<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review financial analyses that support budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day business decisions.</p><p>• Lead recurring reporting activities by producing accurate financial results, variance explanations, and performance summaries for stakeholders.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close tasks and coordinate accounting-related activities to ensure timely and reliable financial information.</p><p>• Develop ad hoc reports and detailed data reviews to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across operations.</p><p>• Use reporting platforms and analytical tools, including systems such as Power BI, to improve visibility into financial performance.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen budget processes, enhance reporting quality, and support effective capacity planning.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support continuous improvement objectives.</p><p>• Contribute to specialized financial projects, including data analysis initiatives and system-related reporting changes, as required.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Business Partnership</p><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><p>Team Leadership</p><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><p>Audit, Compliance & Controls</p><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><p>Reporting & Process Improvement</p><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><p><br></p>
<p> Accounting Manager </p><p><br></p><p>Are you a CPA (or CPA-track) professional who thrives in a fast-paced sales and service environment and enjoys owning the financial processes that keep a business running efficiently?</p><p>Our client is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to take ownership of financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations, and operational accounting. This highly visible role will partner closely with Sales, Service, Collections, Operations, and senior leadership to ensure strong financial controls, optimize working capital, and support business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Own</p><ul><li>Lead the full month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, accruals, foreign exchange transactions, and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Own balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity financial activities, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Manage daily treasury and cash management functions, including cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, borrowing requirements, liquidity management, bank relationships, and foreign currency exposure.</li><li>Monitor working capital performance, supporting collections, receivables management, cash conversion initiatives, and process improvements across the business.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reporting packages, cash flow reporting, profitability analysis, and operational performance metrics.</li><li>Partner closely with Sales and Service leadership to evaluate business performance, customer profitability, revenue trends, and operational initiatives.</li><li>Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue accounting, warranty reserves, and transactional review within a high-volume commercial environment.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, internal controls, reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and financial systems.</li><li>Coordinate audit, tax, banking, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements while maintaining strong governance and financial controls.</li><li>Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused finance culture.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its accounting function and oversee a team of accounting professionals.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting directly to senior leadership, this position is responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, month-end and year-end activities, audit coordination, budgeting support, and the ongoing development of accounting processes and systems.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers a unique blend of hands-on accounting, leadership responsibility, and business partnership within a dynamic manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals</li><li>Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting systems</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audit requirements</li><li>Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and reporting efficiencies</li><li>Assist with ERP optimization and systems enhancements</li><li>Partner with operational and business leaders to support organizational objectives</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle to ensure accurate records and timely completion across all entities.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and interpret financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documents to maintain reporting quality and consistency.</p><p>• Manage core finance operations, including accounts payable, cash oversight, and related transactional activities.</p><p>• Partner with senior leaders to assess business results, highlight financial risks, and identify opportunities for improved performance.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and support the finance team by setting clear priorities, accountability measures, and service expectations.</p><p>• Strengthen internal control practices and governance standards to support compliance, audit readiness, and organizational growth.</p><p>• Drive process enhancements by introducing automation, technology, and AI-based solutions that improve efficiency and data accuracy.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning while aligning financial insights with operational needs across consulting and construction-focused business lines.</p>