<p>Our client a medium sized public accounting firm is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join their team in Scarborough, Ontario. In this leadership role, you will oversee a range of assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction. As a key contributor to the firm’s growth, you will lead a functional area, guide team members, and foster strong relationships through effective mentorship and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a portfolio of clients, maintaining high service standards and supporting the firm’s objectives.</p><p>• Review tax, audit, and assurance files for clients across various industries and non-profit organizations, ensuring compliance with firm standards.</p><p>• Oversee multiple engagements simultaneously, demonstrating strong project management skills to deliver quality results within deadlines and budgets.</p><p>• Collaborate with the partner team to contribute to the development and execution of the firm’s business plan.</p><p>• Prepare realistic budgets and quotes for new client engagements, ensuring profitability and feasibility.</p><p>• Lead and oversee teams during assurance engagements, providing guidance and maintaining high-quality deliverables.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, government agencies, partners, and team members to ensure seamless collaboration.</p><p>• Mentor and train team members to support their technical growth and career development.</p><p>• Promote the firm’s services to drive business development and overall growth.</p><p>• Participate in leadership activities such as performance reviews, recruitment efforts, and fostering a positive team environment.</p>
<p><strong>Finance Transformation Manager – Contract Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid role in North York</p><p><strong>Type:</strong> Contract | Full-Time</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Canada is seeking a seasoned <strong>Finance Transformation Manager</strong> for a contract engagement with a leading organization undergoing a major finance operations transition to Shared Service Center. This role is ideal for a strategic finance leader with deep operational expertise and a proven track record in managing complex transitions across global finance functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the transition and migration of finance functions to the designated shared services environment.</p><p>• Lead the design and execution of finance transformation initiatives across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Record-to-Report (R2R), and Order-to-Cash (O2C).</p><p>• Coordinate finance activities with internal teams, including the Finance, IT and other departments</p><p>• Manage project timelines and milestones to ensure successful implementation of financial processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with international offices to align financial operations and reporting standards.</p><p>• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any risks or challenges.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to team members involved in the finance migration.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and policies during the transition.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment.</p><p>• Support the adoption of new systems and processes within the finance department.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in financial reporting, analysis, and process optimization for our hospitality business. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure accurate financial insights and drive improvements across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Streamline the IT invoice process by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements for internal and vendor workflows.<br>• Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial data to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.<br>• Reconcile detailed spending reports across multiple accounts and projects to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Develop monthly and quarterly variance reports, conducting in-depth reviews to enhance forecast precision and provide actionable insights to leadership.<br>• Facilitate regular discussions with business partners to share financial trends, risks, and opportunities, while refining rolling financial forecasts.<br>• Coordinate with stakeholders during the annual budget process, managing schedules and submissions.<br>• Oversee the year-end accrual process in collaboration with Corporate Accounts Payable and business partners.<br>• Support external audit activities by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and responding to auditor inquiries.<br>• Automate routine financial tasks and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.<br>• Provide valuable financial insights to senior management by leveraging data visualization tools and analytical techniques.
<p>Our client a global manufacturing company with their Canadian Head Office based in Barrie is actively seeking a Controller. This Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial processes and reports while driving compliance and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior leadership to provide valuable insights, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and lead a team to deliver operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all accounting and financial functions, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial data.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reports.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including reconciliations and fixed asset management.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Provide financial analysis and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved performance.</p><p>• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and accounts payable and receivable functions.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a small accounting team, fostering growth and continuous improvement.</p>
<p>Join our management team as a <strong>Financial Operations Manager</strong>, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving strategic financial initiatives, ensuring compliance with fiscal regulations, and partnering with leadership to achieve organizational goals, increase revenue, and maximize profitability. Reporting directly to the CFO and working collaboratively with the General Manager of the Instrument Transformer Division, you will oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and operational financial controls.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide timely, accurate, and data-driven financial insights to support decision-making for the management team.</li><li>Develop and manage comprehensive financial plans aligned with the company’s short- and long-term objectives, such as revenue growth, profitability, and cash optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial strategies align with broader business goals.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting, & Reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department leaders to develop precise financial projections and monitor performance against targets.</li><li>Oversee the monthly close process, ensuring timely preparation and review of financial report packages for management and stakeholders.</li><li>Assist in refining financial policies, procedures, reporting formats, and planning frameworks to ensure ongoing process improvements.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Financial Oversight:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the General Manager to assess and approve sales pricing, capital expenditures (CapEx), operational expenses (OpEx), and financial terms and conditions to align with the company’s financial goals.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs and uncover opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Team Leadership:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a liaison between the Finance team and internal departments, promoting strong information-sharing practices and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members by fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a skilled finance professional with a talent for leadership, strategic analysis, and process improvement? Do you thrive in complex, multi-site environments and seek an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization? Our client is looking for a <strong>Finance & Administration Controller</strong> to join their team and drive financial and operational success.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Supervision</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise the accounting closing process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, management reports, budgets, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and negotiate lines of credit and other financial agreements.</li></ul><p><strong> Strategic Analysis and Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with department managers to manage budget forecasts.</li><li>Analyze the company's financial performance and propose recommendations to optimize profitability and efficiency.</li><li>Develop and implement financial policies and procedures aligned with strategic objectives.</li></ul><p><strong> Leadership and Team Management</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, train, and coach accounting personnel.</li><li>Evaluate team performance, set objectives, and manage schedules and priorities.</li><li>Promote a strong corporate culture based on organizational values.</li></ul><p><strong> Compliance and Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and regulatory standards.</li><li>Oversee insurance coverages (e.g., civil liability, commercial) and assess risks.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure operational integrity.</li></ul><p><strong> Process Improvement and Digitalization</strong></p><ul><li>Actively participate in ERP implementation for the finance department.</li><li>Standardize and simplify accounting processes across various branches in Canada.</li></ul><p><strong> Administrative Supervision</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise activities related to special events.</li><li>Manage business travel and oversee all administrative functions, including lease renewals, rental contracts, purchasing, customer support, and more.</li></ul><p><strong> Other Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Stay current with accounting and tax laws, regulations, and standards.</li><li>Perform additional tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p> An emerging business is seeking a passionate and experienced Controller to lead its finance operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will hold a critical leadership role, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll, risk management, and operational finance. This position demands both a hands-on mentality and strategic insight, ensuring the integrity and timeliness of all financial processes and reporting.</p><p>As a Controller, you will provide coaching and mentoring to a small but dynamic finance team while delivering analysis and recommendations vital to business decisions. You will also support ERP implementation and manage financial systems effectively to ensure seamless operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Leadership & Management:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Supervise and develop a finance team, including full-time and part-time staff.</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing regular updates, analysis, and recommendations.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Financial Reporting & Compliance:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Monitor month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Manage financial compliance with ASPE standards while preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.</li><li>Supervise CRA filings, corporate taxes, payroll remittances, and annual filings.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls and documentation processes.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Treasury & Cash Flow Management:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Communicate regularly with corporate banks and oversee operational banking.</li><li>Collaborate on capital planning and maintain rolling weekly cash flows.</li><li>Prepare liquidity KPIs and align payment schedules with available resources and priorities.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.</li><li>Deliver executive summaries with financial insights to support decision-making.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Cost Accounting & Inventory Control:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Oversee cost accounting processes, inventory valuation, landed cost analysis, and gross margin analyses.</li><li>Ensure accuracy in freight and brokerage charges and support operational decisions with financial insights.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Payroll & Employee Cost Oversight:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Approve payroll processes and maintain compliance with CRA payroll remittance requirements.</li><li>Manage controls for vacation accruals, bonuses, and WSIB accounts.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Financial Systems & ERP Implementation:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage QuickBooks Enterprise system and drive ERP implementation processes to enable efficiencies.</li></ul><p>Oversee AP/AR function</p>
