13 results for Assistant Controller in Burlington, ON

Assistant Controller

Ayr, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in south Cambridge, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail in financial matters who thrives in managing complex accounting processes and contributing to the financial stability of a dynamic organization. You will play a key role in overseeing project accounting, treasury, and payroll functions, while ensuring compliance with legal agreements and financial regulations. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.• Oversee project accounting including job costing for multiple active projects ranging from short-term to multi-year durations, ensuring proper tracking, WIP reporting, and compliance.• Lead treasury functions, including cash forecasting, banking negotiations, and lease management.• Administer union agreements and payroll complexities across various geographic locations.• Monitor and manage lien processes and holdbacks to ensure compliance with provincial regulations.• Drive efficiency improvements in accounting processes and systems, including integrating field payroll into the Eclipse system.• Collaborate on special projects to enhance forecasting and streamline operations.• Maintain oversight of multiple operational and holding entities to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Support year-end audit processes and work closely with external auditors to finalize reports.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Controller

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead accounting operations and support financial management across the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and helping ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close</li><li>Prepare, review, and present accurate financial statements and management reports</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations</li><li>Coordinate external audits and work closely with auditors, financial institutions, and external advisors</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and support the development of accounting team members</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Support system improvements and other finance-related initiatives as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Controller

Toronto, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
60 - 75 CAD / Hourly
Title: Interim ControllerLocation: Fully RemoteTerm: 3-month contractStart: ASAPPosition OverviewOur client, a growing SaaS organization, is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide immediate support. This consultant will oversee core accounting activities, support ongoing audit requirements, and help maintain continuity across a multi-entity finance function. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who is comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving environment and can step in quickly to provide both leadership and execution. The successful candidate will bring strong controllership experience, a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to support a business with operations spanning both Canada and the United States.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure continuity across core finance activities.</li><li>Lead the close process and support timely, accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting working papers to maintain reporting accuracy and discipline.</li><li>Support accounting oversight for complex revenue streams within a subscription-based SaaS environment.</li><li>Partner with the CFO on audit-related matters and assist with ongoing external audit requirements.</li><li>Provide guidance and day-to-day support to a small accounting team, including reviewing work and helping prioritize deliverables.</li><li>Strengthen accounting processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and help bring structure to a growing finance function.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance and other business areas as needed.</li><li>Assist with special projects tied to reporting, controls, process improvements, and finance operations.</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Controller

Toronto, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
Title: Interim ControllerLocation: Toronto, ONWork Model: Hybrid, only 2 days onsite (2 days onsite downtown Toronto, Bay & Bloor) Duration: Approximately 3 monthsPay Rate: $50 - $60 Position OverviewOur client is seeking an Interim Controller to step into a key accounting leadership role and provide immediate support. This consultant will take ownership of core accounting operations, support quarter-end activities, oversee a small team, and help maintain continuity across reporting, close, and day-to-day finance functions.This opportunity is well suited for a hands-on finance leader who can operate independently, get up to speed quickly, and provide structure in a fast-moving environment. The role will partner closely with senior finance leadership and support both Canadian operations and certain U.S.-related accounting and payroll considerations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead day-to-day accounting activities and ensure continuity across core finance functions.</li><li>Manage the quarter-end close process, including review, reconciliation, and clean-up of outstanding items.</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, accounts payable processes, and financial reporting.</li><li>Support multi-entity reporting and manual consolidated reporting in Excel.</li><li>Review processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.</li><li>Provide oversight to a small accounting team, including offshore support.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership on reporting priorities and business-critical accounting matters.</li><li>Assist with Canadian and U.S.-related payroll oversight and related accounting considerations.</li><li>Help maintain compliance with accounting policies, tax requirements, and reporting obligations.</li></ul>
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen reporting, planning, and oversight for a growing manufacturing business for this on site role in Kitchener- Waterloo, Ontario. This position plays a key role in guiding cash management, budgeting, costing, payroll coordination, and compliance across multiple entities. The successful candidate will also support process improvements, provide financial insight to leadership, and help build a strong foundation for scalable operations. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly and periodic financial reporting cycle, delivering clear analysis on business performance, profitability, and operational trends.• Establish and maintain effective internal control practices to support accurate reporting, sound governance, and compliance obligations.• Oversee cash flow planning, margin analysis, and the development of rolling budgets and forecasts to support short- and long-term decision-making.• Manage payroll oversight across applicable entities and ensure accurate, timely coordination with external processing providers.• Direct cost accounting activities.• Monitor foreign exchange (FX) activity and assess its impact on purchasing, financial results, and risk management.• Supervise banking and treasury functions, including lender reporting requirements and covenant submissions.• Provide support for cross functional matters as part of broader operational leadership.• Lead finance-related improvement initiatives, such as refining bonus program structures, setting up new entities as needed, and resolving data, tax, and integration issues affecting financial systems.• Coach and develop the accounting team, including expanding responsibilities within the function and building overall capability.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Controller

North York, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
43.5385 - 50.413 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: Controller Location: North York Employment Type: 4-6 months Position Overview Our NPO client is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented and proactive Controller to join their team with strong permanent potential. This position is ideal for someone with experience in nonprofit and fund accounting environments who can take ownership of core accounting processes, support reporting needs, and help ensure accurate allocation and reconciliation of funds. Key Responsibilities· Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.· Post journal entries and maintain accuracy in the general ledger. · Perform high-volume reconciliations between fundraising platforms/channels and bank or revenue accounts.· Investigate discrepancies, follow up with internal teams, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.· Work closely with the foundation/fundraising team to confirm gifts and funds are recorded and allocated properly.· Support gift processing activities and ensure donations are accurately reflected in the accounting system.· Conduct reconciliations frequently as transaction volume has increased significantly. · Maintain strong attention to detail across multiple accounts, transactions, and reporting deadlines.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 185000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in St. Thomas, Ontario. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial operations and drive process improvements across various accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will excel in partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial management and compliance. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.• Lead internal financial reporting and group-level reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.• Oversee tax-related activities with support from the group's tax resources.• Develop and implement costing strategies, including standard and actual costing, while collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to optimize inventory management, margins, and cost efficiency.• Monitor and analyze profit and loss statements as well as balance sheets.• Partner with HR, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial processes with organizational goals.• Establish robust internal controls and ensure the organization is prepared for audits.• Support automation initiatives to streamline manual financial processes.• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between Canadian, U.S., and European entities.• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements and internal policies.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Controller

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
150000 - 200000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is supporting a search for a Corporate Controller with a Canadian public company in the mining / natural resources space, entering an important growth phase tied to an operational restart.Reporting to the CFO, this role is a blend of hands‑on technical accounting leadership (approx. 65–70%) and budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis (approx. 30–35%). The Controller will play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, audit processes, internal controls, and performance reporting as the business scales. Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & Public Company Disclosure<ul><li>Lead quarterly consolidation and preparation of IFRS financial statements</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual MD&A and support continuous disclosure filings (SEDAR+, exchange reporting)</li><li>Ensure accuracy of disclosures, footnotes, and financial sections of press releases and investor materials</li><li>Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts</li></ul>Audit, Technical Accounting & Controls<ul><li>Act as primary contact for external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit</li><li>Prepare audit schedules, manage timelines, and address management letter items</li><li>Research and document complex technical accounting matters (IFRS), including mining‑specific areas (e.g., depletion, ARO, capitalization)</li><li>Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting</li></ul>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis<ul><li>Lead annual corporate budget and quarterly forecasts in partnership with operations and site finance</li><li>Consolidate site‑level budgets with corporate overhead</li><li>Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making</li><li>Support board and lender reporting alongside the CFO and site finance leadership</li></ul>Cash, Treasury & Leadership<ul><li>Support liquidity planning, covenant compliance, and cash management</li><li>Work closely with site finance to ensure consistency across reporting and controls</li><li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship as the finance function evolves</li></ul>
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Controller

Woodbridge, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
47.5 - 55 CAD / Hourly
Controller Location: Vaughan, ON (5 days On-site)Duration: 2-3 months Job Summary Our client is seeking a Controller to oversee bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax support for multiple Canadian and U.S. entities in the real estate sector. This role requires strong ASPE knowledge, hands-on accounting experience, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple stakeholders.Responsibilities<ul><li>Review bookkeeping and accounting records for multiple entities, ensuring opening balances are supported and compliant with ASPE.</li><li>Reconcile opening balances prepared by property management companies and investigate discrepancies using supporting documents.</li><li>Prepare bank reconciliations and ensure cash and intercompany transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including HST and payroll, and ensure accounts are ready for year-end tax preparation.</li><li>Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting packages for multiple entities.</li><li>Coordinate with Canadian and U.S. tax accountants to support T2 and T1134 filings and meet tax deadlines.</li><li>Follow up with internal staff, business owners, and property managers to ensure timely submission of accounting records.</li><li>Train junior accounting staff on bookkeeping, working papers, and ASPE fundamentals.</li><li>Provide work status updates to the CFO and business owners.</li><li>Support special projects and financial analysis as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Controller

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
60 - 62 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller/ Director of Finance to join a Not for profit organization in Kitchener, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will lead core accounting and finance activities, support sound business planning, and provide clear financial insight to senior leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a practical approach to risk and compliance, and the ability to guide a finance team in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with reporting standards.• Oversee end-to-end payroll administration for two unionized employee groups and one non-union employee group, ensuring consistent processing and compliance with applicable requirements.• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models that support operational planning and help identify performance trends, business risks, and potential opportunities.• Provide meaningful financial analysis and board-level reporting to support decision-making, strategic discussions, and overall business performance.• Maintain strong internal controls and monitor finance-related risks to support regulatory compliance and sound governance practices.• Supervise, coach, and support a team of five finance professionals, setting priorities and promoting a high standard of work across the function.• Partner with operational leaders to review financial results, explain variances, and recommend actions that improve financial outcomes.• Support ongoing improvements in finance processes and reporting practices to increase efficiency, reliability, and visibility across the organization.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
145000 - 165000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight, strengthen reporting practices, and support sound decision-making across the organization in Waterloo, Ontario. This role is well suited to a finance specialist who can balance day-to-day accounting leadership with complex funding compliance, audit coordination, and control improvements. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving visibility across entities, and guiding special projects related to financial governance. Responsibilities: • Oversee the organization’s accounting operations and provide leadership across core finance activities, including reporting, budgeting, payroll oversight, and general financial administration. • Administer federal and provincial funding programs by monitoring eligibility, tracking allocations, and ensuring reporting obligations are completed accurately and on schedule. • Maintain strong grant controls by reviewing funding usage carefully to prevent overlap between programs and to ensure expenditures are assigned appropriately. • Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors and support recurring coordination activities involving the organization and its related subsidiary. • Develop, document, and enhance financial controls to address identified gaps, strengthen compliance, and improve the reliability of financial processes. • Provide financial oversight across the parent organization and its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, with attention to risk, accountability, and consolidated visibility. • Lead follow-up activities related to prior audit findings and implement practical measures to resolve issues within required timelines. • Support finance and compliance initiatives, including ad hoc analysis, process reviews, and special projects that require strong technical accounting knowledge. • Partner with internal staff responsible for payroll, benefits, and related administrative functions to ensure accurate financial coordination and reporting.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is hiring a Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight. This is a fully on-site role in Kitchener, Ontario. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, leadership capability, and a hands-on approach to financial management in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full month-end close cycle, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and completion of close activities within established timelines.• Direct general ledger activities, cash oversight, and the preparation of complete monthly financial statements with a high standard of accuracy.• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, control frameworks, and financial procedures that support compliance and operational effectiveness.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, purchasing support, and broader financial planning initiatives across the business.• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Prepare financial reporting, performance analysis, and risk insights for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.• Manage banking relationships, tax coordination, external reporting requirements, and audit activities with outside partners.• Monitor cash flow trends, develop cash projections, and recommend approaches to optimize liquidity and use of available funds.• Track key business metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce unnecessary costs, and strengthen profitability.• Evaluate accounting systems and tools on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall financial operations.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Controller (non-profit)

North York, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
43.55 - 52.35 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Controller to join our client's team in Toronto, Ontario on a Contract basis. This role is well suited to a finance professional who can translate complex financial information into clear insights, strengthen internal controls, and support sound operational planning. The successful candidate will play a key part in budgeting, reporting, audit readiness, and day-to-day financial oversight while partnering with stakeholders across the organization. 3-mon contract.Work model: 4 days onsite, mid-town Toronto, ON. Responsibilities:• Prepare and present meaningful financial updates for leadership by reviewing results, identifying key trends, and explaining relevant performance indicators.• Apply organizational policies and sound financial judgment to support decision-making in response to changing economic conditions.• Establish, refine, and monitor internal financial controls, procedures, and guidelines to promote accuracy, compliance, and accountability.• Lead budgeting activities by coordinating timelines, assessing variances, and recommending corrective actions to keep financial plans on track.• Contribute to both immediate and longer-range operational planning by providing financial insight and strategic support to leadership.• Coordinate year-end audit preparation, including supporting documentation, reconciliations, and responses to audit-related requests.• Oversee processes related to donation receipt deposits and reconciliations, including alignment between fundraising and finance procedures.• Partner with the Director of Finance to interpret financial results and develop monthly and annual reporting materials for stakeholders.• Review spending patterns and operational costs to identify efficiencies, reduce financial risk, and improve overall performance.• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while coaching team members, managing workloads, and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z