Controller

Join CCL Industries as a Controller at our Buffalo facility! In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee all finance and accounting operations, partner with the General Manager to drive business performance, and lead continuous process improvements. You’ll ensure compliance with reporting requirements, maintain strong internal controls, and manage local IT operations—all while developing and inspiring a high-performing finance team.

Job Summary:

The Controller leads and manages all aspects of finance and accounting for the Buffalo facility. Operate as business partner to General Manager and a key member of the leadership team to meet or exceed all performance targets. Maintain effective internal controls and ensure all reporting requirements are met. Provide key leadership in efforts to drive continuous process improvements. Oversee IT at the local level.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises all employees in the finance department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Active member of site leadership team, serving as a resource for key financial and operations information in order for the site to achieve performance goals.
• Execution of annual operating plan, providing leadership to business leaders.
• Continuous efficiency improvement in the Finance dept. Recommend changes and/or improvements to standard practices or procedures.
• Provide financial/analytical support for Capital project managers and business leadership.
• Responsible for efficient and accurate month-end / quarterly closing of financial statements.
• Oversee plant Physical Inventory process.
• Oversee IT at the local level.
• Review and monitor capital expenditures, fixed assets, inventories, payables and receivables.
• Analyze cost centers and work with department managers to improve cost position and provide direction.
• Utilize analysis to evaluate markets and account profitability with Strategic Pricing Manager.
• Provide leadership, direction, growth, and development for direct reports.
• Responsible for operations review and analysis to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and productivity gains.
• Direct the financial, tax, and capital reporting requirements and all related analysis and submissions.
• Oversee all forecasting requirements (P&L, Balance sheet, Capital).
• Manage finance department with the goal of superior customer service, both internal and external.
• Review and manage reserve requirements on a monthly basis.
• Develop, communicate, and audit all division financial policies and procedures.
• Lead team in achieving financial objectives.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Financial accounting experience in manufacturing environment
• Effective facilitation skills
• Lead people from all functions
• Analyze problems/issues
• Inspire trust & listen attentively
• Build relationships & adapt productively
• Promote collaboration, lead courageously, and learn continuously
• Excellent analytical, organization skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Practice excellent housekeeping – maintain a clean and organized work area
• Proven team player, always prepared to take initiative and perform a variety of duties
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and flexibility to adjust to change
• Sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure
• Detail & results oriented
• Ability to effectively influence and motivate
• Strong demonstration of business ethics and integrity compliance
• Possess above average attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-up skills

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related education.
• At least eight years accounting or related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• CPA or MBA.
• At least five years supervisory experience.

Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Starting salary range: $100,000 – 130,000, actual compensation will be based on experience.

About Us:

CCL Industries Inc. employs approximately 26,300 people operating 213 production facilities in 42 countries with corporate offices in Toronto, Canada, and Framingham, Massachusetts. CCL is the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and specialty extruded film materials for a wide range of decorative, instructional, functional and security applications for government institutions and large global customers in the consumer packaging, healthcare & chemicals, consumer electronic device and automotive markets. Extruded & laminated plastic tubes, aluminum aerosols & specialty bottles, folded instructional leaflets, precision decorated & die cut components, electronic displays, polymer bank note substrate and other complementary products and services are sold in parallel to specific end-use markets. Avery is the world’s largest supplier of labels, specialty converted media and software solutions for short-run digital printing applications for businesses and consumers available alongside complementary products sold through distributors, mass market stores and e-commerce retailers. Checkpoint is a leading developer of RF and RFID based technology systems for loss prevention and inventory management applications, including labeling and tagging solutions, for the retail and apparel industries worldwide. Innovia is a leading global producer of specialty, high-performance, multi-layer, surface-engineered films for label, packaging and security applications. The Company is partly backward integrated into materials science with capabilities in polymer extrusion, adhesive development, coating & lamination, surface engineering and metallurgy, deployed as needed across the four business segments.

With global presence and the resources of over 26,300 strong, opportunities with CCL Label are endless!