3 results for Director Of Financial Systems in Kitchener, ON

Director of Finance

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
160000 - 185000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, in West GTA, a leading organization experiencing significant growth, is seeking a highly strategic Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations and guide the company’s long‑term financial health. This senior leader will partner closely with the President and executive team to drive performance, strengthen financial management, and support sustainable expansion.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership—paired with the ability to enhance systems, manage risk, and ensure the organization is positioned for continued success. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop long‑term financial strategies, models, and forecasts that support organizational growth and guide executive decision‑making.</li><li>Oversee accurate and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and governance.</li><li>Lead the full budgeting process across all projects, monitor performance, analyze variances, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.</li><li>Manage and authorize all purchase orders and work orders to ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial covenants.</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with tax regulations, auditing requirements, and funder guidelines.</li><li>Oversee both internal and external audits to maintain financial integrity and compliance.</li><li>Lead and mentor finance and accounting teams to foster accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Serve as a key liaison to funders, partners, and internal stakeholders by delivering clear, data‑driven financial insights and reporting.</li><li>Evaluate, implement, and enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting technologies to improve efficiency and support sound decision‑making.</li></ul>
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is hiring a Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight. This is a fully on-site role in Kitchener, Ontario. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, leadership capability, and a hands-on approach to financial management in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full month-end close cycle, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and completion of close activities within established timelines.• Direct general ledger activities, cash oversight, and the preparation of complete monthly financial statements with a high standard of accuracy.• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, control frameworks, and financial procedures that support compliance and operational effectiveness.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, purchasing support, and broader financial planning initiatives across the business.• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Prepare financial reporting, performance analysis, and risk insights for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.• Manage banking relationships, tax coordination, external reporting requirements, and audit activities with outside partners.• Monitor cash flow trends, develop cash projections, and recommend approaches to optimize liquidity and use of available funds.• Track key business metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce unnecessary costs, and strengthen profitability.• Evaluate accounting systems and tools on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall financial operations.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Hamilton, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Due to exciting growth within the organization, our client is adding a new Finance position. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Finance Manager 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. This is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA or CPA student 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 CPA Canada practical experience requirements and offers long‑term growth potential as the organization continues to scale. Key Responsibilities<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>Why Join<ul><li>CPA mentorship and qualifying experience across core technical competencies</li><li>Hybrid flexibility for work‑life balance</li><li>Opportunity to support and give back to the community</li><li>Broad exposure across not‑for‑profit and commercial entities</li><li>Strong long‑term career growth potential</li></ul>CPA Supervision & DevelopmentThis role is supervised and mentored by a qualified CPA and is structured to support progressive responsibility and professional judgment across financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and audit support, consistent with CPA Canada experience requirements.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z