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11 results for Temporary Accounting And Finance in Waterloo, ON

Controller
  • St. Thomas, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 185000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in St. Thomas, Ontario. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial operations and drive process improvements across various accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will excel in partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial management and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.<br>• Lead internal financial reporting and group-level reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Oversee tax-related activities with support from the group's tax resources.<br>• Develop and implement costing strategies, including standard and actual costing, while collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to optimize inventory management, margins, and cost efficiency.<br>• Monitor and analyze profit and loss statements as well as balance sheets.<br>• Partner with HR, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial processes with organizational goals.<br>• Establish robust internal controls and ensure the organization is prepared for audits.<br>• Support automation initiatives to streamline manual financial processes.<br>• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between Canadian, U.S., and European entities.<br>• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • 2026-04-07T15:08:43Z
Junior Accounting Manager
  • Waterloo, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is a global publicly traded manufacturing company. As a result of exciting growth, they are adding a new position to the Canadian Finance Team in Burlington. As <strong>Junior Accounting Manager</strong>, you will play a key role in managing accounting activities for North American business entities. Reporting to the NA Manager, your responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting activities: journal entries, provisions, general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as liaison between NA Business Units, Shared Services, and Corporate functions.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis for balance sheet and P& L accounts.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and support internal/external audits.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and maintain internal controls.</li><li>Oversee accounting processes performed by external partners for accuracy.</li><li>Support tax reporting and provide financial data as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Monthly & Year-End Closing</strong></p><ul><li>Manage monthly closing activities with accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Resolve issues impacting month-end close and communicate results to stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare internal and external reports for business units, corporate consolidation, and tax authorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Optimization</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in end-to-end projects, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.</li><li>Drive process improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and IT.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and opportunities for optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Strong compensation package including bonus, company-paid benefits from Day 1, company pension, paid vacation & personal days, CPA dues, PD and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>Hybrid work arrangement.</li><li>Opportunity to work for a large global publicly traded company.</li><li>Exciting future career growth.</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-07T19:34:10Z
Finance Transformation Lead
  • Cambridge, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55.41 - 64.16 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> SAP S/4HANA Finance Functional Lead</p><p><strong>Project Duration:</strong> 8-10 months</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cambridge, 4 days onsite </p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p> Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud finance professional</strong> who can <strong>hit the ground running</strong> and play a critical role in supporting a large-scale implementation. This person will spend approximately <strong>60% of their time supporting project leads</strong> while also serving as the key liaison between <strong>finance stakeholders and technical teams</strong>. </p><p>The ideal candidate will bring a strong <strong>finance background</strong>, hands-on experience with <strong>general ledger (GL)</strong> processes and <strong>chart of accounts (COA) mapping</strong>, and the ability to help guide conversations around current-state versus future-state processes in an SAP transformation environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support project leads across the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation. </li><li>Act as the primary liaison between finance and technical teams to ensure alignment on requirements, design, and execution. </li><li>Lead and facilitate meetings with business and project stakeholders. </li><li>Provide functional finance expertise related to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. </li><li>Drive discussions around <strong>GL structure, financial processes, and COA mapping</strong>. </li><li>Help navigate stakeholder expectations, including situations where business users may prefer legacy processes, while supporting the implementation of best practices in the new system. </li><li>Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify gaps, resolve issues, and keep the project moving forward. </li><li>Assist with implementation activities leading up to go-live. </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-20T18:48:44Z
Junior Accountant
  • Brantford, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 70000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career and work directly in the heart of the manufacturing sector? Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys full-cycle accounting responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage full cycle Accounts Payable (AP) processes: invoice entry, coding, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, and reporting support.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations (bank, AP, AR, inventory, intercompany).</li><li>Support finance team with audit prep, data analysis, and ad hoc projects.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and consistency of records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-16T17:43:44Z
Accounting Administrator
  • Brantford, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 80000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Administrator to join our team in Brantford, Ontario. This role involves managing various accounting tasks while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial operations. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining financial records, generating reports, and supporting audits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.</p><p>• Apply customer payments, issue credits when necessary, and monitor accounts receivable for overdue balances.</p><p>• Maintain control files for US$ and Canadian$ bank accounts, including preparing monthly financial forecasts.</p><p>• Generate finance reports as required and complete monthly financial statements with detailed general ledger analysis.</p><p>• Assist with cost accounting, balance sheet analysis, and the preparation of audit schedules for external auditors.</p><p>• Support the development of internal controls and accounting processes to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Perform monthly transaction reconciliations to trial balance and prepare audit documentation for third-party auditors.</p><p>• Complete inventory adjustments and ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Handle general office duties and assist with IT-related functions as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-29T19:18:46Z
Accounting Manager
  • Oxford County, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45.00 - 50.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Accounting Manager </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oxford County, ON</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Onsite; (1 day remote after initial training)</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 2 – 3 months </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead full-cycle accounting in a project focused environment. Reporting to the finance leader, this role is responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities, financial reporting through the P& L, and oversight of a small accounting team. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger activity</li><li>Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare financial reporting through the P& L</li><li>Support IFRS revenue recognition, including percentage of completion and time-and-material accounting</li><li>Oversee accounting across legal entities and business units</li><li>Supervise AP, AR, and a part-time accountant</li><li>Work within Great Plains and use Excel for reporting and analysis</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-29T19:08:45Z
Controller
  • Woodstock, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 135000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client in the Woodstock - London corridor is looking for a Controller to join its leadership team and help support the continued growth and professionalization of its finance function.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting directly to the operational leader of the organization, the Controller will be a key contributor responsible for overseeing core accounting operations across multiple locations. This role will also play an important part in strengthening finance processes, systems, and controls as the organization continues to scale.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is well suited to a hands‑on Controller who enjoys working in a dynamic, environment and who brings a strong foundation in technical accounting, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation</li><li>Create and maintain the general ledger and ensure financial integrity in accordance with ASPE</li><li>Create schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other key balances</li><li>Lead monthly forecasting, and partner with the leadership on annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory filings, including HST, WSIB, EHT, and income tax remittances</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and prepare year‑end working papers and audit schedules</li><li>Develop and document company‑wide accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Support the design and maintenance of internal controls</li><li>Perform variance analysis, identify key drivers, and provide recommendations</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and scale accounting processes and reporting</li><li>Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and data migrations as required</li><li>Act as a finance business partner to operational teams</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff as needed</li><li>Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives that improve financial visibility and discipline</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-20T13:08:49Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Oakville, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 65000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Coordinator, Accounts Payable & Reception to join our team in Oakville, Ontario. In this role, you will handle various accounts payable and receivable tasks, ensuring financial accuracy and timely processing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts receivable transactions, including generating invoices, applying payments, and conducting collection calls.</p><p>• Verify and process accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper approvals and accurate coding.</p><p>• Prepare and issue vendor payments through methods such as EFTs and cheques in a timely manner.</p><p>• Perform daily bank reconciliations and support general ledger postings.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with customers to address payment issues, outstanding invoices, or inquiries.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and provide updates on payment statuses.</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate financial records for accounts receivable and payable.</p><p>• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to AR and AP functions.</p>
  • 2026-04-18T01:34:03Z
Finance Manager
  • Hamilton, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Due to exciting growth within the organization, our client is adding a new Finance position. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the <strong>Finance Manager </strong>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a designated <strong>CPA or CPA student </strong>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 <strong>CPA Canada practical experience requirements</strong> and offers long‑term growth potential as the organization continues to scale.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><strong>Why Join</strong></p><ul><li><strong>CPA mentorship</strong> and qualifying experience across core technical competencies</li><li><strong>Hybrid flexibility</strong> for work‑life balance</li><li>Opportunity to <strong>support and give back to the community</strong></li><li>Broad exposure across <strong>not‑for‑profit and commercial entities</strong></li><li>Strong long‑term <strong>career growth potential</strong></li></ul><p><strong>CPA Supervision & Development</strong></p><p>This role is supervised and mentored by a qualified CPA and is structured to support <strong>progressive responsibility and professional judgment</strong> across financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and audit support, consistent with <strong>CPA Canada experience requirements</strong>.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-28T13:48:44Z
Sr. Tax Consultant (Permanent hire)
  • Waterloo or Toronto, On (hybrid), ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced tax specialist to support cross-border tax reporting and withholding compliance for a complex financial services environment in Toronto or Waterloo, Ontario. This position plays an important role in meeting Canadian and U.S. tax obligations related to intermediary requirements, FATCA, and Common Reporting Standard reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to strengthen reporting accuracy, maintain current procedural guidance, and help ensure regulatory expectations are met. This role requires employees to be on site 2 days per week, either in their office in Waterloo or Toronto. For a highly qualified candidate, other Canadian office locations would be considered (Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, etc).</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare U.S. tax filings and information slips associated with intermediary obligations, including annual returns and investor reporting documents.</p><p>• Assess W-8 and W-9 documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and suitability for withholding tax purposes.</p><p>• Monitor withholding activity to verify that tax is applied correctly in line with applicable regulatory and reporting rules.</p><p>• Lead the periodic intermediary review process by gathering supporting records, coordinating with external reviewers, and addressing follow-up questions.</p><p>• Complete annual reconciliations related to U.S. tax reporting, including comparisons between reported withholding amounts and remittances made by the organization or other withholding agents.</p><p>• Track legislative and regulatory developments affecting intermediary, FATCA, and Common Reporting Standard requirements, and put necessary updates into practice.</p><p>• Maintain and revise internal tax procedures, reference materials, and compliance documentation to reflect current obligations.</p><p>• Provide practical tax guidance to operational teams to support accurate execution of day-to-day processes and reporting activities.</p>
  • 2026-04-28T20:14:00Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Guelph, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 115000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic service industry team in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, you will leverage your analytical expertise to drive impactful decisions through data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, support sales initiatives, and contribute to the development of innovative reporting solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze pricing structures and conduct scenario planning to assess the impact of price adjustments on revenue and volume.<br>• Manage sales commissions and bonus structures, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.<br>• Create and deliver quarterly business review reports, including PowerPoint presentations that summarize key findings.<br>• Support ad hoc data requests such as updating accounts and analyzing lost customer trends.<br>• Develop and optimize reporting capabilities using tools like Power BI, including data cleansing and integration.<br>• Participate in weekly stand-up meetings to coordinate team efforts and share updates.<br>• Lead special projects, including integrating new systems and documenting changes effectively.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization's budgeting and forecasting processes.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to streamline operations.<br>• Train and mentor team members to enhance their analytical and reporting skills.
  • 2026-04-13T20:23:43Z