8 results for Finance Director in Cambridge, ON

Finance Manager

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
A well-established charitable and community-focused organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its team in a newly created leadership opportunity. This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys balancing team leadership, audit oversight, financial reporting, internal controls, and hands-on operational finance responsibilities. Reporting to the senior finance leader, the Manager, Finance, Audit & Compliance will play a key role in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting organizational accountability, and ensuring strong governance practices across a complex, multi-program environment. This is a hybrid opportunity with periodic travel required within a 50 km radius. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Business Partnership<ul><li>Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and executive leaders, providing financial guidance, analysis, and decision support.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and organizational initiatives through meaningful financial insights.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across the organization to improve financial literacy and promote sound financial decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team across accounts payable, general accounting, and related functions.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support process optimization and scalability within the finance function.</li></ul>Audit, Compliance & Controls<ul><li>Lead the annual external audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Coordinate audit schedules, working papers, financial statement preparation, and year-end reporting requirements.</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls, governance practices, and financial policies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, funding agreements, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.</li><li>Identify financial risks and recommend strategies to strengthen controls and mitigate exposure.</li></ul>Reporting & Process Improvement<ul><li>Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial reporting.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses to ensure reporting integrity.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Leverage financial systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and decision support.</li></ul>
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

VP/Director of Finance

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
150000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a growing project-based organization in Cambridge, is seeking a Director of Finance to join their senior leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the finance function, driving process improvements, enhancing ERP utilization, and providing strategic financial support to business operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing month-end reporting, ERP system capabilities, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with operational leaders to improve profitability and decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Reporting<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through account reconciliations, analytical reviews, and financial controls.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting functions.</li><li>Coordinate year-end audit activities and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.</li></ul>Process Improvement & Systems Optimization<ul><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational processes.</li><li>Optimize ERP workflows, automation, and reporting capabilities to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to enhance project costing, revenue recognition, and transaction processing workflows.</li><li>Develop and implement standard operating procedures and accountability measures to support an efficient month-end close process.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and eliminate operational bottlenecks.</li></ul>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis<ul><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives, translating operational plans into meaningful financial models.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide insights into key variances, trends, and business drivers.</li><li>Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting tools to improve operational visibility and profitability analysis.</li><li>Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making and improve working capital management.</li></ul>Treasury & Internal Controls<ul><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and delegated authority processes.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management and working capital planning.</li><li>Support relationships with financial institutions and ensure compliance with lending and reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with risk management and financial governance initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance & Administration

Hamilton, ON
onsite
Permanent
160000 - 180000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a rapidly growing, multi-entity organization, is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration to join their senior leadership team. Based in Hamilton (fully onsite), this role offers a unique opportunity to play a key part in shaping the financial and operational strategy across the Canadian business. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who thrives in a high-growth environment and is eager to influence both financial performance and organizational development. The role offers strong visibility, career progression, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to business expansion and M&A initiatives across Canada. Why Join<ul><li>Be part of a high-growth organization with expansion plans across Canada</li><li>Work closely onsite with executive leadership, driving real-time decision-making and collaboration</li><li>Lead and mentor a growing team, with clear opportunities for career advancement</li><li>Play a key role in strategic initiatives, including M&A and integration</li></ul>Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Leadership<ul><li>Lead the Canadian finance team through a multi-entity monthly close in accordance with US GAAP</li><li>Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and financial accuracy</li><li>Partner with leadership to develop annual budgets and forecasts</li><li>Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting, including financial statements, job costing, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Analyze variances, develop forecasts, and provide actionable insights</li><li>Identify and track key business KPIs to drive performance</li><li>Support treasury activities and cash management</li><li>Oversee national payroll processing, ensuring compliance and efficiency</li></ul>HR, Compliance & Operations<ul><li>Act as the key liaison with HR, supporting culture, policies, and employee programs</li><li>Lead compliance efforts across the Canadian operations</li><li>Manage relationships with external legal, tax, and regulatory partners</li><li>Oversee risk management, insurance programs, and workplace safety initiatives</li></ul>M&A & Strategic Growth<ul><li>Support end-to-end M&A activities, including evaluation, diligence, and integration</li><li>Lead financial and operational integration of acquired entities</li><li>Provide strategic insights to guide business growth and decision-making</li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Competitive base salary + performance incentives</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>Retirement savings plan with company match</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities</li></ul>If you’re a driven finance leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, growth-focused organization, this is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Elmira, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established and growing organization within the insurance and financial services industry, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting or finance professional who is looking to take ownership of reporting and analysis responsibilities while gaining exposure to a dynamic, growth-oriented business. The successful candidate will play a key role in monthly financial reporting, business analysis, commission calculations, and process improvement initiatives. This position offers meaningful career progression and is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing a CPA designation within the next 3 to 4 years. Key Responsibilities· Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports· Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances· Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data· Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes· Calculate and reconcile commission payments for advisors and sales teams· Develop, maintain, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)· Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and tax filings· Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities· Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and internal controls· Participate in finance transformation, automation, and reporting enhancement initiatives· Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and operations to provide meaningful business insights
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Finance Systems Specialist

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Temporary
60 - 70 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Finance Systems Specialist to join a 12-month contract opportunity based in Waterloo, Ontario. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central expertise with a solid understanding of finance operations and can guide cross-functional teams through complex ERP delivery milestones. You will play a key role in supporting implementation progress, coordinating go-live readiness, and helping stabilize the environment after launch while partnering with Finance, IT, and external vendors. Responsibilities:• Lead finance systems activities related to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring project priorities remain aligned with operational and reporting needs.• Coordinate stakeholders across Finance, IT, and third-party partners to move implementation work forward and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Support preparation for go-live by organizing testing, validating readiness, and helping teams address gaps before deployment.• Oversee user acceptance testing efforts by defining test approach, reviewing outcomes, and ensuring business requirements are properly validated.• Provide day-to-day guidance on Business Central functionality so internal teams can operate more independently and escalate only complex matters when needed.• Assist with post-launch stabilization by monitoring issues, prioritizing fixes, and improving system usage across finance processes.• Contribute to data review and cleanup activities to improve accuracy and support a reliable system environment.• Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows, strengthen reporting practices, and enhance system configuration over time.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

CFO

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
180000 - 200000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished CFO to lead the financial strategy and oversight of our organization in Cambridge, Ontario. This executive role will guide financial reporting, forecasting, and operational analysis while strengthening the finance function to support sustainable growth. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to the finance team and serve as a trusted partner to business leaders across the company. Responsibilities: • Lead the organization’s overall financial direction, ensuring strong governance, accurate reporting, and sound decision-making across the business. • Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, shareholder updates, tax filings, and reports required by regulatory bodies. • Manage core finance operations, including accounting, costing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and consolidated reporting for multiple locations. • Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and communicate financial results to internal leadership and the parent organization. • Guide cash flow planning, treasury activities, credit oversight, and financial risk management to protect the company’s financial position. • Build and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and administrative procedures that support compliance and operational discipline. • Deliver meaningful performance analysis on revenue, margins, expenses, and profitability by comparing results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. • Partner with department leaders to develop budgets, business plans, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and organizational alignment. • Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering an engaged culture focused on timely processing, high-quality analysis, and dependable business support. • Represent the company in financial matters with lenders, insurers, external accountants, and government agencies as needed.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Temporary
50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: Accounting ManagerDuration: 6-8 monthsJob SummaryRobert Half is seeking an interim Accounting Manager for a west GTA client, to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing month-end close activities, and supporting continuous process improvements across the accounting function. The Accounting Manager will also supervise a small accounting team and serve as a key liaison for auditors and cross-functional stakeholders. This working arrangement is 4 days onsite. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve all account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.</li><li>Maintain reconciled bank account and credit card balances.</li><li>Prepare and file sales tax returns.</li><li>Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee the accuracy of weekly billings and payments.</li><li>Supervise and support a two-person accounting team across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.</li><li>Provide backup support for A/P, A/R, and Financial Analyst responsibilities during vacations and peak periods.</li><li>Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Finalize work instructions and recommend process improvements in collaboration with the accounting team.</li><li>Participate in ERP enhancement and improvement initiatives.</li><li>Ensure internal controls are appropriately designed, implemented, and followed.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst - FP&A

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Temporary
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Interim Senior Financial Analyst, FP&ALocation: Oakville, ONWork Model: Primarily onsite (4–5 days/week)Term: 24 - month contractCompensation: $90-$100K (per annum) Position OverviewOur client is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A for a 2-year contract opportunity. This role will support enterprise planning, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis across a diverse group of business units.This is an individual contributor role suited to a finance professional with strong modeling capability, experience working in a multi-entity environment, and the ability to turn large volumes of financial and operational data into clear, actionable insight. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and longer-range planning activities across multiple business units</li><li>Build, update, and maintain financial models covering income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and capital spending assumptions</li><li>Analyze monthly and quarterly performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, highlighting key drivers, trends, risks, and areas of opportunity</li><li>Prepare recurring management reporting, dashboards, KPI packages, and presentation materials for leadership stakeholders</li><li>Deliver ad hoc analysis related to operations, pricing, margins, productivity, and business case development</li><li>Partner with finance, accounting, and operational leaders to validate assumptions, interpret performance, and support business decisions</li><li>Maintain and improve reporting tools, planning templates, and model structures to support consistency and efficiency</li><li>Assist with process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization efforts across FP&A activities</li><li>Work with large and varied data sets, including extraction, validation, reconciliation, and documentation of reporting logic</li></ul>
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z