Financial Services Operations Manager Jobs in Waterloo, ON

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Finance Manager

Kitchener- Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Finance Manager to support financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making for our team in Kitchener- Waterloo, Ontario. This role combines hands-on analysis with oversight of core accounting activities, helping the business understand performance, manage budgets, and improve financial processes. The successful Finance Manager candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, experience working with financial systems and reporting tools, and the ability to translate complex data into practical business insights. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review financial analyses that support budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day business decisions.• Lead recurring reporting activities by producing accurate financial results, variance explanations, and performance summaries for stakeholders.• Oversee month-end close tasks and coordinate accounting-related activities to ensure timely and reliable financial information.• Develop ad hoc reports and detailed data reviews to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across operations.• Use reporting platforms and analytical tools, including systems such as Power BI, to improve visibility into financial performance.• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen budget processes, enhance reporting quality, and support effective capacity planning.• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support continuous improvement objectives.• Contribute to specialized financial projects, including data analysis initiatives and system-related reporting changes, as required.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
Manager, FP&A (Mississauga) The Opportunity Our client is seeking a high-impact Manager, FP&A to partner closely with senior leadership and drive strategic financial planning. This role offers strong visibility across the business, leading forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning while delivering actionable insights to support growth and performance. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead long-term financial planning, including maintaining and enhancing strategic models</li><li>Own quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles across business units</li><li>Deliver variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) with clear insight into key drivers</li><li>Partner with business leaders to evaluate risks, opportunities, and investment decisions</li><li>Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic initiatives and capital allocation</li><li>Oversee month-end reporting for corporate overhead and present results to executive leadership</li><li>Prepare high-quality management reports, dashboards, and board-level materials</li><li>Support investor-facing processes, including financial models and external reporting alignment</li><li>Drive process improvements and support ad hoc analysis and special projects</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Finance Manager

Kitchener- Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial management across multiple business units in Kitchener- Waterloo, Ontario. This hybrid role combines hands-on oversight of accounting activities with strategic analysis that supports operational and leadership decisions. The successful candidate will strengthen reporting, improve financial processes, and help build a scalable finance function for a growing organization. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle to ensure accurate records and timely completion across all entities.• Prepare, review, and interpret financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documents to maintain reporting quality and consistency.• Manage core finance operations, including accounts payable, cash oversight, and related transactional activities.• Partner with senior leaders to assess business results, highlight financial risks, and identify opportunities for improved performance.• Lead, coach, and support the finance team by setting clear priorities, accountability measures, and service expectations.• Strengthen internal control practices and governance standards to support compliance, audit readiness, and organizational growth.• Drive process enhancements by introducing automation, technology, and AI-based solutions that improve efficiency and data accuracy.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning while aligning financial insights with operational needs across consulting and construction-focused business lines.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Operations Manager

Brantford, ON
onsite
Permanent
68000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing (non automotive) activities in Brantford, Ontario while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes. This role is responsible for guiding frontline teams, coordinating resources across departments, and maintaining steady progress against production targets. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, sound operational judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset to support daily performance and long-term effectiveness.This is a full time role, with day time hours of Monday to Friday.Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day production activities to keep output on track with schedules, service expectations, and operational priorities.• Provide direction, coaching, and ongoing support to production employees and team leads across assigned areas or shifts.• Review workflow, labour coverage, and equipment capacity to improve throughput and reduce interruptions.• Resolve operational issues quickly and work with internal partners to limit downtime and maintain consistent plant performance.• Maintain effective coordination with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other teams to support smooth operations.• Reinforce a safe work environment by leading safety discussions, inspections, incident follow-up, and corrective actions.• Uphold compliance with workplace policies, manufacturing procedures, and applicable health and safety standards.• Investigate product or process concerns and contribute to corrective and preventive measures that protect quality standards.• Champion continuous improvement efforts, including Lean practices, 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and productivity enhancements.• Track operational metrics, prepare performance updates for leadership, and support workforce planning and resource allocation decisions.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance

Perth County (woodstock, Stratford, St Mary's, London), ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance, a leader to oversee the financial direction of our clients' organization in Perth County, Ontario. This role provides strategic guidance across planning, reporting, controls, and performance management while supporting sound business decisions with accurate financial insight. The successful candidate will strengthen finance operations, lead a capable team through the Financial Controller, and help drive sustainable growth through disciplined forecasting, analysis, and risk management. This opportunity is within 30 minutes of Stratford, Woodstock, Ingersoll, London area. Responsibilities:• Provide overall leadership for the finance function by defining roles, expectations, decision authorities, and service standards across accounting and financial management activities.• Direct budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis processes, ensuring leaders have clear insight into performance, risks, and recommended actions.• Establish and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, month-end close expectations, and review practices that support accuracy, compliance, and consistency.• Evaluate the financial impact of commercial proposals by assessing profitability, cash implications, investment needs, and business risk before commitments are approved.• Work with cross-functional leaders to obtain complete operating and financial inputs, question unsupported assumptions, and resolve issues that affect financial results or planning quality.• Lead and develop the Financial Controller and other finance team members while supporting succession planning, capability building, and effective use of approved resources.• Prepare and present performance reviews that explain variances, identify trends, and assign accountability for corrective measures and follow-up actions.• Monitor liquidity, significant financial risks, policy exceptions, and major commitments, and escalate material matters with clear analysis, options, and recommendations.• Maintain scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making related to growth, cost pressures, break-even performance, and funding requirements.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance

Hamilton, ON
onsite
Permanent
150000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a rapidly growing Canadian organization operating in the Industrial Services sector. Through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, the company is expanding its footprint across Canada and investing heavily in its people, processes, and systems. As a result, they are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance to help build a scalable finance function that supports continued growth. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines financial stewardship, operational partnership, process improvement, and team development. Reporting to senior leadership, the Director of Finance will work closely with Sales, Operations, and other functional leaders to drive performance, improve decision-making, and support the organization's long-term strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all aspects of financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.</li><li>Act as a strategic business partner to Sales, Operations, and executive leadership, providing analysis, insights, and recommendations that drive business performance.</li><li>Develop and monitor KPIs, reporting dashboards, and performance metrics to support organizational goals.</li><li>Oversee annual review engagements, lender reporting, regulatory compliance, tax requirements, and internal controls.</li><li>Lead and mentor a growing accounting team, providing coaching, training, and career development.</li><li>Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization, automation, workflow improvements, and systems enhancements.</li><li>Manage financial operations across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and reporting.</li><li>Support acquisition activity, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition financial integration.</li><li>Establish scalable policies, processes, and controls to support a growing organization.</li><li>Deliver meaningful management reporting and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li></ul>What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?<ul><li>Join an organization experiencing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Play a key role in shaping finance strategy and infrastructure.</li><li>Partner directly with executive leadership and influence company-wide decisions.</li><li>Lead acquisition integration and finance modernization initiatives.</li><li>Build, mentor, and develop a growing finance team.</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.</li><li>If you are a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys building scalable processes, driving change, and partnering with operations, we encourage you to apply.</li></ul>
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Manager Financial Reporting

Mississauga, BC
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Job Summary: Robert Half Canada is seeking a skilled Manager, Financial Reporting & Advisory Services on behalf of our client in the consulting/professional services industry. This role is responsible for leading financial reporting engagements, advising clients on technical accounting matters, and supporting complex finance and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, client service experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic advisory environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and manage financial reporting and advisory engagements for a range of clients</li><li>Provide guidance on technical accounting matters, financial statement preparation, and reporting requirements</li><li>Support clients with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes</li><li>Advise on accounting policy development, implementation, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Assist clients with audit readiness, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, and management reports</li><li>Conduct financial analysis and support special projects, including system implementations and finance transformation initiatives</li><li>Manage client relationships and communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates effectively</li><li>Mentor and support team members while helping drive engagement quality and delivery</li><li>Collaborate across internal and client teams to ensure timely and accurate project execution</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

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