Site Financial Controller

Company Name: Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd

Location: Windsor, ON, Canada

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard SA, Corby represents leading international brands such as Absolut vodka, Jameson and Redbreast Irish whiskies, The Glenlivet, Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s and Aberlour Scotch whiskies, , Altos tequila, Malibu and Havana Club rums, Kahlua liqueur, Skrewball Peanut Butter whiskey, Jefferson’s and Rabbit Hole bourbon whiskies, Del Maguey Single Village mezcal, Beefeater and Malfy gins, and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word “convivialité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Join us at Corby and Hiram Walker, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Job Summary

The Site Financial Controller position provides Finance Leadership to one of the Flagship manufacturing facilities in the Pernod Ricard network. The role plays an integral role in the North America Operations Finance organization and leads a team of site-based finance professionals. The site finance function provides decision support, costing oversight, compliance and financial analytics for the manufacturing business. The Site Financial Controller will lead the development and execution of our annual budget plans, costing exercise and play an integral part in aligning operation team goals with financial leadership’s expectations.

Who will love this job

A highly motivated finance professional from a manufacturing background looking to lead the finance function of an iconic facility in Canada. The ideal candidate will possess high energy, a strategic focus and the determination to drive change and process improvement in both the finance and manufacturing teams.

What you’ll do

• Provide finance/business partnering support to the Site Director and Lead Team of the Site.
• Actively drive cost improvement/control on the site.
• Advise on strategic direction of the site/business and serve as active member of the Lead Team.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and ensure consistent application of cost accounting principles across the Walkerville site
• Mentor, train and develop a team of 5 accounting professionals
• Develop new, robust processes to drive productivity in the finance function
• Own the development of the annual budget plan
• Drive continuous improvement and own the delivery of the annual standard costing process
• Manage the process of assessing inventory for excess and obsolescence reserves
• Lead monthly close process for team finance tasks
• Review and approve manual GL journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysis and explanation of manufacturing variances.
• Assist with the coordination and deliverables for quarterly reviews and annual audits performed by internal and external auditors
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analyses and assist Site Lead team with research on finance questions and assist with special projects as requested.

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience); preferably CPA designation
• 10+ years of leadership and direct experience in accounting, reporting, and costing within a large, professionally managed operating company
• Manufacturing background with in-depth knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial reporting for a manufacturing organization
• Demonstrated experience in a large, multinational, heavily matrixed organization
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills in large matrix organizations
• Ability to influence and engage business partners, peers, direct/indirect reports; Have ability to effectively interface with senior management
• Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One, or similar ERP financial software systems
• Strong team building skills and proven ability to work with a diverse group of people in a global-matrixed environment

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, individuals with a disability, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment: Accessible Employment Practices

Pernod Ricard, alongside it’s Canadian affiliates Corby and Hiram Walker, is dedicated to providing accessible employment opportunities. If you require accommodation due to a disability or a medical need during any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at -ricard.com.

Ontario Applicants: Our practices align with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Apply today!

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Target Hire Date:

2025-12-15

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