<p>Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced financial services company, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead their finance function through an exciting phase of growth and modernization. This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a blend of public practice and industry experience—for example, a current Controller looking to step into a broader, more strategic leadership role. You will oversee financial reporting, tax, and regulatory compliance while driving process improvements and system enhancements across the finance organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee corporate tax compliance and planning, including income tax, GST/HST, and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Manage regulatory reporting requirements and coordinate external audits with precision and efficiency.</p><p>• Champion the modernization of financial systems and processes, identifying opportunities to automate workflows and enhance reporting capabilities.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support systems change projects to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability, adaptability, and a culture of excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global leader in marine engineering. Based in North Vancouver, this opportunity is within a cutting-edge organization focused on the design, production, and support of unique marine equipment for defense and government clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you will lead and safeguard all financial operations of the company, ensuring compliance with stringent defense contracting requirements. As a member of the executive team, you will report directly to the CEO and provide comprehensive and authoritative financial guidance as the organization expands its technical programs and production capabilities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, banking) and manage timely, audit-ready month/quarter/year-end closes.</li><li>Lead cash-flow forecasting, job-costing, project accounting, and capital allocation for engineering and manufacturing contracts.</li><li>Maintain strict compliance with defense contract standards (including NATO and allied naval procurement), export controls (ITAR/CGP), and DCAA-style audit practices.</li><li>Drive annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting, and financial modelling for new investments and production expansion.</li><li>Develop, implement, and enforce robust internal controls for procurement, inventory, contract billing, and risk management.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project management teams to support strategic decision-making and program execution.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors and manage specialized corporate insurance programs.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Burnaby, British Columbia. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment while utilizing your expertise in accounts payable processes. The role requires someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and is ready to support the team during a busy year-end period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments to vendors.<br>• Perform three-way matching for purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.<br>• Conduct payment runs and manage the reconciliation of accounts.<br>• Code invoices as needed, maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>• Handle high-volume invoice processing with attention to detail and accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with team members to support overall accounts payable operations.<br>• Utilize NetSuite software for accounts payable tasks and reporting.<br>• Maintain organized records and documentation for auditing purposes.<br>• Assist in resolving discrepancies and communicating with vendors as required.<br>• Support the team during year-end activities and assist with ad hoc tasks as needed.
<p>Robert Half is working closely with The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. (OAG) to help in identifying candidates to join the organization a Principal. The OAG is an independent office of the Legislature that contributes to excellence in effective and accountable government. Reporting to the Assistant Auditor General, Financial Audit and Related Services, the Principal is the engagement leader responsible for leading complex financial statement audits and other financial audit reports, while ensuring compliance with office policies, professional standards and the office’s system of quality control and maintaining relevance and compliance with the Auditor General Act. The Principal is responsible for maintaining an effective working relationship with the chair of audit committees and senior management of organizations in the government reporting entity including ministries, Crown corporations, health organizations, post-secondary institutions and school districts. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li>Acts as the Engagement Leader for very complex financial audits</li><li>Signatory to financial statement and other financial reports</li><li>Acts as the Engagement Quality Control Reviewer (EQCR) on complex financial audits.</li><li>Leads the quality assurance and completion of specific audit reports</li><li>Acts as a key expert and contributor, providing strategic advice to the Auditor General,</li><li>Deputy Auditor General and Assistant Auditor General regarding financial statement audit and the governance of the Financial Audit and Related Services Portfolio </li><li>Provides direction and determines strategies for complex and sensitive audit issues over a range of specialty areas </li><li>Develops service standards according to audit goals and within the realm of its legislative mandate and available resources </li><li>Exercises a high degree of judgement, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with external parties </li><li>Develops and maintains strong and effective working relationships with audit and finance committees, boards of directors, CEO and CFO of Crown entities </li><li>Participates as a member of the OAG core leadership team </li><li>Supervises staff including assignment of work, monitoring of health and wellbeing, promotion of diversity and inclusion, development and evaluation of performance plans including performance improvement plans when needed, and approval of leave </li><li>Provides expert advice and direction into the mentorship, coaching and development of financial audit staff to build individual competencies and to contribute to maintaining the professional workforce necessary to deliver quality audit</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our publicly traded client in mining is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist for their growing team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for full cycle Accounts Payable; from entering and coding invoices to getting approvals and taking care of the biweekly cheque runs (mostly EFTs, ACH and wire payments). Additional responsibilities will include maintaining monthly schedules monthly accruals, expense reports, account reconciliations, vendor file maintenance, monthly bank reconciliations and payroll journal entries. Once the client upgrades their ERP system, next year, the Accounts Payable process will become less manual and there will be the opportunity to take on duties beyond current duties.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This position offers the flexibility of working from home and in office in Burnaby, British Columbia. As a key member of the accounts payable team, you will handle a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient processing of invoices, expenses, and payments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage a high volume of invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding.</p><p>• Handle credit card transactions and reconcile monthly statements.</p><p>• Perform full-cycle accounts payable tasks, including data entry, coding, approvals, and cheque runs.</p><p>• Utilize systems such as NetSuite, Concur, and Coupa to manage expenses and process payments.</p><p>• Support expense management processes using Concur to ensure timely reimbursements.</p><p>• Collaborate with the team to maintain accurate records and streamline accounts payable workflows.</p><p>• Assist in transitioning towards automation for accounts payable processes.</p><p>• Conduct Excel-based reconciliations using tools like pivot tables and v-lookups.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards during payment processing.</p><p>• Provide general support to the accounts payable team as needed.</p>
