Internal: Brewery General Manager Planning & Performance Managers Site Department Heads Inventory Management Team and Reporting & Control Team

External: CRA City Financial Department

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in Business Finance Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience. Certified Professional Accounting (CPA) preferred.
• Strong ownership and accountability. Ability to work within tight reporting deadlines. Resilience to work in high-pressure environments. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and proactive.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian GAAP & IFRS.
• Solid accounting fundamentals.
• Understanding of the beer industry including production and distribution.
• Proficiency in SAP Financial systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel PowerPoint Word).
• Experience with Power BI.
• Familiarity with back-office financial tools.
• Languages:English (required)

WHY LABATT:
As one of Canadas Top 100 Employers Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet lifes moments dream big to move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming safe and inclusive environment for every person regardless of age race ethnicity nationality sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion neurodivergence or disability status.

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Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

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