<p>Attorney / Lawyer (Employment Law & Litigation)</p><p>About the Opportunity: Join a dynamic general litigation boutique firm known for its open-door culture and collaborative team environment. Our practice covers a broad spectrum of legal areas, with particular emphasis on civil litigation, labor and employment law, human rights, Aboriginal law, and corporate governance. We represent a variety of clients, including indigenous police service boards and other employers, handling a range of complex legal matters.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Advise and represent employer clients, including police service boards and other organizations, focusing on employment law issues such as grievances, complaints, termination, severance packages, and WSIB/back-to-work matters.</li><li>Participate in collective bargaining, handle human rights complaints, and lead or support workplace investigations.</li><li>Manage disclosure reviews, attend and prepare for board meetings and examinations, and handle related litigation matters.</li><li>Support indigenous police service boards with labor, employment, and governance issues.</li><li>Carry additional civil and administrative law files as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half is representing a leading construction firm located in Mississauga, Ontario known for delivering high-quality infrastructure and commercial projects, the company is committed to innovation, safety, and sustainable growth. As part of its strategic expansion, the organization is seeking a VP Finance to lead its finance function and support operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The <strong>Vice President, Finance</strong> will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. This role will drive financial strategy, optimize systems and processes, and ensure accurate reporting across multiple divisions and regions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in construction finance, a hands-on approach to leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial planning and analysis across all construction projects and corporate operations.</li><li>Oversee project accounting functions, including job costing, revenue recognition, and WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust financial controls and compliance frameworks.</li><li>Manage full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, payroll, tax filings, and financial audits.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights to support executive decision-making and long-term planning.</li><li>Evaluate and implement ERP systems and financial tools tailored to construction operations (e.g., Jonas, Sage, Viewpoint).</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital, ensuring optimal liquidity and financial health.</li><li>Build and mentor high-performing finance and purchasing teams across Ontario and BC.</li><li>Liaise with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, legal counsel, and insurance providers.</li><li>Approve high-value transactions and ensure alignment with corporate policies and budgets.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, operational efficiency, and team performance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Description: Accounting Manager – 1-year contract</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client in Kitchener is seeking an Accounting Manager for a 1-year contract. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day management of AP/AR functions, lead month-end and year-end close activities, and handle trust accounting reconciliations related to real estate closings. The ideal professional is hands-on, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to manage competing deadlines in a collaborative team environment. Working arrangement is onsite, 5 days weekly. Free parking is available.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and execute full-cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.</li><li>Conduct bank and trust account reconciliations, especially in conjunction with month-end (due by the 23rd of the following month) and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reports, and handle trust accounting specific to real estate closings.</li><li>Manage the monthly closing process, ensuring transaction completeness and reconciliation accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries; review and ensure proper documentation for all entries.</li><li>Perform advanced Excel analyses, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to support reporting and reconciliations.</li><li>Support or lead a small team as business needs require.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain records in accordance with law/real estate industry standards.</li><li>Adapt to learning new tasks and accounting systems as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
