Project controller Jobs in Cambridge, ON

Controller Parrish & Heimbecker Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture!

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Controller based in Cambridge, ON.

P&H Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned agribusiness, with roots in the agriculture industry dating back to 1909.

We are a growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated company with operations across Canada that include grain handling and merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, feed milling and animal nutrition, as well as egg grading and processing.

P&H’s multiple divisions make us one of the largest integrated agri-food companies in Canada.

We are one of Canada’s largest full-service grain-handling and crop-input supply companies, the largest Canadian-owned flour miller, and the third largest grain handler in the country.

Benefits Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff!

Some of our benefits include: Learning and Development Programs Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off RRSP Matching Wellness Program Company Events Your Role The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial control activities for our flour milling operations.

This role ensures accurate financial reporting, budgeting, strong internal controls, cost visibility, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

The Controller partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain to support operational efficiency, margin optimization, and informed decision making.

Reporting to the VP Finance and IT, the Controller plays a key role in translating manufacturing activity into timely, reliable financial information.

Day to Day Working Conditions: Based at a corporate office, with periodic travel to manufacturing sites as required.

Standard business hours with flexibility during month‑end, year‑end, and critical operational periods.

Responsibilities: Oversee all milling accounting functions (GL, inventory, payables, fixed assets).

Ensure accurate and timely financial closes and statements.

Maintain strong internal controls and support internal/external audits.

Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting.

Partner with Operations to assess production costs, yields, shrink, and efficiencies.

Manage inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).

Support pricing, profitability analysis, and continuous improvement.

Support annual budgets and forecasts for milling operations.

Provide analysis to explain operational and financial performance.

Ensure compliance with ASPE, tax requirements, and corporate policies.

Collaborate with Corporate Reporting, Tax, and Treasury.

Maintain documentation for accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Lead and develop the milling accounting team.

Serve as a finance partner to Operations and part of the senior accounting team.

Support ERP/reporting systems and drive process improvements, automation, and data accuracy.

Required Qualifications CPA designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) required.

Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing or milling environments.

Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing.

Experience in food manufacturing, agribusiness, or grain/milling operations is a strong asset.

Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel / financial reporting tools.

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History!

P&H’s roots go back over 115 years.

We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth.

Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning.

Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 80 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution, animal feed production, egg grading and processing.

To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society.

As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act.

P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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