11 results for Vpdirector Finance in Kitchener, ON
Director of Finance *ON SITE*<p>We are seeking a Director of Finance to join our client's team in the manufacturing industry. The Director of Finance's primary role will be to manage the financial planning, reporting, and cost analysis of the operation, as well as implementing financial strategies. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead our finance department in providing strategic financial direction and support to the manufacturing division.</p><p>• Implement cost control measures and identify areas for cost reduction without compromising quality or safety.</p><p>• Oversee the financial planning and analysis (FP& A) processes for manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow, operating expenses, and capital expenditures for manufacturing departments.</p><p>• Prepare and present financial reports related to manufacturing operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).</p><p>• Work with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audits.</p><p>• Partner with senior management to align financial strategies with business objectives and manufacturing goals.</p><p>• Assess the financial impact of potential new product lines, expansion efforts, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring ongoing training and career development.</p><p>• Evaluate and implement financial systems, processes, and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.</p>Financial Analyst (Manager)<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst (Manager) in the Guelph- Wellington Region. In this role, you will lead the finance team in planning, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the company's financial performance. This includes leading financial analysis procedures, forecasting, and reporting to ensure efficient financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the annual and quarterly budgeting process across the organization</p><p>• Utilize data-driven insights about departmental metrics to improve business decisions</p><p>• Coordinate, prepare, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual rolling forecasts</p><p>• Analyze historical data, predict future results, and explain budget variances</p><p>• Review operations profit and loss statements to identify cost-saving opportunities</p><p>• Interact proactively and collaboratively with various team members on a regular basis</p><p>• Establish budget and operational benchmarks and prepare monthly/annual forecasts</p><p>• Continually develop tools/systems and automate processes to enhance reporting functionality</p><p>• Perform quantitative analysis for strategic planning, special projects, and management reports</p><p>• Maintain awareness of proper internal controls and recommend actions for any deficiencies</p>Finance Business Partner<p>We searching for a Finance Business Partner to join our Halton headquartered client. Our client is a global distribution company with locations across Canada. In the role of Finance Business Partner, you will support the Regional Leader in providing financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions to grow both top line revenues and bottom line profits. As the Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal part in the financial management of the business, providing vital input into decision-making processes, and ensuring financial integrity throughout all aspects of the operations. <strong>This is a hybrid position which requires up to 3 days per week onsite.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>To be considered for the position of Finance Business Partner, you must have a strong foundation in financial planning and analysis. Perhaps you are currently a Senior Financial Analyst looking for the next step in your career. You are naturally inquisitive, always go above and beyond and can challenge the business to improve where necessary. You are not simply a CPA who will sit at your desk to reconcile g/l accounts and prepare financial statements. You enjoy getting out there to collaborate with Operations and teams across the organization. You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced and demanding environment and love to understand the business from end to end. You do not shy away from analyzing the company's financial position from all angles: revenues, margins, labour and overhead, expenses and working capital.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Performance Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Provide insightful commentary on monthly regional financial performance, including Sales, Margins, Operating Expenses, and Working Capital.</li><li>Conduct in-depth analysis to identify areas for improvement and offer recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting and Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute budgeting and forecasting processes for the Business Unit, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.</li><li>Collaborate with the Regional Business Leader to define, plan, and execute strategies to meet targets and grow the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Accountability and Performance Management</strong></p><ul><li>Help ensure the Business Unit is successful in completing initiatives and attaining regional budgets.</li><li>Analyze Business Unit performance, track results, and report on performance metrics while identifying and communicating opportunities for improvement.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Review and Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Assist the Regional Business Leader with the preparation and presentation of monthly financial results to the Leadership Team.</li><li>Present key insights during monthly Business Reviews, focusing on P& L, Balance Sheet, and market trends affecting financial performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Foster excellent working relationships with key internal stakeholders to support financial decision-making and business growth.</li><li>Engage with various departments to provide financial insight, influence operational decisions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.</li></ul><p><br></p>Corporate Tax Director (hybrid)<p>We are seeking a Director, Corporate Tax. In this role, you will be a key player in our client's Corporate Tax team, applying your extensive knowledge of global tax rules to our client's worldwide operations and growth. You will offer analytical, planning, and financial reporting support to our executive team. </p><p><br></p><p>Director, Corporate Tax Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the development of tax strategies aimed at reducing tax liability while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.</p><p>• Play a proactive role in tax planning, identifying tax-saving opportunities, credits, and deductions while maintaining a strong ethical and legal stance.</p><p>• Supervise the global tax reporting process, including local tax provision oversight, consolidation, disclosure, and controls. </p><p>• Work with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, HR, and divisional operations to provide tax guidance for various business initiatives.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and manage the tax department, ensuring efficient and effective operations.</p><p>• Supervise the preparation and submission of all tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Collaborate with the finance team to provide accurate tax rate forecasts and tax budgets to proactively support accurate financial planning.</p><p>• Assess potential tax risks, manage tax risk within the corporate framework, oversee global tax exams.</p><p>• Participate in M& A activities, including planning, due diligence, legal document review, integration planning and execution.</p><p>• Stay informed about global tax laws and regulations to ensure complete and accurate compliance.</p>Payroll Manager<p>Our client is a well-established construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Ontario. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a skilled Payroll Manager to join their team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The Payroll Manager will oversee and manage the entire payroll process for a workforce that includes both unionized and non-union employees. The ideal candidate will have strong experience handling union payroll in the construction industry and be well-versed in collective agreements, compliance, and reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with labor laws, union agreements, and company policies.</p><p>· Administer and manage union payroll, including calculations for union dues, benefits, and remittances.</p><p>· Stay up-to-date with collective agreements and ensure payroll policies align with union regulations.</p><p>· Handle payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits to maintain compliance with provincial and federal tax laws.</p><p>· Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll-related government remittances (CPP, EI, taxes, WSIB, etc.).</p><p>· Manage payroll software and systems, ensuring efficient and streamlined payroll operations.</p><p>· Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure proper payroll funding and benefits administration.</p><p>· Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, unions, and management.</p><p>· Support year-end processes, including T4s, ROEs, and other tax filings.</p>Corporate Tax Manager *REMOTE*<p>We are on the lookout for a dedicated Corporate Tax Manager to join our team in Etobicoke, Ontario. In this Corporate Tax Manager role, you will be the point of contact for all tax-related matters of our legal entities. As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will manage the company's tax filings, remittances, and continuity schedules for over 20 international legal entities. You will also play a crucial role in the establishment and development of future legal entities in line with the company's growth or acquisition plans.</p><p><br></p><p>Corporate Tax Manager Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee the accurate and timely filing of all tax and information for our international legal entities.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with outsourced tax service providers to ensure all tax-related tasks are performed efficiently.</p><p>• Involve in strategic tax planning, financial reporting, and compliance, providing comprehensive assistance to the Head of Corporate Tax.</p><p>• Prepare and review all assigned Canadian and foreign corporate income tax, indirect tax, and information returns.</p><p>• Handle the preparation of relevant SEC financial statement disclosures, tax reserves, uncertain tax positions, and annual effective tax rate computations.</p><p>• Supervise the preparation and review of tax returns for the company’s international subsidiaries.</p><p>• Coordinate and review information provided for the preparation of accounting for income taxes for international subsidiaries.</p><p>• Work on developing effective and operationally sound tax strategies to reduce the overall tax burden of the consolidated group of companies.</p><p>• Oversee the outsourcing and results of all R& D tax studies.</p><p>• Ensure the company is compliant with all its indirect tax obligations such as Canadian Harmonized Sales Taxes (HST/QST), Global Value Added Taxes, etc.</p><p>• Provide tax-related advice on all employee-related tax issues, including payroll taxes, T& E, and stock-based compensation.</p><p>• Prepare responses to tax notifications from federal, state/provincial, and global tax authorities.</p><p>• Implement tax planning strategies to help the company in budgeting, planning, and managing its effective tax rate.</p><p>• Act as a Tax Lead on all Legal Entity Rationalization, Intercompany transactions, and M& A activity.</p>Controller<p>Robert Half has an excellent opportunity for a 1-year contract Controllership., The Controller will play a key role within the finance team, reporting directly to the CEO and managing the end-to-end accounting responsibilities for the business. This role requires a self-starter with strong communication skills, construction industry knowledge, and proficiency in accounting systems, particularly Maestro and Excel.</p><p>The Controller will oversee month-end and year-end functions, perform financial analysis, and collaborate with an AP Clerk and Office Manager on supporting day-to-day financial operations. Familiarity with construction industry accounting practices like percentage-of-completion methods is essential. <strong>This working arrangement is 100% onsite. Located midway between Sarnia, ON and London, ON.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform full-cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing insights and recommendations.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and collaborate closely with office administration.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, payment schedules, and contracts.</li><li>Manage finance functions using the ERP system and Excel (pivots, macros).</li><li>Analyze business performance to assist in decision-making processes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p>Revenue ManagerWe are offering an exciting opportunity for a Revenue Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be leading financial planning, monitoring, and reporting strategies while working with team members across our organization to ensure efficient financial operations. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Play a key role in the annual and quarterly budgeting process across the organization<br>• Analyze, review, and provide insightful suggestions on budget variances based on historical data and predictions of future results<br>• Establish operational benchmarks and lead the creation of monthly/annual forecasts<br>• Implement and manage tools/systems to automate processes and streamline forecasting and budgeting for enhanced reporting functionality<br>• Conduct regular interactions with team members across various departments in a proactive and collaborative manner<br>• Review operational profit and loss statements to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement these initiatives cross-functionally<br>• Utilize data-driven insights from key data sources to improve business decisions regarding important departmental metrics<br>• Coordinate, prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual rolling forecasts and prepare reports on actuals vs. budgeted results<br>• Ensure awareness of proper internal controls and make recommendations for any deficiencies<br>• Utilize your exceptional analytical, quantitative, and statistical skills to undertake quantitative analysis for strategic planning, special projects, and management reports.Accounting Manager/Supervisor<p>We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team in Waterloo, Ontario. In this role, you will be expected to oversee a team of four, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and compliance with established procedures and policies. You will also liaise with external parties and participate in management meetings to align financial strategies with business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Guide and oversee the work of a four-member team, including areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and warehouse administration.</p><p>• Develop and enforce financial controls, procedures, and policies across the business to guarantee accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Supervise and perform bank account management, gift card and other balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Handle HST remittances and manage fixed asset calculations across various locations.</p><p>• Work in collaboration with the head office and in-store operations team to achieve business objectives.</p><p>• Act as the primary contact for the annual external audit and ensure the use of proper accounting procedures by all accounting personnel.</p><p>• Assist with activities related to payroll using ADP software and manage payroll-related tasks such as garnishee orders and employment confirmation letters.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and maintain the financial books of associated real estate companies.</p><p>• Participate in management meetings to plan and strategize towards achieving organizational objectives.</p><p>• Assist with Human Resource related functions such as screening applicants, managing group benefit plans, and ensuring compliance with ESA and Human Rights legislation</p>Assistant Controller<p>We are in search of an Assistant Controller to add to our Client's team based in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will be critical to the daily operations of their accounting functions, including Payroll, Project Administration, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with a keen ability to support their team and manage critical tasks with precision. If you consider yourself a team player who has a "Can-Do" Attitude - keep reading.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide back-up and vacation cover for all Accounting Department staff - Payroll, Project Admin, A/R and A/P</li><li>Oversee Payroll Statutory requirements, reporting and filings (WSIB, EHT, CLAC remittances, garnishments)</li><li>Ensure that all taxes (Corporate, HST) and other government reporting are filed in a timely manner</li><li>Ability to monitor and manage customer invoicing, cash receipts and change order administration</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end including preparing and processing journal entries, accruals and reconciliations between sub-ledgers and general ledger</li><li>Manage the maintenance of and the reporting on Fixed Assets and company-owned Material/Inventory</li><li>Monitor daily banking activities and perform bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist external IT service provider and coordinate interactions with them and all other employees</li><li>Manage all aspects of bookkeeping for 2 separate Building Companies</li><li>Co-ordinate and interact with external auditors, banks and other third parties</li><li>Ability to monitor and manage vendor invoice entry, monthly vendor payments and company credit card process</li><li>Any other accounting or finance related tasks as required to meet company objectives</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>Controller<p>As the Controller, you will oversee the company’s accounting functions, from day-to-day accounting to reporting and analysis. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a small business environment and is comfortable managing multiple tasks, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and timeliness. You will be responsible for ensuring financial compliance, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, managing foreign exchange risks, and preparing financial reports for management.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Financial Reporting & Analysis:</p><p>Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the management team.</p><p>Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial performance.</p><p>Lead the budgeting process, track expenses against budget, and provide variance analysis.</p><p>Work with management to develop financial forecasts based on operational needs and market conditions.</p><p>Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.</p><p>Ensure the accuracy of general ledger entries and reconcile bank statements.</p><p>Manage payroll processing and tax filings for employees.</p><p>Monitor cash flow and liquidity to maintain healthy financial status.</p><p>Develop and manage foreign exchange (FX) strategies for international transactions.</p><p>Ensure timely and cost-effective currency conversion for international business activities.</p><p>Monitor and mitigate foreign exchange risks, including hedging and securing favorable exchange rates when applicable.</p><p>Stay updated on global financial markets and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on business operations.</p><p>Prepare and submit required local tax filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and other compliance-related documentation.</p><p>Ensure the company is in compliance with all financial regulations and accounting standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Process Improvement:</p><p><br></p><p>Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes, including accounting software, reporting methods, and internal controls.</p><p>Implement and maintain systems that ensure accurate, up-to-date financial information is available at all times.</p><p>Team Collaboration:</p><p><br></p><p>Work closely with the management team to make data-driven decisions that align with business objectives.</p><p>Communicate financial performance clearly to non-financial team members.</p><p>Assist with various ad-hoc financial tasks as needed.</p><p>Qualifications:</p><p><br></p><p>Education & Experience:</p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.</p><p>CPA designation is a plus, but not required.</p><p>10+ years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in the transportation, trucking, or logistics industry.</p><p>Strong expertise in US Foreign Exchange and experience with managing international financial transactions and currency risk.</p><p>Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks is an asset), Advanced Microsoft Excel</p>