<p>Robert Half has partnered with a well-established wealth management company in Kitchener that is looking for an <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong> to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, client service, and supporting a professional office environment.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to advisors and the office team</li><li>Receive incoming email and telephone communications from clients</li><li>Respond to requests for information</li><li>Manage client documentation and maintain accurate records</li><li>Schedule meetings and prepare materials for client appointments</li><li>Handle incoming calls and correspondence with professionalism</li><li>Assist with compliance and regulatory requirements</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Controller, with a strong construction-industry background, to join our team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and lead a team to achieve organizational goals. Your expertise will drive effective financial management and provide valuable insights to support decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p>• Prepare and manage consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards (4 operating companies and several other holding companies).</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes, including journal entries and working papers for multiple entities.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and manage treasury functions, including monthly draws for construction projects.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, supporting their growth and attention to detail.</p><p>• Review payroll, including payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to provide accurate job costing and financial reporting.</p><p>• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems, as the company transitions from QBO to Sage Intacct.</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting workflows.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and accountants during year-end processes and audits.</p>
<p>Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic and growing company? Our client specializes in custom design, manufacture, and assembly of of projects throughout North America and expanding the team by hiring a Controller. <strong>Note that this role is 100% onsite until the new Controller is able to effectly perform the position in a hybrid capacity.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will report to the COO and take ownership of the organization's financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while supporting business goals. You will be an integral part of the leadership team and collaborate with other departments including Operations, Production, Project Management and Supply Chain/Procurement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Leadership & Oversight: </strong>Provide direction for daily accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.</li><li><strong>Internal Controls: </strong>Maintain internal financial safeguards, oversee budgets, track costs, and monitor expenditures.</li><li><strong>Cash Flow Management: </strong>Drive forecasting and cash flow planning in collaboration with organizational leadership.</li><li><strong>Audit Readiness: </strong>Coordinate the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.</li><li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Ensure adherence to all financial, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement: </strong>Lead initiatives to optimize accounting processes and systems for greater efficiency.</li><li><strong>Inventory Management:</strong> Support cost tracking and analysis for inventory control.</li><li><strong>Project Support:</strong> Provide financial expertise related to cost control, job costing, and billing for project management teams.</li><li><strong>Team Development: </strong>Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team-oriented culture.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Manager, Audit OR Tax to join our team in the Woodstock/ Stratford area of Ontario. In this role, you will lead audit engagements for private clients, ensuring adherence to detail-oriented standards and delivering high-quality results. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your leadership and expertise in audit and assurance while contributing to the growth and success of our firm.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage audit, review, and compliance engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, including public and private organizations.</p><p>• Develop and implement audit strategies, plans, and deliverables such as working papers, financial statements, and internal control assessments.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with Canadian detail-oriented standards, resolving client issues and maintaining high-quality assurance processes.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor audit team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and detail-oriented development opportunities.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to deliver additional value.</p><p>• Support business development initiatives by preparing proposals and fostering new client relationships within the Woodstock community.</p><p>• Oversee engagement budgets, billing, and project financials, ensuring efficient management and profitability.</p><p>• Contribute to the development and optimization of internal workflows and processes, leveraging technology advancements to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Drive a culture of accountability within the team, ensuring project deadlines and quality expectations are consistently met.</p>
<p><strong>Controller – Waterloo, Ontario</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to join their growing team in Waterloo, Ontario. As a key member of the leadership group, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, leading a high-performing team, and supporting the strategic financial direction of the company.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team, including Accounting and IT.</li><li>Oversee and ensure accuracy of financial reporting for major projects.</li><li>Conduct regular departmental meetings with project managers and other team leads to review project status and address financial matters.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of monthly progress draws, ensuring timely invoicing and compliance with contractual holdbacks and lien requirements.</li><li>Develop and implement robust forecasting and budgeting frameworks to drive effective financial planning.</li><li>Deliver monthly management reports that provide key insights for senior leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate audits and tax-related activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting related processes.</li><li>Establish and maintain reporting systems that drive efficiency and accuracy across operating entities.</li><li>Evaluate team members’ performance with a focus on development and upholding high standards of accountability.</li><li>Utilize Sage 300 and Procore to enhance financial process efficiency and reporting capabilities.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Billing Analyst to join our team in Hamilton, Ontario. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of utility billing processes. The position involves overseeing daily administrative tasks, managing customer inquiries, and maintaining utility ownership records to support smooth operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily administrative tasks related to utility billing, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.<br>• Reconcile utility accounts and general ledger entries by analyzing and summarizing adjustments.<br>• Maintain up-to-date records of utility ownership and process work orders efficiently.<br>• Audit meter readings, perform adjustments, issue refunds, and authorize debit transactions.<br>• Monitor and manage customer correspondence, including inquiries, complaints, and escalations.<br>• Cancel and reissue bills as necessary while overseeing collections processes.<br>• Provide exceptional customer service to utility clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze data and generate reports.<br>• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure system functionality.<br>• Collaborate with financial institutions and external partners to support billing activities.
