Controller – Help Scale a Thriving Family Dairy Business THIS POSITION IS IN OFFICE. Type:Full-time, Permanent You'll join a family-owned dairy group at a pivotal moment: we're professionalizing and scaling, and we need a hands‑on financial leader who gets it.

Sheldon Creek

Dairy (Canada's first A2 protein non‑homogenized milk producer), Alliston Creamery (our recently acquired butter production facility), and Haanview Farms, and we're growing fast. Right now, our accounting systems, internal controls and financial reporting are built for a smaller operation. Your job is to build the financial infrastructure we'll need to scale, while keeping your hands on the work that matters most.

This isn't a corporate controller role managing through layers. You'll own the monthly close, cost accounting, cash flow management, and profitability analysis—and you'll do it all with a small financial team. If you thrive on:building systems from scratch, wearing multiple hats, seeing the business behind the numbers, and having real autonomy, this is the role for you.

Drive the full accounting cycle across three entities: general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, intercompany transactions, and all government remittances (HST, payroll source deductions, WSIB) Present variance analysis and financial insights to the General Manager and Board Treasury, Profitability & Strategy Manage cash flow, credit lines, and banking relationships; Develop cost accounting and margin analysis by product, plant, and sales channel—including co-packing job costing and yield analysis Build budgets, forecasts, and ROI analyses for capital projects that support growth Identify and administer agri-food grants, funding programs, and tax credits (Ontario and federal) Building the Right Systems Establish internal controls (purchasing, authorization, segregation of duties, payment controls)



that prevent errors without creating bureaucracy Select and implement accounting/ERP systems that support multi-entity reporting and future scaling Develop policies and procedures that bring clarity and consistency as you grow Oversee the relationships with external IT, legal, and HR & health and safety providers Lead a small team: an Accounting & Payroll Technician, two Accounting Clerks, and a part‑time seasonal clerk define roles and performance expectations Build cross‑training and documentation to eliminate single points of failure Foster a culture of accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement Help develop HR policies and role documentation that reflect our growth and values 5 to 8 years in accounting or finance, including a senior or controller-level role—ideally in an SME, manufacturing, or agri-food ~ Hands‑on experience with multi‑entity accounting, consolidation, and cost accounting ~ Solid grasp of Canadian accounting and taxation (HST, payroll, WSIB, corporate tax) ~ Proven track record in budgeting, cash‑flow management, profitability analysis, and internal controls ~ Experience building financial systems in a resource‑constrained, early‑stage environment—you're an SME builder, not just a large‑org maintainer ~ Familiarity with agri‑food grants and funding programs is a plus University degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (CPA designation is an asset or in progress) Command of accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel / Microsoft 365 Entrepreneurial: You see the business opportunity, not just the accounting task. You're motivated by building and scaling.

Adaptable: You're comfortable with competing priorities in a seasonal business and can shift gears when needed. And you'll do it in an industry that’s making a real difference: dairy farming, food production, and family agriculture in Ontario. This role offers autonomy, growth, and the satisfaction of building something real.

All tax and statutory deadlines met, no penalties Clean external audit with no major findings Internal controls documented and reviewed annually Cost accounting and margin analysis by product, plant, and channel Payroll processed accurately and on time across all three entities HR policies documented, communicated, and applied consistently #

📌 Financial Controller for Family Run Food Manufacturing Business (Alliston)
🏢 Sheldon Creek Dairy
📍 Alliston