Financial Controller, West Breweries at Labatt Breweries of Canada

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

COMPANY:

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.  

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 3–5 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 Canada’s 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 life’s 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. 

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

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.

Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at [email protected]

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