<p>Seeking a detail-oriented Project Controller on behalf of a leading consulting and engineering organization. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals to contribute to the financial oversight and performance management of diverse projects within a collaborative and dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee financial monitoring, reporting, and forecasting for multiple projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Track project budgets, manage cost controls, and support project managers in identifying and mitigating financial risks.</li><li>Prepare regular financial reports and analysis for internal stakeholders, highlighting project status and variances.</li><li>Assist in invoice preparation, contract management, and revenue recognition according to organizational policies.</li><li>Collaborate with project teams to review performance, implement process improvements, and promote best practices.</li><li>Support audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is a Toronto-based family office managing a diverse and complex portfolio of investments across multiple entities. They are seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for the group. This role is ideal for a hands-on, technically strong accounting professional who thrives in smaller, dynamic environments and is comfortable navigating complex investment structures. The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and control across the organization while acting as a trusted partner to ownership and senior stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple legal entities</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (ASPE and/or IFRS, as applicable)</li><li>Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting across all entities</li><li>Oversee accounting for a broad range of investments (e.g., private equity, real estate, marketable securities, structured investments, intercompany arrangements)</li><li>Manage fair value measurements, capital activity, distributions, and complex journal entries</li><li>Work closely with external advisors on valuation, tax structuring, and investment reporting</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations</li><li>Maintain entity-level financial integrity while supporting consolidated reporting</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and controls across entities</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiency, and system usage</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and external consultants</li><li>Provide oversight and mentorship to junior accounting staff </li><li>Partner closely with ownership, investment teams, and external advisors</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders</li></ul>
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Controller to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Mississauga, Ontario. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in streamlining financial processes, optimizing financial systems, and enhancing reporting capabilities to support the company’s rapid growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and directly contribute to the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the optimization of QuickBooks Online to improve functionality and maximize reporting capabilities.<br>• Develop and implement efficient budgeting and cost tracking processes across multiple entities.<br>• Lead and execute month-end and year-end close procedures to achieve timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Create and format management and board-level financial reports.<br>• Establish cost centres and intercompany elimination processes to ensure accurate consolidation of financial data.<br>• Assist in preparing regulatory filings and compliance reports on a monthly basis.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and implement process improvements for enhanced financial operations.<br>• Provide hands-on support in journal entries and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Work closely with senior leadership to align financial strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Conduct regular assessments of financial systems to identify opportunities for optimization.
<p><strong>Job Posting: Interim Controller </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> York Region, 5 days onsite</p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> 4+ months </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Opportunity:</strong></p><p> Robert Half is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller for a York Region nonprofit organization. In this role, the controller will be supporting the finance team during a transition period. This role is fully on-site and offers an immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and values-driven environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Partner closely with the CAO and existing Controller to review, reconcile, and enhance accounting processes.</p><p>· Support and mentor a strong team including two experienced Accounting Specialists and a Payroll Manager.</p><p>· Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>· Assist with payroll, benefit, and HR system integration as needed (experience with Raiser's Edge and UKG an asset).</p><p>· Ensure compliance with all internal controls, standards, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>· Offer a fresh perspective—assess and recommend process improvements as appropriate.</p><p>· Collaborate kindly and professionally with multiple departments, upholding school values of kindness and inclusion.</p><p><br></p>
<p>This is not a typical corporate desk role. We need someone who will partner with operations, understands job costing, payroll, WIP, and construction-style billing — and can operate independently.</p><p> </p><p>You will oversee full-cycle accounting, monthly reporting, compliance (HST, CRA, WSIB, EHT), and help modernize our processes toward a more digital, paperless system.</p><p> </p><p>We are practical. If you understand fabrication margins, labour tracking, and project-based accounting — we want to talk.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>· Full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, payroll oversight)</p><p>· Progress billings, change orders & holdbacks</p><p>· Job costing and WIP tracking</p><p>· Monthly financial reporting to ownership</p><p>· HST, CRA, WSIB, EHT compliance</p><p>· Cash flow monitoring and margin protection</p>
<p>Due to exciting growth, our client is seeking to fill a newly-created Controller position to lead financial operations for a private‑equity‑backed, multi‑location company experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in an on‑site, collaborative environment and can manage and develop teams across two GTA locations while building scalable financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high‑impact role with strong career growth potential as the company continues to expand.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>F<strong>inancial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting for all Canadian divisions in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee POC accounting, WIP schedules, job costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting.</li><li>Manage annual compliance reporting (T4s, EHT, WSIB, CSST) and support audits.</li><li>Deliver recurring management reporting, including sales, labour, variance, and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll across all divisions; ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.</li><li>Act as backup for payroll processing as needed.</li><li>Manage annual payroll reporting (T4s, ROEs) and ensure legislative compliance.</li><li>Partner with HR on employee data, benefits, and compensation updates.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Develop sales, labour, and project margin forecasts with department leaders.</li><li>Maintain accurate charge‑out rates and cost structures.</li><li>Incorporate WIP, backlog, and POC into forecasts and projections.</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Banking</strong></p><ul><li>Lead collections and monitor cash flow, working capital, and unbilled revenue.</li><li>Maintain banking relationships and covenant compliance.</li><li>Oversee capital request and approval processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems, IT & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary contact with external IT providers.</li><li>Support ERP upgrades and system implementations.</li><li>Improve transaction processes, reporting accuracy, job costing, and WIP tracking.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding with HR.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee foreign contracts and FX application.</li><li>Support annual SR&ED claims.</li><li>Approve employee expense reports.</li><li>Track KPIs and provide regular performance reporting.</li><li>Produce management reports, including Jet Reports.</li><li>Provide weekly reporting to US parent company.</li><li>Support acquisition integration activities as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Expectations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a distributed accounting and payroll team.</li><li>Maintain a visible, on‑site presence and collaborate closely with operations.</li><li>Build scalable processes aligned with growth and acquisition strategy.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller on a fractional basis to join our team in Concord, Ontario. This contract position offers the opportunity to oversee critical financial operations and contribute to the strategic success of the organization. If you have a strong background in accounting, reporting, and operations, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the organization's accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processes and ensure timely and precise payment distribution.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports, utilizing tools to present data effectively.</p><p>• Monitor and manage budget processes, providing insights and recommendations for financial planning.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making and operational improvements.</p><p>• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of accounting software systems.</p><p>• Utilize CRM tools to maintain accurate financial records and support client relationship management.</p><p>• Lead financial reporting efforts, ensuring clarity and adherence to regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Implement and oversee accounting software systems to optimize financial operations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures across all departments.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all accounting processes. This role requires someone with a strong focus on detail and a solid background in financial reporting and budgeting. The successful candidate will take a lead role in ensuring compliance with corporate policies and IFRS accounting. Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Annual budget preparation and budgetary control, annual forecasts and various management reports.</p><p>• Lead month end and Report Key performance indicators, financials, forecast, variance analysis and management financial reporting. </p><p>• Supervise the compilation and balancing of all financial data reported by operations management.</p><p>• Review and provide daily/weekly costing. </p><p>• Work closely with Operations to ensure timely pricing and costing information is always available. </p><p>• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of operational and corporate business practices and standardization. </p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team to foster growth and efficiency.</p><p>• Supervise the internal controls process. </p><p>• Ensure compliance of statutory laws and taxations. </p><p>• Supervise Internal /External audits. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. This role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual who can seamlessly manage financial operations, including month-end and quarter-end closings, and oversee accounting functions without the need for extensive onboarding. As a key leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate reporting and smooth transitions during critical filing periods.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage the month-end and quarter-end close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and review detailed journal entries with precision and attention to compliance.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable oversight, general ledger management, and operational payments.<br>• Directly manage a team comprising four employees and one to two contractors, fostering collaboration and efficiency.<br>• Provide stable leadership during audit processes and address post-audit inquiries with confidence.<br>• Ensure a seamless transition from audit results to Q1 reporting requirements.<br>• Oversee and support operational accounting functions to maintain accuracy and consistency.<br>• Act as a reliable point of contact for auditors and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and professionalism.<br>• Maintain a high standard of financial documentation and reporting practices.
