5 results for Financial Services Operations Director in Waterloo, ON

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, Operational Development

Brantford, ON
onsite
Permanent
150000 - 190000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing and innovative manufacturing organization to recruit a Director, Operational Development. This crucial leadership role will be responsible for driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and business transformation initiatives across multiple plant locations and functions across Canada and the US. Note: this role requires 50% travel in Canada and the US on an ongoing basis. The successful candidate will work closely with senior Operations and Plant leadership to design and implement scalable processes, improve operational performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader who is passionate about optimizing operations, leveraging data, and leading organizational change. Candidates who were manufacturing Controllers and have since evolved into an Operations focused role would be strong candidates for this position Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth plans.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness across the organization.</li><li>Lead process improvement and business transformation initiatives to enhance operational performance.</li><li>Design, optimize, and standardize processes, workflows, and operating frameworks.</li><li>Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance reporting tools.</li><li>Partner with operational and functional leaders to drive accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems, and best practices.</li><li>Evaluate and implement technologies, tools, and reporting solutions that improve operational effectiveness.</li><li>Support leadership teams in identifying, tracking, and achieving strategic operational objectives.</li><li>Ensure operational practices align with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.</li></ul>
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

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

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

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