12 results for Fund Accountant in Waterloo, ON

Cost Accountant

London, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
38 - 41.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in London, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will deliver meaningful cost insights that support operational performance, financial accuracy, and informed business decisions. The position works closely with production, finance, and planning teams to strengthen reporting, evaluate profitability, and improve cost controls across the organization. Responsibilities: • Analyze material, labour, and overhead spending to assess manufacturing performance and support margin improvement. • Review Cost of Goods Sold results, investigate variances, resolve inconsistencies, and explain notable fluctuations to stakeholders. • Evaluate the financial viability of new products and initiatives by examining cost structures and profitability drivers. • Maintain and enhance costing methods and related processes to ensure reliable product costing and reporting accuracy. • Partner with production and FP&A teams to identify efficiency opportunities and provide financial input for operational decisions. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing cost-related reports and validating accounting data. • Support budgeting and forecasting by developing assumptions for fixed overhead, capital spending, and other plant-related costs. • Prepare detailed financial analyses and reporting in collaboration with cross-functional teams, while identifying opportunities to improve cost management practices. • Administer investment-related tracking and reporting, including internal orders, budget setup, settlements, depreciation, and return on investment calculations. • Provide backup support for inventory control and production analysis functions while ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable regulations.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is hiring a Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight. This is a fully on-site role in Kitchener, Ontario. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, leadership capability, and a hands-on approach to financial management in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full month-end close cycle, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and completion of close activities within established timelines.• Direct general ledger activities, cash oversight, and the preparation of complete monthly financial statements with a high standard of accuracy.• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, control frameworks, and financial procedures that support compliance and operational effectiveness.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, purchasing support, and broader financial planning initiatives across the business.• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Prepare financial reporting, performance analysis, and risk insights for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.• Manage banking relationships, tax coordination, external reporting requirements, and audit activities with outside partners.• Monitor cash flow trends, develop cash projections, and recommend approaches to optimize liquidity and use of available funds.• Track key business metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce unnecessary costs, and strengthen profitability.• Evaluate accounting systems and tools on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall financial operations.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Position OverviewOur client is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This role will support the full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, experience in NetSuite, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a full time permanent position that offers a hybrid working environment in Mississauga. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain and manage fixed asset schedules, including depreciation calculations</li><li>Prepare and file GST/HST/PST returns in a timely and accurate manner</li><li>Handle amortization of prepaid expenses</li><li>Support the implementation and adherence to internal control procedures</li><li>Assist with the preparation of year-end audit working papers and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, including variance analysis</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages for management</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis and accounting support as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Fergus, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a hybrid team in Centre Wellington, Ontario, where you will turn financial information into practical recommendations that support commercial decision-making. This role works closely with sales and finance partners to evaluate pricing, profitability, and business performance across customers, products, and channels. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound financial judgment, and the confidence to communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Work alongside sales and commercial leaders to evaluate pricing strategies, review deal economics, and provide insight into customer-level profitability.• Examine margins across product lines, customer segments, and distribution channels to uncover performance trends and recommend improvement opportunities.• Contribute to the design and ongoing oversight of discount structures, promotional offers, and pricing initiatives to support profitable growth.• Administer customer rebate programs by maintaining accurate records, preparing monthly accruals, and investigating variances against expectations.• Build and refine financial models that measure how pricing adjustments, rebate structures, and commercial programs affect revenue and gross margin.• Support recurring business planning activities by preparing analysis that helps the sales team assess current results and upcoming priorities.• Produce reports and dashboards that highlight sales performance, explain key trends, and support longer-term planning discussions.• Partner with finance colleagues to help ensure revenue treatment, rebate accounting, and related controls are handled accurately and in line with policy.• Identify ways to improve reporting, pricing governance, and rebate administration through process standardization and increased automation.• Provide additional analysis and contribute to special projects based on evolving business needs.
2026-05-25T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with our global client to hire a driven and analytical Financial Analyst for their team who is eager to grow their career in a highly collaborative, onsite environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an up‑and‑coming finance professional who wants broad exposure to the business, hands-on learning, and clear long-term advancement. In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Procurement, IT, and Finance leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive cost optimization, process improvement, and informed decision-making across the organization. What You’ll Be DoingForecasting, Planning & Budgeting<ul><li>Support operations, procurement, and planning teams through forecasting, scenario analysis, and trend analysis</li><li>Monitor and analyze costs across the business unit, ensuring alignment with forecast and budget, and provide clear variance explanations</li><li>Build and maintain cost models and evaluate effectiveness based on historical trends, input costs, and market conditions</li><li>Identify efficiency opportunities by automating manual processes and eliminating non-value-added activities</li><li>Track travel expenses and ensure adherence to corporate policy</li><li>Monitor IT spend and partner with IT to analyze budget vs. actual results</li></ul>Controllership, Month-End & Reporting<ul><li>Track and calculate freight and tariff/duty accruals; analyze forecast vs. actual and collaborate with logistics on variances</li><li>Maintain KPIs and trackers for purchase price variance (PPV), providing insights to operations and procurement</li><li>Analyze payroll expenses and direct labor variances related to productivity or rate changes</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and travel expenses</li><li>Provide month-end analytical support to the Controller, including headcount, PPV, and travel spend analysis</li></ul>Data Analysis & Business Insights<ul><li>Manage and enhance existing Excel-based dashboards</li><li>Identify key performance indicators and design dashboards that deliver actionable insights</li><li>Translate complex financial data into clear, non-technical insights for business stakeholders</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs and establish supplier spend trends</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

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 - 185000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, in West GTA, a leading organization experiencing significant growth, is seeking a highly strategic Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations and guide the company’s long‑term financial health. This senior leader will partner closely with the President and executive team to drive performance, strengthen financial management, and support sustainable expansion.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership—paired with the ability to enhance systems, manage risk, and ensure the organization is positioned for continued success. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop long‑term financial strategies, models, and forecasts that support organizational growth and guide executive decision‑making.</li><li>Oversee accurate and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and governance.</li><li>Lead the full budgeting process across all projects, monitor performance, analyze variances, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.</li><li>Manage and authorize all purchase orders and work orders to ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial covenants.</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with tax regulations, auditing requirements, and funder guidelines.</li><li>Oversee both internal and external audits to maintain financial integrity and compliance.</li><li>Lead and mentor finance and accounting teams to foster accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Serve as a key liaison to funders, partners, and internal stakeholders by delivering clear, data‑driven financial insights and reporting.</li><li>Evaluate, implement, and enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting technologies to improve efficiency and support sound decision‑making.</li></ul>
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Oakville, ON
onsite
Contract to Hire
44.308 - 51.304 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Oakville, Ontario in a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can support accurate financial reporting, strengthen month-end activities, and work effectively across multiple finance functions. The successful candidate will bring strong reconciliation expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries to maintain an accurate and up-to-date general ledger. • Perform bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations while identifying and resolving outstanding items promptly. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and supporting timely completion of deliverables. • Maintain well-organized accounting records and supporting files to ensure audit readiness and documentation accuracy. • Examine financial activity for completeness, consistency, and compliance with internal accounting practices and reporting requirements. • Prepare financial reports and provide support in the development of financial statements and related analysis. • Investigate variances, research discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy in financial results. • Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and controlling teams to coordinate information and resolve accounting issues. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and responding to finance-related inquiries.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

London, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
45 - 47 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a contract assignment based in London, Ontario. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can work through complex financial records, improve data accuracy, and help ensure reporting is reliable and audit-ready. The successful candidate will support the review and refinement of historical financial information, reconcile records across systems, and provide practical accounting expertise in a time-sensitive environment. Responsibilities: • Review historical trial balances and income statement activity to ensure financial information is accurately reflected in NetSuite. • Clean, organize, and align legacy accounting records so balances and reporting structures are consistent across historical datasets. • Reconcile financial results in NetSuite against prior records from Sage to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Investigate and correct account setup issues, including accounts payable structures and items posted to suspense accounts. • Prepare, assess, and adjust journal entries required to support proper balance sheet and income statement presentation. • Consolidate historical reserve-related records into a more unified structure and ensure funds are classified appropriately in NetSuite. • Use Excel-based data analysis to examine large monthly data extracts, identify discrepancies, and support financial cleanup activities. • Help establish reporting that aligns with audited financial statements and supports an audit-ready accounting environment.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a finance team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen the reliability of accounting records, and contribute to a disciplined close process across the organization. This position also plays an important part in consolidations, audit support, and financial analysis that helps leaders make informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing reconciliations for balance sheet accounts. • Record payroll-related transactions each month and verify that associated expenses and liabilities are reflected correctly in the general ledger. • Review payroll balances regularly, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records. • Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare consolidation adjustments and elimination entries for group reporting purposes. • Compile supporting schedules for external audit requests and assist in producing quarterly consolidated financial statements within required timelines. • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and provide variance analysis to help management understand financial performance against plan. • Apply accounting standards and internal policies consistently to support compliance, financial accuracy, and strong internal controls. • Prepare timely ad hoc financial reports and analysis to meet operational and leadership needs.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

US Tax Manager

Stratford, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a client that is seeking an experienced U.S. Corporate Tax Manager to join its tax team. This role is ideal for a tax professional with strong ASC 740 provision experience and a solid background in U.S. corporate income tax compliance, including federal consolidated returns and complex technical tax workpapers. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of tax provision, compliance, technical analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic corporate environment. This is a 6–8-month contract, 1-2 days onsite in Cambridge. Responsibilities· Prepare quarterly U.S. income tax provisions under ASC 740· Prepare quarterly deferred tax asset (DTA) analysis workpapers· Analyze quarterly uncertain tax position (UTP) releases· Prepare entity-level tax return workpapers, including: o trial balance coding, tax depreciation and amortization calculations, supporting tax schedules· Prepare and maintain technical tax workpapers related to: o Section 163(j), Section 174, Section 162(m), GILTI and Subpart F,FDII, BEAT, R&D tax credit, Foreign tax credit (FTC)· Prepare the consolidated Schedule M-1 workpaper· Prepare Form 5472 workpapers for each U.S. entity, as applicable· Prepare intercompany elimination workpapers for both balance sheet and income statement intercompany accounts· Review U.S. tax pro forma returns and the federal consolidated income tax return· Review U.S. cash tax payment workpapers· Review Section 174 and R&D tax credit forecasts· Partner with accounting, finance, and external advisors on tax reporting and compliance matters· Support tax audits, notices, and responses to taxing authorities· Help improve tax processes, controls, and documentation
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z