<p>Our client a leader in the industrial manufacturing space for 60 plus years has an immediate opening for a Plant Controller. The Plant Controller is vital in ensuring accurate financial reporting, safeguarding company assets, and driving strategies that enhance profitability and operational efficiency. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and expertise in financial management, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with Canadian standards and corporate guidelines.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation processes, including standard costing and variance analysis.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, delivering insights to improve decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant leadership to identify opportunities for margin improvement and waste reduction.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, audit requirements, and corporate policies while mitigating financial risks.</p><p>• Support lean manufacturing initiatives by providing financial expertise and analysis.</p><p>• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required to support operational needs.</p><p>• Monitor capital management processes to ensure optimal allocation of resources.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: Operational Finance Manager / Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Vaughan / Concord, ON (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote<strong>)</strong></p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>3 Months Contract (potential for extension)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is an entrepreneurial company experiencing rapid change and growth. They are seeking a proactive Operational Finance Manager / Controller to lead finance initiatives and support ongoing transformation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, with a focus on cost accounting and inventory management across multiple SKUs</li><li>Analyze operational and sales performance; provide insights by SKU, channel, and retailer</li><li>Support ERP (NetSuite) implementation and process improvements</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams, including commercial, operations, and supply chain, etc.</li><li>Conduct profitability analysis, drawing meaningful insights from financial and operational data, and clearly communicate the company’s financial story to leadership</li><li>Provide guidance in demand planning, market trends analysis, cost of goods sold (COGS), and bill of materials management</li></ul>
<p><strong>Plant Controller, 3-month contract</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> On-site, Guelph</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> Robert Half is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations at two manufacturing facilities. This position is fully on-site, supporting daily operations, financial planning, and reporting, while managing a small office team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all plant accounting functions, including financial statements, cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis.</li><li>Support both facilities by monitoring performance, helping drive operational improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies.</li><li>Manage weekly/monthly reporting and forecasting; prepare budgets for plant operations.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop two admin/accounting team members.</li><li>Collaborate with plant management and operations teams to identify and resolve financial issues.</li><li>Lead annual and interim inventory processes and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Maintain internal controls and support external/internal audits.</li><li>Provide timely and clear communication of financial results and recommendations to site leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented US Controller to oversee and manage accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role requires a strong understanding of financial reporting, and internal control functions for a fast-growing clean-technology organization. The ideal candidate is hands-on, is looking to come in and hit the ground running via standardizing internal controls, SOP, and excels in dynamic environments with a strong background in manufacturing, inventory management, multi-currency operations, ERP implementation, and full-cycle accounting. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Define accounting workflows, approval structures, and system controls.</p><p>• Supervise high-volume AP/AR processes; ensure timely payments and collections.</p><p>• Manage payroll processing and related reporting.</p><p>• Implement process improvements for scalability and accuracy.</p><p>• Lead the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process.</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and present US GAAP-compliant financial statements (P& L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).</p><p>• Manage general ledger accuracy, account reconciliations, and journal entries.</p><p>• Own corporate cash management, bank reporting, and forecasting.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and internal controls.</p><p>• Lead annual audits and ensure timely review completion.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Oversee tax filings, payroll compliance, and regulatory reporting.</p><p>• Oversee inventory accounting including WIP tracking, standard costing, BOM accuracy, cycle counts, and COGS reconciliation.</p><p>• Partner with Operations to analyze production variances, scrap, rework, and throughput efficiencies.</p><p>• Manage foreign currency transactions, revaluations, intercompany accounts, and multi-entity consolidations.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Controller</p><p><strong>Working Arrangement: </strong>Oakville, 5 days onsite</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 3-6 months</p><p><strong>Job Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Our client in Oakville is seeking a strategic Controller. This position is a for a hands-on leader overseeing daily finance operations but also be a steward shaping the long-term financial vision for our business. Working collaboratively with the Managing Director, Global Finance Team, and cross-functional leaders, the Controller will drive financial excellence, enabling the company to invest in our people, products, and systems for maximum return.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Develop and deliver on the strategic financial objectives and priorities.</p><p>· Enhance financial performance through improved forecasting, reporting (including budget-to-actual analysis and variance reporting), business analysis, and continuous process improvement.</p><p>· Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including general accounting, treasury, tax, payroll, and benefits, ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are met.</p><p>· Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts.</p><p>· Analyze, interpret, and communicate monthly results, trends, and key performance indicators related to sales, expenditures, and profit margins.</p><p>· Collaborate with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership on monthly business reviews and strategic presentations.</p><p>· Partner with Corporate FP& A for annual budget processes and ongoing forecasts.</p><p>· Create and manage pricing models; inform commercial business decisions with financial insight and analysis.</p><p>· Drive efficiency, automation, and best practices to optimize financial and business processes.</p><p>· Analyze complex financial scenarios and identify value-creation opportunities, incorporating data from marketing, logistics, and manufacturing.</p><p>· Administer and process payroll and employee benefits, ensuring compliance.</p><p>· Prepare and manage sales tax filings and remittances.</p><p>· Act as a financial steward, safeguarding company assets and proprietary information.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Reporting to the Director of Operations Finance, this position will work closely with site leadership to provide financial analysis and analytical support, in tandem with deploying results. The role actively collaborates to drive growth, efficiency, and improve profitability. Responsible for performing weekly, monthly, and yearly deliverables, supporting cross-functional departments in data driven decision-making. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Prepare weekly reports for facility management, understand financial impacts deriving from operational activities.</p><p>· Responsible for accurate month-end closing activities, financial statement reporting, forecasting and monthly analysis of results to budget, forecast, and prior year. Evaluate variances to understand driving factors, support and making recommendations for actions and improvements.</p><p>· Aid efficiency enhancements through comprehensive analysis of business performance (operational and financial), identifying risks and opportunities, alongside highlighting tendencies.</p><p>· Understand both raw material and product movements throughout, while performing raw material mass balances and yield reporting, aligning to financials. </p><p>· Engage in annual budgeting process with site leadership and provide additional analysis on operational impacts to other facilities and areas of the business.</p><p>· Ensure ERP entries are compliant and consistent, actively review production orders, understand inventory movements, lead product costing, and advise on best practices for various cost accounting tasks. </p><p>· Contribute to implementation of new reporting at the facility and educate applicable department(s) on methodologies.</p><p>· Various ad-hoc reporting and analysis, as required.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Division Controller to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance for our client within the manufacturing industry. Based ON SITE in Cambridge, Ontario, this role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in plant accounting, reporting, and budgeting. The successful candidate will lead a small team and ensure compliance with financial regulations while driving efficiency and accuracy in all processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage financial reporting processes, including month-end close.</p><p>• Oversee costing practices, ensuring accuracy through detailed oversight.</p><p>• Conduct detailed profitability analyses and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.</p><p>• Develop comprehensive forecasts and budgets, taking ownership of the planning process.</p><p>• Prepare tax returns and estimated tax provisions while coordinating submission processes.</p><p>• Facilitate audits and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.</p><p>• Lead weekly management reporting to provide insights and updates to managers.</p><p>• Handle intercompany charges with precision and compliance.</p><p>• Drive special projects to improve financial operations and support strategic initiatives.</p>
<p>Company Overview: Join an innovative and industry-leading manufacturing team dedicated to delivering quality products and exceptional service. We foster a collaborative work environment with opportunities for development and growth.</p><p>Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to manage procurement activities and support our production operations. This role will be responsible for processing purchase orders, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials required for our manufacturing processes. This is an in office position located in Brantford, On.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Maintain accurate procurement records and update internal databases.</li><li>Manage all documentation related to purchasing department.</li><li>Process and track purchase orders to meet production schedules and inventory needs.</li><li>Research and evaluate suppliers to obtain the best combination of quality, price, and delivery.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and production teams to identify supply requirements.</li><li>Communicate with vendors to confirm order details, resolve discrepancies, and schedule deliveries.</li><li>Maintain accurate procurement records and update internal databases.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and production departments to reconcile invoices and address billing issues.</li><li>Support the Purchasing Manager with reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed.</li></ul>
<p>The Financial Analyst will support financial reporting, analysis, and business performance management activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, contributing to strategic decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across accounting and reporting processes. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple business units to deliver timely insights that support operational and financial success.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support an effective and timely month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, intercompany accounts, prepaid expenses, inventory, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and manage bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and legal entities.</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for business units and subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.</li><li>Prepare quarterly financial reporting packages, including consolidated financial statements and variance analysis for senior leadership and the Board.</li><li>Perform detailed monthly and quarterly variance analyses (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) and provide actionable recommendations to improve business performance.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors during interim and annual audits, including preparing audit documentation and explaining internal controls and processes.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies, IFRS standards, and corporate governance requirements.</li><li>Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and business process documentation.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements within general accounting, reporting, and close processes.</li><li>Support automation initiatives to enhance billing accuracy and improve payment timeliness.</li><li>Assist with tax compliance activities, including Employer Health Tax (EHT) remittances and monthly or quarterly HST filings.</li><li>Complete ad-hoc financial analyses and participate in special projects as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Administrator to join our team in Guelph, Ontario. This role involves managing various accounting tasks while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial operations. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining financial records, generating reports, and supporting audits.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.<br>• Apply customer payments, issue credits when necessary, and monitor accounts receivable for overdue balances.<br>• Maintain control files for US$ and Canadian$ bank accounts, including preparing monthly financial forecasts.<br>• Generate finance reports as required and complete monthly financial statements with detailed general ledger analysis.<br>• Assist with cost accounting, balance sheet analysis, and the preparation of audit schedules for external auditors.<br>• Support the development of internal controls and accounting processes to improve efficiency.<br>• Perform monthly transaction reconciliations to trial balance and prepare audit documentation for third-party auditors.<br>• Complete inventory adjustments and ensure accurate reporting.<br>• Handle general office duties and assist with IT-related functions as needed.
