<p>Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced financial services company, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead their finance function through an exciting phase of growth and modernization. This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a blend of public practice and industry experience—for example, a current Controller looking to step into a broader, more strategic leadership role. You will oversee financial reporting, tax, and regulatory compliance while driving process improvements and system enhancements across the finance organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee corporate tax compliance and planning, including income tax, GST/HST, and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Manage regulatory reporting requirements and coordinate external audits with precision and efficiency.</p><p>• Champion the modernization of financial systems and processes, identifying opportunities to automate workflows and enhance reporting capabilities.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support systems change projects to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability, adaptability, and a culture of excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global leader in marine engineering. Based in North Vancouver, this opportunity is within a cutting-edge organization focused on the design, production, and support of unique marine equipment for defense and government clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you will lead and safeguard all financial operations of the company, ensuring compliance with stringent defense contracting requirements. As a member of the executive team, you will report directly to the CEO and provide comprehensive and authoritative financial guidance as the organization expands its technical programs and production capabilities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, banking) and manage timely, audit-ready month/quarter/year-end closes.</li><li>Lead cash-flow forecasting, job-costing, project accounting, and capital allocation for engineering and manufacturing contracts.</li><li>Maintain strict compliance with defense contract standards (including NATO and allied naval procurement), export controls (ITAR/CGP), and DCAA-style audit practices.</li><li>Drive annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting, and financial modelling for new investments and production expansion.</li><li>Develop, implement, and enforce robust internal controls for procurement, inventory, contract billing, and risk management.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project management teams to support strategic decision-making and program execution.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors and manage specialized corporate insurance programs.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This position offers the flexibility of working from home and in office in Burnaby, British Columbia. As a key member of the accounts payable team, you will handle a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient processing of invoices, expenses, and payments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage a high volume of invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding.</p><p>• Handle credit card transactions and reconcile monthly statements.</p><p>• Perform full-cycle accounts payable tasks, including data entry, coding, approvals, and cheque runs.</p><p>• Utilize systems such as NetSuite, Concur, and Coupa to manage expenses and process payments.</p><p>• Support expense management processes using Concur to ensure timely reimbursements.</p><p>• Collaborate with the team to maintain accurate records and streamline accounts payable workflows.</p><p>• Assist in transitioning towards automation for accounts payable processes.</p><p>• Conduct Excel-based reconciliations using tools like pivot tables and v-lookups.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards during payment processing.</p><p>• Provide general support to the accounts payable team as needed.</p>
<p>Our publicly traded client in mining is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist for their growing team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for full cycle Accounts Payable; from entering and coding invoices to getting approvals and taking care of the biweekly cheque runs (mostly EFTs, ACH and wire payments). Additional responsibilities will include maintaining monthly schedules monthly accruals, expense reports, account reconciliations, vendor file maintenance, monthly bank reconciliations and payroll journal entries. Once the client upgrades their ERP system, next year, the Accounts Payable process will become less manual and there will be the opportunity to take on duties beyond current duties.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
