Assistant Controller

Sysco

  • Vaughan, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
Assistant ControllerReports ToRegional CFOLocationBuckhead Toronto/Sysco Fine Meats TorontoTypeFull Time, SalaryClosing DateSeptember 20, 2025Company OverviewSysco 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 or follow us @SyscoCanada at ; orFor a full list of opportunities, visit​Role:In support of the Corporate Controller and the Controllership group, this position is responsible managing and leading the consolidated reporting process including including weekly management reports and month-end reporting packages. This position will play an integral role in the development of accounting policies & procedures and process standards, as well as analyzing Financial performance (Cost and Revenue drivers) for the business groups. The position interacts with various departments throughout Specialty Canada to resolve finance issues as well as reporting financial results and general ledger activity.​Role Responsibilities:​
  • Supervises and directs the work of various levels of Finance individual contributors.
  • Responsible for the training, and performance management of finance associates
  • Ensure effectiveness of the finance team, continually looking for efficiencies and process improvements within the department, as well as working with other departments
  • Activities may include:
  • Providing timely and accurate financial reporting to the regional Management team as well as the Corporate office
  • Reviewing and approving monthly balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial reporting packages and ensure outstanding items are investigated and resolved in a timely manner
  • Monitoring spending and hold departments accountable to budget
  • Coordinating annual self-assessment internal control testing, process documentation and liaise with internal and external auditors
  • Coordinating and reviewing the completion of the annual tax package
  • Assisting with annual budget process and monthly forecasting process
  • Preparation and analysis of financial information to assist management in increasing profitability
  • Participate in shrink committee
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, Sysco’s financial reporting policies as well as other Company policies and standard operating procedures
  • Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
  • Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
  • Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
  • Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience working in a finance/accounting role.
  • Minimum 3 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 skills with MS Excel and proficiency in Word and Outlook
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required. Some travel may be required (up to 10%).
Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careersOur Purpose:Connecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur Mission:Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutionsOur Identity:Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chainSysco 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)

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