5 results for Managing Director in Waterloo, ON

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

Operations Finance Director

Brantford, ON
onsite
Temporary
60 - 70 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an interim, hands-on Operations Finance Director to drive performance improvement across a multi-site manufacturing network. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines strong manufacturing operations knowledge with manufacturing finance acumen. This individual will partner closely with senior operations leaders and plant leadership to improve plant performance, reduce manufacturing costs, strengthen KPI visibility and support strategic growth initiatives. The role is highly visible and requires a practical leader who is equally comfortable on the plant floor, in performance reviews and in executive discussions. This working arrangement is 5 days onsite in the Southwestern Ontario location, 3-6 months. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with Plant Managers to improve performance across multiple manufacturing facilities</li><li>Drive cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives</li><li>Develop, standardize and monitor manufacturing KPIs</li><li>Analyze plant performance and identify efficiency opportunities</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and operational planning</li><li>Participate in acquisition integration and capital projects</li><li>Improve accountability and execution across operational initiatives</li><li>Influence change across sites and functions without direct authority</li><li>Approximately 50% travel</li></ul>
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Interim Director of Finance

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Temporary
60 - 70 CAD / Hourly
Interim Director of Finance (6-Month Contract)Location: MississaugaWork Model: Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days remoteDuration: 6 months Our client, a well-established organization, is seeking an Interim Director of Finance to join its leadership team. This is a key position reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing core finance operations, financial reporting, controls, and team leadership.The Interim Director of Finance will provide leadership across day-to-day finance activities while ensuring strong financial governance, reliable reporting, and effective operational controls. The role will have oversight of areas such as accounting operations, payables, receivables, payroll oversight, cash management, and audit coordination, while also partnering with senior leadership on process improvements and evolving finance priorities.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the organization’s core finance and accounting operations</li><li>Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Maintain a strong internal control environment and support compliance requirements</li><li>Serve as a key contact for external audit activity and related deliverables</li><li>Provide leadership over accounts payable and accounts receivable teams</li><li>Oversee payroll from a governance, controls, and financial reporting perspective</li><li>Support cash flow oversight, banking relationships, and treasury-related activities</li><li>Contribute to accounting policy development, process improvement, and finance modernization efforts</li><li>Partner with the CFO and other leaders on cross-functional initiatives impacting finance operations and reporting</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team across finance operations and accounting</li><li>Prepare finance-related materials for executive and board-level review as needed</li></ul>
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This position is responsible for managing the organization's day-to-day accounting functions while ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records and providing reliable financial information to support business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while collaborating closely with leadership in a dynamic, manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting functions </li><li>Maintain the General Ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial transactions </li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP </li><li>Complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations </li><li>Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations </li><li>Maintain prepaid expense, accrual, inventory, and fixed asset schedules </li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions </li><li>Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll while maintaining payroll records- 80 Employees- Non Union- Dayforce</li><li>Coordinate statutory remittances and government filings including HST, WSIB, garnishments, and other required submissions </li><li>Reconcile sub-ledgers to the General Ledger </li><li>Manage cash receipts, bank deposits, petty cash, and cash reconciliations </li><li>Maintain accurate accounting documentation and supporting records </li><li>Assist with management reporting by providing financial analysis and insights </li><li>Maintain personnel files and payroll-related documentation as required </li><li>Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls </li><li>Participate in special projects and perform additional accounting duties as assigned </li></ul>
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations for their manufacturing business. This position is an on-site role that plays a critical part in delivering reliable financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and maintaining effective controls across accounting processes. The successful candidate will work closely with plant leadership, supply chain partners, and senior management while guiding the accounting team and strengthening financial performance through analysis, planning, and process improvement. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, the general ledger, fixed assets, and related financial processes to ensure accurate records and efficient workflows.• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule to the parent company.• Monitor inventory valuation and product costing within a manufacturing setting, reviewing count results, adjustments, and cost movements to maintain dependable financial data.• Evaluate operating and financial results by identifying trends and explaining variances, then provide practical recommendations that support stronger business performance.• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to track plant performance metrics, assess production efficiencies, and highlight opportunities to improve margins and control costs.• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and working capital analysis to support both short-term business needs and longer-range planning.• Maintain a strong control environment by upholding accounting policies, supporting statutory filings and remittances, and preparing for external, internal, and banking audit requirements.• Act as a key financial partner between the Canadian business and U.S. corporate stakeholders, coordinating intercompany activity and delivering clear reporting to senior leadership.• Coach and develop the accounting team through performance feedback, training, hiring support, and cross-functional knowledge sharing that builds capability and accountability.• Identify and implement improvements in reporting practices, system use, and financial processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making support.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z