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3 results for Controller in Ottawa, ON

Controller
  • Nepean, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 47.00 - 55.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced Controller to join a well-respected organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a finance specialist who can provide strong leadership, improve accounting operations, and support accurate, timely financial reporting. The successful candidate will bring a practical approach to strengthening controls, guiding staff, and keeping core finance processes running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead daily accounting operations and provide direction to finance staff to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review existing financial processes and introduce improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and control across accounting activities.</p><p>• Oversee month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting are finalized within required timelines</p><p>• Manage payroll-related financial processes and confirm that associated records and payments are processed correctly</p><p>• Prepare budgets, monitor financial results against plans, and deliver analysis to support business decision-making</p><p>• Produce regular and ad hoc financial reports using available accounting systems and reporting tools, including support for management requests</p><p>• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation to support compliance and sound financial management</p><p>• Work with accounting software platforms and related business systems to support reporting accuracy and effective financial operations</p>
  • 2026-08-17T14:58:47Z
Finance Manager
  • Kingston, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide sound oversight of accounting activities for our construction client in Kingston, Ontario. This position plays a key role in supporting business decisions through accurate reporting, budgeting, and payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong systems knowledge, a hands-on approach to financial management, and the ability to strengthen reporting processes while maintaining compliance and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established standards.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that provide clear insight into organizational performance and support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Lead budgeting activities, monitor variances, and provide analysis to help guide financial planning and resource allocation.</p><p>• Manage payroll processes and coordinate with relevant systems to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Administer and optimize accounting software and related financial tools to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and internal controls.</p><p>• Produce customized financial analyses and ad hoc reports to address operational needs and executive requests.</p><p>• Support the maintenance and improvement of reporting frameworks using tools such as Crystal Reports and other business systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align financial information with operational priorities and strengthen overall data accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-08-11T13:23:40Z
VP/Director of Finance
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000.00 - 220000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Vice President of Finance</strong></p><p><strong>Manufacturing Sector | Ottawa, ON | Hybrid</strong></p><p>Due to an internal promotion, our client in the manufacturing sector is seeking an accomplished <strong>Vice President of Finance</strong> to join its senior leadership team in Ottawa.</p><p>This is a high-impact leadership role for a <strong>CPA-designated finance executive</strong> with deep experience in <strong>manufacturing and defence</strong> environments. The Vice President of Finance will serve as a strategic business partner to the local <strong>General Manager</strong> and work closely with the <strong>Corporate CFO in the U.S.</strong> to help drive financial performance, operational discipline, and long-term growth.</p><p>The successful candidate will lead the financial direction of the Ottawa operation, combining strategic planning with hands-on oversight of financial reporting, forecasting, controls, and performance analysis. This leader will play a critical role in strengthening financial governance, supporting commercial and operational decision-making, and advancing initiatives that improve profitability, cash flow, and enterprise value.</p><p>Key Qualifications</p><ul><li>CPA designation required</li><li>10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing and defence</li><li>Strong expertise in standard costing, pricing, and business case analysis</li><li>Proven experience strengthening internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Background working in large, complex organizations</li><li>Demonstrated success as an effective people leader</li><li>University degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline; MBA considered an asset</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Serve as a senior finance partner to the General Manager and leadership team, providing insight to inform strategy, planning, and decision-making</li><li>Lead the annual budget process, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, and regular financial performance reviews</li><li>Evaluate pricing strategies, customer proposals, contract changes, and capital investments with a focus on margin, risk, and cash flow</li><li>Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for local and corporate stakeholders</li><li>Maintain strong accounting practices, internal controls, and compliance with audit and corporate governance requirements</li><li>Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and treasury-related activities in partnership with corporate finance</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, sales, and program management to improve cost performance and operational efficiency</li><li>Develop scenario models and decision-support analysis for strategic and commercial initiatives</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while supporting broader transformation and process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-17T13:04:25Z