<p>We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our client's team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will act as a trusted financial partner, providing strategic insights and analytics to enhance profitability and drive company performance. You will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and support the development of accounting staff, contributing to the organization’s long-term success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage financial reporting and business control functions for designated operating areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Review, analyze, and enhance systems and control processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the finance department.</p><p>• Communicate the company’s financial status and tax position to senior management and functional leaders.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with external statutory regulations and internal corporate policies.</p><p>• Partner closely with operations and sales teams, regularly visiting business locations to monitor performance and recommend improvements.</p><p>• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and actual financial reports in collaboration with various departments.</p><p>• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to focus on operational performance and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Advise senior management on actions needed to enhance financial results and achieve budgetary goals.</p><p>• Assist in creating business cases for capital expenditure projects to support strategic initiatives.</p>
<p><strong>Job Description: Business Central SME</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p> Our client in Mississauga is seeking a Business Central SME to oversee and optimize their Business Central environment following implementation. This position is crucial in driving automation, increasing operational efficiency, and ensuring the system aligns with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central post go-live processes, a strong understanding of financial controls, and expertise in leveraging technology for continuous improvement. This is a 3-6 month contract, with a hybrid, 3 days onsite working arrangement. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Manage and monitor the Dynamics 365 Business Central environment to ensure seamless operation after implementation. Address technical or functional challenges as they arise.</p><p>· Identify areas within financial operations that can benefit from further automation and implement workflows, reporting systems, and user-friendly solutions using Dynamics 365 capabilities.</p><p>· Perform regular reconciliation, auditing, and reporting to ensure financial data accuracy and compliance. Maintain internal controls aligned with company policies and industry standards.</p><p>· Partner with stakeholders to analyze gaps and leverage Business Central features, add-ons, and integrations to enhance efficiency. Assist in training teams on new functionalities or updates.</p><p>· Work closely with IT, operations, and leadership teams to align the system with business strategy and reporting requirements. Maintain open communication to ensure user adoption and satisfaction.</p><p>· Assist in developing roadmaps for continuous system enhancements, including automated workflows and data reporting dashboards. Provide insights into tools or modules that can be leveraged for long-term scalability.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Oakville, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in managing global financial processes, ensuring compliance with international standards, and driving efficiency in accounting systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in manufacturing or automotive industries, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and jurisdictions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes for multiple international entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Provide guidance and support to subsidiary accounting teams, including training, process improvement, and performance evaluation.<br>• Develop and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures in line with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure accurate accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.<br>• Oversee intercompany transactions, ensuring proper elimination and consolidation entries for global financial reporting.<br>• Lead the preparation and coordination of documentation to support external audits, maintaining clear communication with auditors.<br>• Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions.<br>• Implement improvements in financial systems, enhance data accuracy, and streamline reporting processes through automation.<br>• Contribute to initiatives focused on internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.<br>• Travel periodically to provide hands-on support to regional finance teams as needed.
<p>We are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function for a growing Canadian business operating multiple locations nationally. This role will oversee all financial reporting, analysis, governance, and strategic financial support for the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience working with multi-unit operations, and a proactive business partnering mindset. The Controller will liaise closely with senior leadership teams both locally and internationally, and will manage relationships with outsourced service providers for transactional and operational accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Canadian business</li><li>Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and review outsourced operational accounting work</li><li>Coordinate audit and tax engagements in partnership with external advisors</li><li>Maintain internal controls and support continuous improvement of financial processes</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Provide leadership with insights on business performance, KPIs, and profitability of clinic locations</li><li>Support decision-making through financial modeling and scenario analysis</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to optimize financial outcomes and ensure accountability on budgets</li><li>Oversee cash flow management and working capital requirements</li><li>Review payroll, AP/AR, and revenue recognition processes executed by outsourced providers</li><li>Support expansion initiatives including financial evaluations and integration of new locations</li><li>Ensure accuracy and effectiveness of financial systems and data flows</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to automate or streamline reporting and accounting processes</li><li>Champion best practices in finance operations</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is proud to partner with an esteemed client in Mississauga who is seeking a skilled and proactive <strong>Controller</strong> to lead their financial operations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by overseeing accounting functions, optimizing processes, and collaborating with senior leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a "can-do" attitude, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting opportunity!</p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will be responsible for managing the company’s financial health and playing a pivotal role in ensuring operational success. Key duties include:</p><ul><li>Handling <strong>general accounting tasks</strong> such as managing accounts payable/receivable, performing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and generating detailed financial reports.</li><li>Leading <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</strong>, guaranteeing deadlines are met and financial records are accurate.</li><li>Creating <strong>budgets</strong>, generating <strong>forecasts</strong>, and performing <strong>financial analysis</strong> to guide organizational decision-making.</li><li>Collaborating directly with the<strong> Senior Leadership and External Partners</strong> to support strategic planning and ensure compliance with audits and tax filings.</li><li>Driving <strong>system optimization projects</strong> while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.</li></ul>
