Controller

Reports To

Regional CFO, SSMG Canada

Location

Buckhead Canada – Toronto, ON or Vancouver, BC

Type

Salaried, Full Time

Closing Date

July 18, 2025

Salary Range

$101,877 – $131,127 -$160,156

Company Overview

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2024 that ended July 2, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD. Sysco has 27 Specialty Meat and Seafood operating companies across Canada and United States that focus on meat and seafood production and distribution.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2024, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada

For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

Role:

As a business advisor and an integral part of the Finance team for Specialty Canada, the Controller will be responsible for leading the accounting/reporting team. Responsible for people development, process change, internal and external financial reporting and providing advice, direction, and financial expertise to senior management.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manages and monitors our client’s large accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting.
• Establishes and monitors internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory and internal company policies and procedures.
• Manages customer contracts and rebate programs, including monthly and quarterly reconciliation of rebate calculations and payout distributions to customers.
• Calculates biweekly commissions and handles payroll submissions as required.
• Prepares weekly and monthly financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with the implementation of new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and other software solutions.
• Works closely with Finance leadership to define financial objectives and strategies for the company and plan, managing and carrying out a course of action necessary to support these initiatives.
• Consistently produces accurate and reliable financial reporting to management and Specialty sites, meeting or beating deadlines.
• Provides leadership, guidance, coaching, and succession planning to team members.
• Analyzes financial information to assist management in increasing profitability; makes recommendations towards sound business decisions and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures the effectiveness of operations of finance team, continually looking for efficiencies in processes within department and collaborating with other departments.
• Assists Finance leadership with forecasting results.
• Plays an integral role in the annual budget process.
• Contributes to cross-functional projects that enhance shareholder value.
• Works with the corporate internal audit group, external auditors, tax and legal advisors.
• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports.
• Develops and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices.
• Facilitates establishment of clear performance goals; ensures that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; identifies and manages non-performers in a fair and timely way; identifies and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs.
• Presents oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
• Communicates broadly and frequently the company's vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates
• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Understands both the economic and cultural value that a safe organization with minimal environmental impact brings to an organization.
• Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by providing necessary resources and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
• Enables, champions and embraces an inclusive culture
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience working in a finance/accounting role.

• Minimum 5 years in a leadership capacity.

• Completion of post-secondary education in accounting; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• CPA designation.

• MBA an asset.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle may be required. Some travel may be required (up to 5%).

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

Our Purpose:

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission:

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity:

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Colleague Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)