<p>The Financial Analyst will support financial reporting, analysis, and business performance management activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, contributing to strategic decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across accounting and reporting processes. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple business units to deliver timely insights that support operational and financial success.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support an effective and timely month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, intercompany accounts, prepaid expenses, inventory, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and manage bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and legal entities.</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for business units and subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.</li><li>Prepare quarterly financial reporting packages, including consolidated financial statements and variance analysis for senior leadership and the Board.</li><li>Perform detailed monthly and quarterly variance analyses (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) and provide actionable recommendations to improve business performance.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors during interim and annual audits, including preparing audit documentation and explaining internal controls and processes.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies, IFRS standards, and corporate governance requirements.</li><li>Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and business process documentation.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements within general accounting, reporting, and close processes.</li><li>Support automation initiatives to enhance billing accuracy and improve payment timeliness.</li><li>Assist with tax compliance activities, including Employer Health Tax (EHT) remittances and monthly or quarterly HST filings.</li><li>Complete ad-hoc financial analyses and participate in special projects as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a highly collaborative, long-established organization where people truly build their careers. Due to exciting North American growth, our client is adding a <strong>Controller </strong>to the Finance Team. Our client is known for its supportive culture and exceptionally long tenured team. Our client works onsite because the best ideas—not to mention the strongest relationships—happen when everyone is together.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, as the <strong>Controller</strong>, you’ll be a key contributor and strategic partner across the business. You’ll oversee costing, inventory, reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and project work, while helping elevate systems, processes, and financial insights. This is a hands-on role with strong succession potential for a career‑minded CPA who thrives in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reporting & Financial Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare month‑end financial reporting and KPIs</li><li>Lead quarterly and annual budgeting processes</li><li>Drive reporting automation and implement best practices</li><li>Corporate tax compliance, provisions and planning</li><li>Prepare project reporting and monitor project costs versus budget</li><li>Pension plan accounting and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Inventory Management & Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage annual physical inventory</li><li>Maintain and continuously improve computerized accounting/inventory control systems</li><li>Analyze and reconcile raw materials, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Oversee cycle count processes</li><li>Manage inventory-related month‑end reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Standard Costing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all standard costing and Bill of Materials updates within the ERP system</li><li>Analyze cost‑saving opportunities and recommend improvements</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to deliver high-quality analysis supporting planning and operational decisions</li><li>Update standard costs as required</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Onsite teamwork and mentorship</strong>—work closely with experienced leaders who want you to succeed</li><li><strong>Long-tenured staff</strong>—a supportive culture with deep knowledge and low turnover</li><li><strong>Career growth</strong>—meaningful opportunities to develop into future leadership roles</li><li><strong>Impactful work</strong>—your insights and recommendations directly support operations and strategic decision-making</li><li><strong>Stability & reputation</strong>—join a well-established organization committed to excellence</li><li><strong>Strong compensation package</strong>--competitive salary, bonus, company pension plan, company-paid health benefits </li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Cambridge, Ontario. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, preparing statements, and supporting compliance with tax and audit requirements. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to the financial success of our retail business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Canadian accounting standards.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including intercompany transactions, bank accounts, and fixed assets, to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Manage accounts payable, credit card reconciliations, and journal entries with precision and efficiency.<br>• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, providing variance analysis and recommendations for cost optimization.<br>• Support external audit processes by providing required documentation and clear explanations.<br>• Handle tax filings and compliance, including preparing and submitting tax returns and ensuring timely payments.<br>• Oversee daily cash reconciliation, deposit preparation, and payment processing through online banking platforms.<br>• Process vendor bills and payments for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy in journal entries.<br>• Manage employee credit card transactions and maintain proper documentation.<br>• Maintain organized financial records and support the transition to electronic document management systems.
