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- Markham, ON
- remote
- Temporary
- 25.00 - 26.88 CAD / Hourly
- <p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract position based on-site in Markham, ON. This role requires someone who can manage payment processes across multiple entities and support accurate financial operations within a dynamic environment. The assignment is for a defined duration and is ideal for individuals who thrive in settings with varied responsibilities and complex account structures.</p> <strong>Job Responsibilities</strong> <ul><li>Process invoices and verify supporting documentation, ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate invoice matching and approval workflows.</li><li>Accurately record verified invoices in the ERP system and upload all required documentation.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and vendor records to maintain accurate balances.</li><li>Communicate directly with vendors to address and resolve discrepancies or missing information.</li><li>Assist accounts payable and finance teams in meeting month-end deadlines and process requirements.</li><li>Monitor outstanding invoices and prepare payments through various methods, including cheques, ACH/EFT, and wires.</li><li>Support the clean-up of advance payments and ensure proper offsetting against final invoices.</li><li>Contribute to compliance with internal controls and assist with year-end audit activities.</li><li>Participate in process improvement and system enhancement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul> <strong>Job Requirements</strong> <ul><li>At least 5 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience, preferably in multi-entity environments.</li><li>Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.</li><li>Experience working with accounting or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or SAP.</li><li>Familiarity with Canadian payment processes, tax codes such as HST, and invoice compliance standards.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high transaction volumes across multiple entities.</li><li>Attention to detail and analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.</li><li>Consistent accuracy, efficiency, and accountability in handling financial data.</li><li>Logical thinking and adaptability to manage complex processes and shifting priorities.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Edmonton, AB
- remote
- Permanent
- 75000.00 - 80000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with an industry-leading construction organization to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing company known for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role within the accounting team, managing a high-volume accounts payable function while supporting process improvements and an upcoming ERP implementation initiative. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex reconciliations and vendor relationships.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Review, verify, and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and projects.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and process weekly electronic payments, EFTs, wire transfers, and cheque runs.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations and account reconciliations.</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expense claims.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, site personnel, procurement teams, and accounting staff to ensure timely invoice approvals.</li><li>Support the implementation and optimization of a new ERP system, including data validation, testing, process documentation, and user support.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, internal controls, and efficiencies.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and construction industry best practices.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Richmond, BC
- remote
- Permanent
- 150000.00 - 175000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p>Our client is a well-established Canadian company operating at the intersection of technology, design, and manufacturing. Through a portfolio of complementary businesses across North America, the organization delivers innovative solutions that enhance the built environment and support some of the world's most sophisticated commercial, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and workplace projects.</p><p><br></p><p>With a reputation for innovation and a thoughtful approach to growth, the company has successfully expanded its operations while maintaining a collaborative, people-first culture. Employees enjoy a friendly, inclusive work environment where teamwork, continuous improvement, and long-term success are valued just as highly as performance. As the organization continues to grow and integrate its expanding operations, they are seeking a strategic and hands-on <strong>Director, Finance</strong> to join the leadership team.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director, Finance will lead the organization's finance function while serving as a trusted business partner to senior leadership. This role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight and will play a key role in shaping the company's financial future.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will oversee financial planning, reporting, accounting operations, cash management, and process improvement initiatives while helping build the financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys partnering with the business, improving systems and processes, and using data to drive better decision-making.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Responsible For</strong></p><ul><li>Leading the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.</li><li>Providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Overseeing all accounting operations, including month-end, year-end, compliance, and financial reporting.</li><li>Managing cash flow, treasury activities, and working capital planning.</li><li>Enhancing management reporting, financial analytics, and KPI visibility.</li><li>Driving process improvement, automation, and systems optimization initiatives.</li><li>Supporting the integration and alignment of finance functions across multiple business entities and locations.</li><li>Building scalable financial processes and controls to support future growth.</li><li>Leading and developing a collaborative finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Brantford, ON
- remote
- Permanent
- 130000.00 - 180000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a global and growth-focused organization seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead and develop the finance function for a new Canadian business unit. This is a key executive leadership position offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction, strengthen financial performance, and support continued business growth through sound financial management and business partnering.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to senior executive leadership, the Director of Finance is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and leadership oversight of the Finance function. The role ensures strong financial governance, reporting accuracy, compliance, and financial decision support across the organization.</p><p>As a trusted advisor to executive management, Group Finance, and key business stakeholders, you will build a scalable and high-performing finance organization that drives transparency, operational excellence, value creation, and sustainable growth.</p><p>You must be comfortable leading a new Finance team in a startup environment. You will help create financial processes, internal controls and financial reporting from the ground up. This role is best suited to someone who can effectively operate in chaotic environments with the goal of creating a world class manufacturing facility.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute the company's finance strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.</li><li>Provide strategic financial leadership and support executive decision-making.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and multi-year business plans.</li><li>Define, monitor, and report on key financial and operational performance indicators.</li><li>Drive financial performance reviews and support data-driven business decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all financial reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and annual reporting.</li><li>Maintain full responsibility for profit and loss management, balance sheet integrity, cash flow, and financial KPIs.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Performance Optimization</strong></p><ul><li>Partner closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and People & Culture leaders to improve business performance.</li><li>Identify and drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and profitability initiatives across the organization.</li><li>Support investment decisions through financial modelling, business cases, and risk assessments.</li><li>Promote a strong performance-oriented and data-driven culture.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team to ensure high levels of performance, engagement, and accountability.</li><li>Establish clear roles, responsibilities, processes, and decision-making frameworks.</li><li>Foster collaboration and continuous capability development within the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>Governance & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Strengthen internal controls, risk management practices, and financial compliance.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting processes, systems, tools, and ways of working.</li><li>Ensure lessons learned, root cause analysis, and performance reviews support organizational learning and continuous development.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Significant leadership experience within finance, ideally in manufacturing, food production, or CPG industry.</li><li>Proven track record of leading finance functions and delivering business performance improvements.</li><li>Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial performance management.</li><li>Sound understanding of governance, compliance, financial controls, and risk management.</li><li>Experience supporting operational leadership teams in a fast-paced business environment.</li><li>Knowledge of ERP and Business Intelligence platforms, ideally SAP and related reporting tools.</li><li>Strong analytical and commercial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making.</li><li>Executive presence and perfect communication skills as this individual will be client-facing and regularly meet with Senior Leadership in Canada and at Head Office in Europe.</li><li>10+ years of experience including minimum 5 years as Controller.</li><li>CPA designation or MBA is required.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic, structured, and results-oriented leader.</li><li>High integrity with a strong ethical and professional approach.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at executive level.</li><li>Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage complexity and change.</li><li>Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.</li><li>Collaborative, hands-on, and focused on delivering practical business outcomes.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization in a highly visible leadership role. You will have the chance to shape the financial direction of the business, influence strategic decisions, and lead a talented finance team while contributing to the company's long-term success and growth.</p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Vancouver, BC
- remote
- Permanent
- 140000.00 - 170000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p>Our client is a well-established Canadian investment and operating company with a diversified portfolio of businesses spanning multiple industries. The organization is known for its long-term investment approach, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to building lasting value across its portfolio. </p><p><br></p><p>As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking a Corporate Controller to join their finance leadership team in Vancouver.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a rare opportunity for an experienced CPA to take on a highly visible role with broad exposure across a sophisticated multi-entity environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership while overseeing corporate accounting, financial reporting, treasury, lender reporting, audits, and financial controls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the corporate accounting and financial reporting function across multiple entities</li><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Manage consolidations, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting</li><li>Oversee cash flow management, treasury activities, and lender reporting</li><li>Lead year-end audits and coordinate with external advisors</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting processes</li><li>Mentor and develop members of the accounting team</li><li>Support strategic initiatives and special projects across the organization</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- East Gwillimbury, ON
- remote
- Permanent
- 135000.00 - 150000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p>Reporting to the VP of Finance, the <strong>Corporate Controller</strong> will lead financial reporting and accounting operations across a growing, multi-entity manufacturing organization. This is a <strong>hands-on, high-visibility role</strong> with responsibility for the close process, manufacturing costing, inventory, budgeting, controls, systems improvements, acquisitions, and leadership of a small accounting team.</p><p>The Controller will also play a key role in <strong>ERP standardization, acquisition integration, AP automation, inventory improvements, and building the finance infrastructure needed to support continued growth and future external audits.</strong></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial reporting, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and management reporting.</li><li>Standardize accounting policies, processes, controls, and the chart of accounts across multiple entities.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow, and working capital management.</li><li>Analyze <strong>manufacturing costs, margins, standard costing, WIP, and inventory valuation</strong> to identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency.</li><li>Strengthen inventory controls, cycle counting, tracking, and reporting.</li><li>Lead <strong>ERP and financial systems integration</strong>, including onboarding newly acquired businesses.</li><li>Drive process improvements and automation, including <strong>accounts payable automation</strong>.</li><li>Support acquisition integration, year-end reporting, tax requirements, and preparation for external audits.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership to support business decisions and growth.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team while remaining hands-on with day-to-day finance operations.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Vancouver, BC
- remote
- Permanent
- 125000.00 - 150000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Corporate Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid | Vancouver, BC</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a global publicly listed organization, is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead their corporate accounting function from their Vancouver office. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and driving operational excellence across the corporate accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Corporate Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting within a complex, multi-entity environment while mentoring and developing a high-performing accounting team. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, publicly listed organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide leadership and oversight to the corporate accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Lead the preparation and delivery of corporate financial reporting packages, ensuring high-quality analysis and responsiveness to executive leadership inquiries.</li><li>Oversee the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet, including review of complex journal entries and reconciliations.</li><li>Drive accountability, mentorship, and professional development across the accounting team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage and enhance intercompany accounting processes, ensuring accurate reconciliation and settlement across entities.</li><li>Maintain oversight of cash and inventory controls across offices and operational venues.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax obligations, including oversight of government tax remittances.</li><li>Lead the SOX compliance program, coordinating internal and external audit activities while maintaining robust internal control frameworks.</li><li>Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to support a strong control environment and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Oversee the management and digital retention of financial documentation to support audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives, financial transparency, and operational decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to strategic finance initiatives and special projects as required.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z