Job Description

Controller
Country Ribbon Inc.
St. John's, NL
NH - CTR - 8440
Ready to lead where strategy meets operations?
Who We Are
Country Ribbon Inc. is Newfoundland and Labrador's only fully integrated poultry producer. It is a locally rooted company that plays a vital role in feeding communities across the province and supporting the regional economy.
Their mission is to deliver high-quality poultry products while driving innovation and sustainability in food production. From farm to table, their operations reflect a commitment to excellence, accountability, and community impact.
Meridia Recruitment is excited to partner with Country Ribbon in seeking a Controller to join their leadership team in St. John's, NL. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you'll lead the Finance and IT functions, contribute to long-term planning, and support the company's growth and transformation. As Controller, you'll be a key voice at the senior leadership table, bringing clarity, confidence, and sound financial thinking to organizational decision-making. The Controller will work across departments, dive into financial systems and data, and help build a more efficient, performance-driven organization.
The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic financial leader, overseeing the organization's financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting functions with precision and foresight. They will assume full accountability for the optimization of financial systems and processes, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and aligned with enterprise objectives. In close collaboration with IT, they will ensure that financial infrastructure effectively supports the company's evolving business strategy. The Controller will enhance and implement robust performance metrics and KPIs, and provide analytical foundation for informed decision-making. As a key contributor to strategic planning and organizational transformation, they will deliver critical financial insights that shape the company's direction and drive sustainable growth.
Key Selection Criteria:
Education & Credentials:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• A CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation is required.

Experience:

• Proven financial leadership experience including financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting within a complex environment
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, or a related sector is an asset
• Experience working with Procurement, IT systems and understanding their business impact

Skills:

• Data-driven mindset with a focus on performance and efficiency
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and great attention to detail

Why Join Country Ribbon

• Be part of a longstanding, locally rooted organization with a strong reputation in Atlantic Canada
• Work in a collaborative culture that values transparency, accountability, and innovation
• Live and work in vibrant St. John's, with the opportunity to contribute to a company that feeds communities across the province

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, click Apply Now below. To learn more, contact Andrew Abbott at andrewabbott@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
Meridia Recruitment connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our website: www.meridiarecruitment.ca. For information on opportunities with our parent company, KBRS, visit www.kbrs.ca.