CFO, International Americas
About the role
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
Compensation:
$150,800 - $200,800
Role:
As a member of the International Americas (IA) Executive Team, this position provides executive financial leadership and oversight for Sysco's International Americas region, encompassing Canada and the Latin America, Caribbean & Export (LACE) markets. The role is responsible for comprehensive financial planning, management, and the overall control environment across all business units, ensuring strong internal controls, governance practices, and SOX‑compliant processes that safeguard company assets and support Sysco's financial obligations.
As a strategic partner to the Senior Vice President, International Americas, and a key member of the IA Leadership Team, the role serves as a trusted advisor guiding financial strategy, operational performance, and long‑term growth across the International Americas portfolio. The position has oversight of Canada's four Regional Business Units, Specialty Finance, Corporate Finance, and the finance and accounting teams across LACE.
Role Responsibilities:
- Determine the methods and procedures for executing the company's financial operations in accordance with corporate and government guidelines
- Operates as a consultant and key business partner to maximize profitability of the Canadian and LACE operations; for example, develops business rationale for improving efficiency of the network footprint
- Through extensive analysis and cost formulation practices, develops and recommends plans for expansion of existing programs, operations, and financial activities
- Ensures monthly forecasts are accurate and timely
- Provides advisory role to executive staff for profit opportunities and cost reductions
- Develops business strategies, monitors progress and makes adjustments/recommendations as needed
- Responsible for ensuring the company's Profit Plan is prepared as directed and submitted in a timely fashion according to Sysco guidelines
- Controls and reviews day to day operations of the Finance/Accounting Department, Operations and Sales
- Provides continuous direction and guidance to other departments to ensure the safeguarding of company assets
- Directs or conducts management studies and prepares workload and budget estimates for specified or assigned operations
- Analyzes and submits operational activity reports and helps identify potential problems; recommends necessary actions to correct those identified
- Consistently provides comprehensive audits of internal company operations
- Ensures optimum return rate on investments/company assets
- Develops long range planning schedules that can be utilized by the company
- Assists in the recruiting and continuous training and development of departmental associates and assists in interpreting the company's policies and practices
- Responsible for performance management and development of finance associates
- Aids in the solicitation of new or prospective business by participating in company meetings and presentations when necessary and in other activities within the market area to develop and foster the company's recognition within the business community
- Liaises with key stakeholders at Sysco Corporate, Houston to leverage best practice methodologies and systems
- Co-chair the Pension Governance Committee
- Supports civil and acquisition legal matters
- Participates as a Sysco Canada Board of Director
- Manages a complex payroll and accounting practice across 10 provincial jurisdictions, including both Union and Non-Union agreements, in a highly multi-cultural and bilingual work environment
- Leads insurance rate renewals, partnering with established brokers
- Positively influence and shape a large and inclusive organizational culture to be one that's productive, vibrant, and a desirable place to work.
- Ability to effectively lead change and transformational initiatives through sound change management practices that will ensure sustained adoption, including stakeholder engagement across multiple functions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):
- 11+ years financial analyst and/or accounting experience required
- Prior managerial experience as an executive, functional lead required
- Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree required
- Recognized professional accounting designation preferred (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
- MBA in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in advanced accounting software and tools.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and projects simultaneously.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Valid driver's license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required. Travel required 25-50%
About Sysco Canada Inc.
Our Vision
To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate. We know at the core of achieving this vision is understanding and meeting the needs of our customer. As a result, everything we do begins and ends with our customers. Our passion for food – and for our customers – has made us the industry leader.
Company Overview
Sysco Canada Inc. is made up of approximately 6,000 associates who work hard to ensure the success of every customer, delivering to every major city nationwide. We are proud to contribute to the ongoing success of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) - the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
Good things come from working at Sysco.
At Sysco, you’ll have a purpose. Our service impacts more than 500,000 customers each and every day who rely on us to deliver the most important products and services to their success. Sysco is looked to as a trusted advisor who can provide customers with experienced support in growing their business- whether we are helping a family-owned business to compete in a tough market, or providing needed supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, helping our customers succeed is what we do.
At Sysco, we offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.
CFO, International Americas
About the role
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
Compensation:
$150,800 - $200,800
Role:
As a member of the International Americas (IA) Executive Team, this position provides executive financial leadership and oversight for Sysco's International Americas region, encompassing Canada and the Latin America, Caribbean & Export (LACE) markets. The role is responsible for comprehensive financial planning, management, and the overall control environment across all business units, ensuring strong internal controls, governance practices, and SOX‑compliant processes that safeguard company assets and support Sysco's financial obligations.
As a strategic partner to the Senior Vice President, International Americas, and a key member of the IA Leadership Team, the role serves as a trusted advisor guiding financial strategy, operational performance, and long‑term growth across the International Americas portfolio. The position has oversight of Canada's four Regional Business Units, Specialty Finance, Corporate Finance, and the finance and accounting teams across LACE.
Role Responsibilities:
- Determine the methods and procedures for executing the company's financial operations in accordance with corporate and government guidelines
- Operates as a consultant and key business partner to maximize profitability of the Canadian and LACE operations; for example, develops business rationale for improving efficiency of the network footprint
- Through extensive analysis and cost formulation practices, develops and recommends plans for expansion of existing programs, operations, and financial activities
- Ensures monthly forecasts are accurate and timely
- Provides advisory role to executive staff for profit opportunities and cost reductions
- Develops business strategies, monitors progress and makes adjustments/recommendations as needed
- Responsible for ensuring the company's Profit Plan is prepared as directed and submitted in a timely fashion according to Sysco guidelines
- Controls and reviews day to day operations of the Finance/Accounting Department, Operations and Sales
- Provides continuous direction and guidance to other departments to ensure the safeguarding of company assets
- Directs or conducts management studies and prepares workload and budget estimates for specified or assigned operations
- Analyzes and submits operational activity reports and helps identify potential problems; recommends necessary actions to correct those identified
- Consistently provides comprehensive audits of internal company operations
- Ensures optimum return rate on investments/company assets
- Develops long range planning schedules that can be utilized by the company
- Assists in the recruiting and continuous training and development of departmental associates and assists in interpreting the company's policies and practices
- Responsible for performance management and development of finance associates
- Aids in the solicitation of new or prospective business by participating in company meetings and presentations when necessary and in other activities within the market area to develop and foster the company's recognition within the business community
- Liaises with key stakeholders at Sysco Corporate, Houston to leverage best practice methodologies and systems
- Co-chair the Pension Governance Committee
- Supports civil and acquisition legal matters
- Participates as a Sysco Canada Board of Director
- Manages a complex payroll and accounting practice across 10 provincial jurisdictions, including both Union and Non-Union agreements, in a highly multi-cultural and bilingual work environment
- Leads insurance rate renewals, partnering with established brokers
- Positively influence and shape a large and inclusive organizational culture to be one that's productive, vibrant, and a desirable place to work.
- Ability to effectively lead change and transformational initiatives through sound change management practices that will ensure sustained adoption, including stakeholder engagement across multiple functions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):
- 11+ years financial analyst and/or accounting experience required
- Prior managerial experience as an executive, functional lead required
- Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree required
- Recognized professional accounting designation preferred (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
- MBA in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in advanced accounting software and tools.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and projects simultaneously.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Valid driver's license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required. Travel required 25-50%
About Sysco Canada Inc.
Our Vision
To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate. We know at the core of achieving this vision is understanding and meeting the needs of our customer. As a result, everything we do begins and ends with our customers. Our passion for food – and for our customers – has made us the industry leader.
Company Overview
Sysco Canada Inc. is made up of approximately 6,000 associates who work hard to ensure the success of every customer, delivering to every major city nationwide. We are proud to contribute to the ongoing success of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) - the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
Good things come from working at Sysco.
At Sysco, you’ll have a purpose. Our service impacts more than 500,000 customers each and every day who rely on us to deliver the most important products and services to their success. Sysco is looked to as a trusted advisor who can provide customers with experienced support in growing their business- whether we are helping a family-owned business to compete in a tough market, or providing needed supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, helping our customers succeed is what we do.
At Sysco, we offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.