<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add an experienced accountant to join their growing Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (60-80K) + 5% EOY bonus</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + other perks/discounts</p><p>-Free parking </p><p>-Excellent team</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting recurring and non-recurring journal entries, completing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate supporting schedules and workpapers.</p><p>• Support audit and compliance requirements by preparing audit schedules, providing documentation to external auditors and tax-related reporting, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies.</p><p>• Collaborate cross-functionally with AP, AR, payroll, and operations teams to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare tax filings, supporting schedules, and related documentation for a range of direct and indirect tax obligations across the company and associated entities.</p><p>• Reconcile tax-related accounts and review balances to ensure financial reporting reflects the organization’s current tax position accurately.</p><p>• Work closely with teams across operations, finance, legal, treasury, and other departments to strengthen controls and improve tax reporting processes.</p><p>• Coordinate information and respond to requests during tax audits and assessments by conducting analysis and assembling required backup documentation.</p><p>• Track filing deadlines, licence renewals, and payment schedules through a maintained compliance calendar to support timely submissions.</p><p>• Liaise with external advisors and service providers by gathering records and preparing materials required for corporate tax and information returns.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance documentation, and automate recurring tax and accounting activities while reducing compliance risk.</p><p>• Support cash forecasting by preparing tax estimates and monitoring payments or recoveries in collaboration with treasury and finance teams.</p><p>• Handling other financial related duties as assigned. </p><p>• Conduct technical research, assist with internal audit queries related to customer setup, and contribute to special projects or other assigned accounting duties.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a construction-focused organization. In this role, you will contribute to accurate financial reporting, support planning and analysis activities, and help strengthen accounting practices across the business. This position is well suited to someone with strong attention to detail who can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement and cross-functional support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other periodic financial reports in a timely manner while helping ensure the accuracy of supporting records.<br>• Review financial results, investigate variances, and provide analysis related to accounts, project costs, and overall business performance.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, assessing trends, and supporting planning discussions.<br>• Maintain and improve accounting procedures and internal controls, including reconciliations, inventory-related checks, and monitoring of purchasing commitments.<br>• Administer key elements of the general ledger and accounting systems, ensuring transactions are recorded properly and consistently.<br>• Assist with year-end audit requirements by preparing working papers, reconciliations, and other documentation requested by external auditors.<br>• Support compliance-related accounting activities and help ensure reporting practices align with established standards and policies.<br>• Provide guidance and informal training to entry-level accounting or administrative team members when needed.<br>• Create and refine performance tracking tools and reports that help leadership monitor operational and financial indicators.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance, and business systems professionals. </p><p>Our Crown Corporation client is seeking a bilingual Accountant for a ten-month contract. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will support day-to-day financial operations in a blue chip organization. </p><p>The Accountant’s duties will include: </p><p>· Validating and posting invoices in accounting systems</p><p>· Coordinating weekly payment production and related reporting</p><p>· Recording and tracking bank deposits and receivables</p><p>· Monitoring contract agreement workflows </p><p>· Providing support and guidance on financial processes and policies</p><p>· Other related duties as required</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis for a short-term assignment. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can help manage an increase in workload while supporting day-to-day financial operations. The role requires strong communication skills, accuracy in high-volume processing, and the ability to work efficiently across payable and receivable activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a large volume of invoices accurately and ensure entries are recorded in Sage in a timely manner.<br>• Review outstanding invoices, clear manual backlogs, and follow through on payment processing activities.<br>• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including billing and payment tracking.<br>• Enter financial data with a high level of accuracy while maintaining organized documentation.<br>• Make required payment or invoice adjustments and ensure changes are properly reflected in the system.<br>• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts to resolve invoice, billing, or payment issues.
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a client looking to add a Property Accountant to their growing Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent position on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-70K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching </p><p>-3 weeks vacation</p><p>-Flex hours</p><p>-Excellent leadership team and culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting for a diverse portfolio of commercial properties.</li><li>Perform month-end close activities, including reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and amortization schedules.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including investigating, following up on, and resolving outstanding items.</li><li>Maintain and monitor the general ledger and chart of accounts to ensure accurate classification of transactions.</li><li>Partner closely with property management teams to address inquiries and resolve day-to-day accounting issues, including unpaid rent matters.</li><li>Prepare and file all property HST remittances in an accurate and timely manner.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, including preparing and distributing rental statements for the upcoming year.</li><li>Complete year-end operating cost reconciliations.</li><li>Ensure new rental notices are issued to tenants in accordance with the upcoming year’s operating budget.</li><li>Provide accurate and timely financial information to internal stakeholders, tenants, and other external parties as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with team members on accounting matters, offering guidance and responding to questions.</li><li>Assist with additional accounting duties and special projects as required.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager/Supervisor</strong> to lead financial operations and provide clear, reliable reporting for leadership and governance groups in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a collaborative leader who can guide a finance team, strengthen controls, and translate complex financial information into practical business insight. The successful candidate will play an important role in planning, audit coordination, process improvement, and the ongoing development of efficient accounting practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Produce and present monthly financial results, analysis, and supporting commentary to management, executives, provincial partners, and the Board of Directors.</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting activities across the finance function, reviewing transactions, workflows, and staff output to maintain accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Guide audit preparation for interim and year-end reviews, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth process.</p><p>• Partner with senior finance leaders to communicate audit outcomes and key financial matters to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.</p><p>• Evaluate opportunities to improve finance operations through technology, including supporting accounting system implementation or upgrades and related process enhancements.</p><p>• Approve and enforce accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and control activities to support compliance and dependable financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare cash flow analysis and develop ad hoc financial reports to support planning, decision-making, and operational needs.</p><p>• Strengthen internal control practices and financial risk management measures to promote sound stewardship of organizational funds.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop Finance Unit employees through recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Manager, Complex Accounting</strong> to lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a finance leader who can navigate complex accounting matters, strengthen reporting processes, and support high-quality analysis across the organization. The successful candidate will bring<strong> strong knowledge of IFRS</strong>, sound judgement in addressing technical accounting issues, and the ability to guide a team in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>RSP matching program. Condensed worked weeks in the summer months. Bonus potential. Hybrid role with paid parking downtown. Benefits immediately.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead the review and oversight of complex accounting matters and significant financial transactions to ensure accurate treatment and reporting.</p><p>• Plan for the adoption of new accounting standards and coordinate their implementation across reporting processes.</p><p>• Identify technical accounting concerns early and introduce practical improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.</p><p>• Manage the year-end and ongoing audit process for multiple entities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.</p><p>• Build effective working relationships with operational teams and finance colleagues to support clear communication and aligned reporting outcomes.</p><p>• Guide initiatives that improve the preparation of reporting schedules, including the use of automation to simplify recurring activities.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor the financial reporting team, setting clear expectations and supporting the delivery of financial statements, reports, and analysis.</p><p>• Organize competing priorities and monitor timelines closely to ensure all reporting obligations are completed on schedule.Complex</p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking to add an experienced Finance Coordinator to their growing team. This is a full-time/permanent role. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-70K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + sick days</p><p>-Christmas Closure</p><p>-Hybrid work model (3 days on site) after probationary period</p><p>-Excellent team and culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and process a high volume of monthly invoices</p><p>• Manage accounts payable by coding and entering vendor invoices, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues</p><p>• Handle employee expense claims and reconcile visa statements with supporting documentation, addressing inconsistencies with cardholders</p><p>• Perform accounts receivable duties, including conducting customer collection calls to ensure timely payments</p><p>• Set up and maintain project budgets and financial records within the project management system</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations and prepare deposits, along with other banking-related tasks</p><p>• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and clients by addressing inquiries and concerns efficiently</p><p>• Assist with year-end financial processes and reporting</p><p>• Organize and maintain financial records, ensuring a structured and accessible filing system</p><p>• Provide backup support for other finance roles during peak periods or staff absences</p>
<p><strong>Controller (Bilingual)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Ottawa | Free Parking</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Not-for-Profit | Unionized Environment</p><p>Our client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual <strong>Controller</strong> to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately <strong>$41M</strong> and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who enjoys working in a mission-driven organization and can balance strategic insight with day-to-day operational execution.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget of approximately $41M.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including internal controls, cash flow, accounting policies, and investments.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and other financial reporting for leadership.</li><li>Monitor financial performance, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to senior leaders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CRA, payroll, and Statistics Canada filings.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits and coordinate all related activities.</li><li>Support contract review and negotiations for goods, services, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, vendors, financial institutions, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain and monitor membership-related financial and reporting data across multiple bargaining units.</li></ul><p><strong>HR, Payroll & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and HR-related budget impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and internal policies.</li><li>Support hiring administration, attendance tracking, benefits coordination, and employee support processes.</li><li>Promote a positive, inclusive workplace through strong HR and administrative practices.</li><li>Oversee office operations, facilities, equipment, reception, and administrative support functions.</li></ul><p><strong>National & Regional Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a financial and administrative resource to national leadership and regional offices.</li><li>Provide guidance on financial procedures, compliance requirements, and administrative best practices.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen shared services across the organization.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of <strong>3 Bookkeepers</strong> and <strong>5 Accounting Assistants</strong>.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>