Chief Financial Officer
14 hours ago
Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned business and an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for nearly 70 years. Founded in 1956, the company has grown from humble beginnings to approximately 450 employees and 300,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing operations across facilities in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and Belleville, Ontario. Emmerson Packaging is recognized for its deep technical expertise, exceptional customer service, and long-standing partnerships across the food, pet care, consumer goods, and industrial sectors. The Role: Based in Amherst or a commutable distance and reporting to the President & CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial advisory and leadership, ensuring the organization’s financial integrity and long-term sustainability. This role oversees all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and governance, including risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The CFO leads a team of 20+ and collaborates across departments to align financial priorities with corporate objectives, enabling Emmerson Packaging to achieve its growth and innovation goals. The CFO’s portfolio also includes purchasing (supply chain), IT (hardware & security), and PMO (software). The Ideal Candidate: You combine technical expertise in accounting and finance with strategic insight, enabling you to influence decisions across the entire enterprise. You are entrepreneurial in spirit, collaborative in approach, and recognized for your ability to translate complex financial data into creative, actionable strategies. You bring broad business acumen with an interest in the inner workings of a manufacturing export environment, and leadership of functions beyond finance. You bring the confidence to challenge and work together to find creative solutions and paths forward in a competitive export business. Humility and a genuine approach are paramount. Key Qualifications: Minimum 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience CPA or CFA designation and/or advanced degree in finance, accounting, or business Proven success in financial planning, risk management, and governance Strong communication and relationship-building skills Strong team leadership experience and a commitment to developing a high-performing, creative team across a broad section of corporate services Considered Assets: Experience in private, family-owned businesses and/or board reporting Experience using SAP and PowerBI Exposure to manufacturing or other capital-intensive businesses This is an on-site role at the facility in Amherst, NS, where you can take advantage of the on-site, subsidized cafeteria and gym with exercise equipment and weekly yoga classes. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Stoddart ( ) or Claire Holt ( ) or apply directly by clicking "Apply Now" below. The principles of equal opportunity employment will be upheld throughout this process. KBRS will also provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact or communicate your needs to the recruitment professionals named within this advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Chief Financial Officer
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Amherst, Canada Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette Full timeEmmerson Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned business and an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for nearly 70 years. Founded in 1956, the company has grown from humble beginnings to approximately 450 employees and 300,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing operations across facilities in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and Belleville, Ontario....
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Chief Financial Officer
2 days ago
Amherst, Canada Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette Full timeEmmerson Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned business and an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for nearly 70 years. Founded in 1956, the company has grown from humble beginnings to approximately 450 employees and 300,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing operations across facilities in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and Belleville, Ontario....
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Chief Financial Officer
2 days ago
Amherst, Canada Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette Full timeEmmerson Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned business and an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for nearly 70 years. Founded in 1956, the company has grown from humble beginnings to approximately 450 employees and 300,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing operations across facilities in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and Belleville, Ontario....
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Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada Emmerson Packaging Full timeEmmerson Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned business and an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for nearly 70 years. Founded in 1956, the company has grown from humble beginnings to approximately 450 employees and 300,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing operations across facilities in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and Belleville, Ontario....
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