Finance Jobs in Kanata, ON

Financial Accountant

Ottawa, Newfoundland/Labrador
remote
Permanent
80000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add a Financial Accountant to their growing team. This is a full-time/permanent role working remote. Advantages:-Competitive salary (80-85K)-Full benefits + 3 weeks vacation-Fully remote-Excellent team-Opportunity for advancement Responsibilities:• Coordinate month-end and year-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, accruals, and detailed supporting documentation for one or more entities.• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, intercompany accounts, prepaid balances, and accrued liabilities, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Contribute to consolidated reporting by maintaining schedules, assisting with financial analysis, and explaining variances against budgets and forecasts.• Administer day-to-day accounting transactions related to payables, receivables, billing, inventory reconciliation, and payroll-related entries.• Maintain revenue recognition support files for recurring and product-based revenue streams in accordance with applicable accounting standards.• Assist with indirect tax compliance by preparing information for filings, reviewing outstanding items, and helping ensure submission readiness.• Support external audit activities by organizing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to requests from auditors.• Use ERP and reporting tools to improve close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows, while supporting system assessments or migration-related finance tasks when required.• Identify inefficiencies in existing processes, recommend practical improvements, and gradually take ownership of key accounting workflows with reduced supervision.• Work closely with the Financial Controller to help shape process enhancements, reporting practices, and systems-related decisions.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

VP/Director of Finance

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Controller (Bilingual)Location: Downtown Ottawa | Free ParkingIndustry: Not-for-Profit | Unionized EnvironmentOur client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual Controller to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately $41M and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who enjoys working in a mission-driven organization and can balance strategic insight with day-to-day operational execution.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting<ul><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget of approximately $41M.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including internal controls, cash flow, accounting policies, and investments.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and other financial reporting for leadership.</li><li>Monitor financial performance, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to senior leaders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CRA, payroll, and Statistics Canada filings.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits and coordinate all related activities.</li><li>Support contract review and negotiations for goods, services, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, vendors, financial institutions, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain and monitor membership-related financial and reporting data across multiple bargaining units.</li></ul>HR, Payroll & Administration<ul><li>Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and HR-related budget impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and internal policies.</li><li>Support hiring administration, attendance tracking, benefits coordination, and employee support processes.</li><li>Promote a positive, inclusive workplace through strong HR and administrative practices.</li><li>Oversee office operations, facilities, equipment, reception, and administrative support functions.</li></ul>National & Regional Support<ul><li>Serve as a financial and administrative resource to national leadership and regional offices.</li><li>Provide guidance on financial procedures, compliance requirements, and administrative best practices.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen shared services across the organization.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of 3 Bookkeepers and 5 Accounting Assistants.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will provide strategic financial insight that supports decision-making across the business, with a focus on forecasting, performance analysis, and cost management. You will work closely with finance and operational leaders to explain results, identify trends, and strengthen planning processes through clear reporting and practical recommendations. Responsibilities:• Act as a trusted finance partner to business leaders by delivering analysis on spending, staffing, and operational performance, while helping stakeholders interpret results and underlying drivers.• Build and maintain detailed forecasts for assigned cost centres, and prepare regular comparisons against budget, outlook, and prior periods with clear explanations of key variances.• Develop concise financial updates for leadership that outline root causes, highlight potential risks, and recommend actions to improve performance.• Oversee expense performance by tracking actuals against plan, supporting department leaders in managing costs, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and support growth.• Strengthen understanding of profit and loss performance by analysing revenue, cost of goods sold, inventory, gross margin, and operating margin trends.• Support the creation and refinement of cost models across product lines by incorporating material, labour, and overhead inputs, and assessing the impact of operational and pricing decisions.• Collaborate with engineering, operations, tax, and accounting teams to support cost estimates, financial compliance requirements, and business planning activities.• Improve the effectiveness of reporting and analysis by introducing automation, using business intelligence tools, and documenting standard approaches, assumptions, and repeatable processes.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst, Finance

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 88000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well respected organization that's looking to add an experienced Payroll Analyst to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (70-88K)-Full benefits + defined pension-3 weeks vacation + 20 sick days-Free parking-Great team & team culture Responsibilities:• Administer the organization’s bi-weekly payroll cycles for different employee groups, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on schedule.• Determine employee earnings and deductions, including regular pay, overtime, benefits, special payments, and approved salary adjustments.• Validate payroll transactions against internal policies, legislative requirements, collective agreement provisions, and supporting People and Culture documentation before submission.• Monitor payroll changes to confirm alignment with approved budgets, then reconcile totals and transmit finalized data to the external payroll provider.• Manage payroll-related documentation for garnishments, on-call compensation, and employee status updates such as hires, departures, and changes between permanent and part-time work.• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records, including preparing Records of Employment and supporting annual tax slip production such as T4s and T4As.• Reconcile payroll accounts each month and complete required remittances, journal entries, and data submissions within established deadlines.• Update payroll databases through file imports, verify coding for permanent equivalent reporting, and support annual reporting requirements including pension adjustments and deduction reconciliations.• Prepare leave balance valuations and other payroll support schedules for year-end audit activities, while assisting with payroll analysis and backup coverage as needed.• Maintain current payroll and pension procedures documentation and provide operational support during payroll administration absences.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

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