7 results for Chief Risk Officer Financial Services in Waterloo, ON

Director of Finance

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
140000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
Interim Director of Finance, (12 Month Contract) Location: London, Ontario Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite preferred) Term: 12-month contract Start: Immediate Compensation: $140,000–$170,000 per annum (Plus Benefits!)Position OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced finance leader to step into a key accounting and finance leadership role on an interim basis (12 Month Contract). This individual will act as a trusted partner to the VP Finance and provide oversight across accounting operations, financial reporting, and core finance processes.The successful candidate will lead a small team, maintain a disciplined close and reporting cycle, and support ongoing finance initiatives during a period of transition and change. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity suited to someone who brings strong controllership experience, a collaborative approach, and the ability to provide stability in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and finance operations.</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Maintain a strong internal control environment and support compliance with internal policies and external requirements.</li><li>Supervise, coach, and support accounting staff while helping drive team effectiveness and continuity.</li><li>Partner closely with the VP Finance on operational priorities, reporting needs, and key business initiatives.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for accounting, audit, tax, and regulatory matters.</li><li>Support finance transformation initiatives, including systems, processes, reporting and workflow improvements.</li><li>Help guide ongoing enhancements to reporting, controls, and finance operations.</li><li>Contribute to special projects related to process improvement, systems implementation, and organizational change.</li></ul>
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
160000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a strategic finance leader to oversee financial operations and support sound decision-making for a wood and furniture manufacturing organization in Georgetown, Ontario. This Director of Finance position will guide planning, reporting, and process improvement activities while helping leadership maintain strong financial performance and operational discipline. The successful candidate will bring a hands-on approach to budgeting, analysis, and compliance, along with the ability to strengthen systems and collaborate across departments. Responsibilities:• Lead the company’s finance function, ensuring accurate financial management practices and alignment with business objectives.• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support short- and long-term operational goals.• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and performance analyses for senior leadership.• Oversee accounting operations, including month-end processes, reconciliations, and internal financial controls.• Partner with operational leaders to assess costs, improve reporting visibility, and support informed business decisions.• Manage and optimize the use of financial and business systems such as accounting platforms, expense tools, payroll applications, and CRM-related reporting.• Develop ad hoc financial analyses to evaluate trends, risks, and opportunities across the organization.• Ensure compliance with applicable financial standards, corporate policies, and audit requirements.• Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and enhance the reliability of financial data.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Senior Manager, Operations Finance

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a strategic finance leader to join our Drink & Beverages organization in Mississauga, Ontario. This Senior Manager, Operations Finance role will guide operational finance priorities by turning complex manufacturing, supply chain, and cost data into practical recommendations for senior decision-makers. The successful candidate will strengthen financial governance, improve forecasting and reporting practices, and help shape high-value investment and optimization decisions across the business. Responsibilities:• Guide the direction of the operations finance function by introducing more efficient, scalable, and technology-supported ways of working.• Translate manufacturing, supply chain, and cost performance data into clear financial insights that help leaders assess trade-offs and act with confidence.• Serve as the senior finance partner for plant controllership by promoting performance transparency, sound governance, and alignment with operational objectives.• Lead financial assessments for network optimization, cost improvement programs, sourcing strategies, and other complex initiatives, presenting findings in a clear executive-ready format.• Contribute financial expertise to operations-related acquisition activity, including costing analysis, capital needs evaluation, and integration planning.• Review productivity-focused capital investments to confirm value creation, well-supported business cases, and consistency with long-term business goals.• Assess how operational decisions affect inventory, payables, cash flow, and overall financial performance, connecting day-to-day execution to broader business results.• Oversee enterprise-wide inventory reporting and governance, improving accuracy, reliability, and process consistency across systems.• Partner with Controllership and cross-functional teams to maintain strong internal controls, compliance standards, and accounting integrity.• Enhance reporting and analytics capabilities by making better use of planning, reporting, and performance management tools, including platforms such as Hyperion and related systems.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Hamilton, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Due to exciting growth within the organization, our client is adding a new Finance position. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Finance Manager plays a key role in supporting financial reporting, analysis, controls, and planning across a blended not‑for‑profit and for‑profit organization focused on advancing the scientific community. This is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA or CPA student seeking progressive, hands‑on experience in a hybrid work environment while contributing to an organization with a meaningful healthcare and research mission. The role provides exposure aligned with CPA Canada practical experience requirements and offers long‑term growth potential as the organization continues to scale. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for multiple entities</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy, including journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers</li><li>Prepare and maintain capital asset registers and depreciation schedules</li><li>Support year‑end audit and tax processes and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs</li><li>Analyze financial and operational performance and provide actionable insights</li><li>Support financial reporting for externally funded programs and partner organizations</li><li>Provide backup bookkeeping and close support as required</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system efficiencies</li></ul>Why Join<ul><li>CPA mentorship and qualifying experience across core technical competencies</li><li>Hybrid flexibility for work‑life balance</li><li>Opportunity to support and give back to the community</li><li>Broad exposure across not‑for‑profit and commercial entities</li><li>Strong long‑term career growth potential</li></ul>CPA Supervision & DevelopmentThis role is supervised and mentored by a qualified CPA and is structured to support progressive responsibility and professional judgment across financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and audit support, consistent with CPA Canada experience requirements.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
51.4615 - 59.587 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: Finance ManagerJob Type: 12 month contractWork Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in CambridgePosition OverviewOur client is seeking a Finance Manager to join its Corporate Finance team on a 12 month contract. The Finance Manager will be a key contributor in technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and internal controls. This individual will help ensure compliance with reporting standards and best practices while driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across business units and with senior leadership. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with corporate and divisional finance teams to support monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes in compliance with corporate standards, IFRS, and SOX requirements.</li><li>Research, analyze, and document complex accounting matters, and provide recommendations and technical guidance to finance teams and senior management.</li><li>Support SOX compliance efforts, including risk assessments, control documentation, process walkthroughs, testing support, and remediation activities.</li><li>Assist with the administration and optimization of finance technology tools and applications.</li><li>Provide support for month-end close and reporting activities, as needed.</li><li>Deliver training and ongoing guidance to divisional finance teams on technical accounting, internal controls, and finance systems.</li><li>Work closely with internal and external auditors to support audits and help resolve issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements that enhance internal controls, increase efficiency, and support operational excellence.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional partners and senior leaders on strategic initiatives and business analysis.</li><li>Participate in special projects and provide support to finance teams across various divisions, as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

VP/Director of Finance

Elmira, ON
onsite
Permanent
160000 - 180000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to oversee the full financial function for a machinery manufacturing organization based in north Waterloo, Ontario. This role will guide reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash stewardship while providing practical financial insight to support operational and project-based decision-making. The successful candidate will bring structure to a multi-entity environment, strengthen visibility into performance, and work closely with internal leaders and external partners to support continued growth. This is an ON SITE role. Responsibilities:• Direct monthly financial and management reporting, ensuring accurate results, timely analysis, and clear communication of business performance to leadership.• Oversee cash flow activities, including collections monitoring, payment planning, and day-to-day liquidity management to support operational needs.• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, translating business plans into reliable financial outlooks and meaningful variance analysis.• Manage finance support for custom manufacturing and project-based work, including job costing, project accounting, revenue tracking, and holdback administration across a high volume of active projects.• Provide financial oversight for multiple operating entities, including intercompany activity, consolidation requirements, and performance reporting across the broader organization.• Partner with operational managers to improve budget accountability and provide regular updates that help leaders understand financial results and cost trends.• Coordinate with external advisors and financial institutions on matters such as tax support, treasury-related requirements, and lending covenant reporting.• Support foreign exchange administration as needed, including monitoring exposures and participating in currency-related transactions when required.• Lead or contribute to strategic finance initiatives, including entity amalgamation efforts and enhancements to consolidation and reporting processes.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

VP/Director of Finance

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
150000 - 175000 CAD / Yearly
Vice President, Finance & Accounting (GTA – Onsite)Our client, a Canadian division of a global, publicly traded organization, is seeking a VP of Finance & Accounting to lead their national finance function. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing financial operations, reporting, and strategic planning in a ~$60M business. The RoleReporting to the CEO/President and partnering closely with the Global CFO, you will:<ul><li>Lead all accounting, reporting, and finance operations (IFRS environment)</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning</li><li>Ensure compliance with lenders, auditors, and corporate reporting requirements</li><li>Drive cash flow management, credit oversight, and banking relationships</li><li>Lead ERP optimization and reporting tools (SAP B1, PowerBI)</li><li>Support integration initiatives, including systems and process alignment</li><li>Establish and enhance internal controls, audit readiness, and governance</li><li>Act as a key finance partner to executive leadership and global stakeholders</li></ul>Leadership Scope<ul><li>Manage and develop a team of ~7</li><li>Play a key role in integration and transformation initiatives</li><li>Balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution</li></ul>
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z