<p>Our extremely reputable and well-respected client is looking for a fluently <strong>Bilingual Administrative Assistant</strong> to join their team on a long-term contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support in a unionized environment, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide administrative support by managing schedules, organizing meetings, and arranging travel plans.</p><p>• Handle data entry tasks with accuracy, ensuring all information is properly maintained and updated.</p><p>• Coordinate and schedule conferences, meetings, and appointments to meet organizational needs.</p><p>• Respond to inbound inquiries via phone and email, delivering exceptional customer service.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</p><p>• Manage and track grievances within the unionized environment, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between departments and external stakeholders as required.</p><p>• Ensure all records and files are organized and accessible when needed.</p><p>• Support the planning and execution of various administrative projects and initiatives.</p>
<p><strong>We are looking for a skilled Office Manager/Accountant to oversee both bookkeeping and administrative functions in a law firm. This is a 4 days/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounts payable/receivable and general ledger entries.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and year-end reports.</li><li>Administer payroll and employee benefits.</li><li>Administer general and professional insurance coverage.</li><li>Reconcile general and trust accounts in compliance with Law Society regulations.</li><li>Monitor cash flow.</li><li>Coordinate with external accountants for audits and tax filings.</li><li>Maintain financial records and internal controls.</li><li>Law Pro Filings</li><li>GST/HST Filings</li><li>Annual Law Society Returns</li><li>Liase with bank, LawPro, Insurance carriers, vendors, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Office Management Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee office operations and administrative staff.</li><li>Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance.</li><li>Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff.</li><li>Ensure data security and consult with IT support.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic & Leadership Functions:</strong></p><ul><li>Support partners with strategic planning and operational improvements.</li><li>Implement workflow efficiencies and best practices.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal and professional standards.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and bilingual Administrative Assistant to join our clients team in Ottawa, Ontario. This is a long-term contract position within a unionized environment, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to organizational success. The ideal candidate will have strong multitasking abilities and be proficient in both English and French.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage data entry tasks with accuracy, ensuring that all information is properly recorded and maintained.</p><p>• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for team members.</p><p>• Provide exceptional customer service by handling inbound calls and responding to email correspondence in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support grievance processes by maintaining records and handling related documentation.</p><p>• Perform administrative tasks such as drafting documents and preparing presentations using Microsoft Office tools.</p><p>• Organize and maintain schedules, ensuring appointments and deadlines are met.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to address inquiries and resolve issues effectively.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data security in all administrative activities.</p>
<p>Our client one hour East of Ottawa is seeking an In-Direct Tax Manager. Reporting to the Controller - Commercial, the Manager, Tax and Compliance will provide support to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance reporting for MacEwen Petroleum and related companies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Very good opportunity to grow in to Tax Manager. This is a fully on site role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>-Preparing returns and analysis, and documentation for all direct and indirect taxes for the group of companies.</p><p>-Partnering with business departments to define measure, analyze, and improve controls, reports, and tax-related processes.</p><p>-Tax accounts for financial reporting purposes to ensure activity and balances are reconciled and appropriately reflect the Company’s tax position and status.</p><p>-Proactively and effectively supporting the management of tax audits and assessments by performing technical analysis and gathering documentation in support of the audit process.</p><p>-Maintaining and monitoring a tax compliance calendar to ensure all returns are filed in a timely manner.</p><p>-Ensuring that all necessary tax licenses are up to date.</p><p>-Gathering and preparing necessary documents and liaising with external service providers to prepare all corporate tax and information returns.</p><p>-Consistently monitoring and evaluating the internal processes and guidelines to ensure efficiency and providing recommendations on optimizing and automating the tax function while minimizing tax risks.</p><p>-Assisting with any tax matters associated with enterprise initiatives, business transactions and tax projects.</p><p>-Ensuring that procedural documentation is up-to-date and easily followed.</p><p>-Preparing estimates and monitor tax payments/refunds to assist the Treasury Group with short and long-term cash tax forecasts.</p><p>-Participating in special projects/performing technical research as assigned by management.</p><p>-Staying up to date on developments in Canadian tax law that impact the company.</p><p>-Creation of internal audit queries that will ensure all customers are setup accordingly.</p><p>-Other related duties as required or assigned.</p>
<p>Our downtown client is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor who will provide support to the Manager Internal Audit and lead teams in internal audit. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li> Actively participates in department planning sessions to assist in developing a flexible audit plan. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently performs assigned work including: o Leading an audit team as the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) to manage and complete assigned projects; </li><li>Preparing individual work programs for routine assignments and assisting in the preparation of work programs in more complex engagements; o Completing assigned work independently under the supervision of Manager or Director for more complex assignments; o Communicating effectively with the team, throughout the work; o Analyzing data in routine situations (in certain situations, uses audit tools to facilitate the analysis);</li><li> Preparing files and raising exceptions and providing value added recommendations; o Providing input into reports; and o Managing his/her own time within the approved budget. </li><li>Actively participates in team discussions, providing feedback to others within the group; </li><li>Builds and maintains networks with managers and employees;</li><li> Maintains currency in detail oriented standards (IIA, CIA, ISACA etc.) and applies these standards in every day interaction with clients and in the performance of work;</li><li>Maintains technical skills; and </li><li>Perform other administrative tasks as assigned in support of the overall department objectives.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our client's executive leadership team in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is pivotal in overseeing financial strategy, compliance, and operational excellence while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will bring a balance of strategic vision and hands-on expertise to ensure the organization's financial sustainability and regulatory adherence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide strategic financial guidance to the Board of Directors, executive team, and senior management to support organizational decision-making and long-term goals.</p><p>• Manage and oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for the organization and its subsidiaries.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal contracting standards and regulations, while delivering accurate analysis to support corporate planning.</p><p>• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, risk management strategies, and treasury operations to safeguard organizational assets.</p><p>• Establish and enforce financial policies and systems that adhere to high standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop senior finance managers and their teams, fostering growth and succession planning.</p><p>• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, financial institutions, insurers, and government authorities.</p><p>• Represent the organization in high-level negotiations with federal government departments, benefit providers, and major partners.</p><p>• Work closely with Federation CFOs to align financial strategies and practices across the broader organization.</p><p>• Drive operational improvements through the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools.</p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking for a bilingual Finance Officer to join their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-70K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP match</p><p>-Up to 4 weeks vacation + 15 sick days</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Excellent team</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and issue sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Conduct follow-up calls with customers to address overdue accounts and arrange payments.</p><p>• Generate detailed aging reports to monitor outstanding balances.</p><p>• Process and apply debits, credits, and payments, including cheques and credit card transactions.</p><p>• Manage employee expense claims by reviewing and processing them for reimbursement.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve customer disputes related to billing and payments.</p><p>• Create journal entries and assist in maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p>• Handle the bank reconciliation.</p><p>• Process the employees' payroll including bonuses, deductions, and taxes. </p><p>• Assist with the month end closing duties.</p><p>• Assist the Finance Manager with other financial duties.</p><p>• Reconcile monthly revenue accounts and support year-end closing and audit preparations.</p>
<p>Robert Half Ottawa is currently working with a client seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee accounting and tax-related tasks for multiple entities in the petrochemical sector. This role offers diverse responsibilities, including financial reporting, tax preparation, budgeting, and estate planning support. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This a fully on site role 1 hour East of Ottawa.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage accounting and tax preparation for holding and investment companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Create monthly cash flow projections and quarterly financial summaries for investment companies.</p><p>• Prepare detailed advisory board reports and perform necessary reconciliations on a quarterly basis.</p><p>• Support estate planning initiatives and participate in tax planning sessions with external advisors.</p><p>• Track and calculate annual distributions, ensuring timely payments to stakeholders.</p><p>• Oversee life insurance policies, ensuring alignment with financial expectations.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process for primary operating companies and prepare competitive financial analyses.</p><p>• Conduct quarterly bank covenant calculations and ensure compliance with reporting standards.</p><p>• Provide backup support for key accounting functions and ensure all required statistical reports are filed on time.</p><p>• Assist in managing the insurance portfolio and risk management processes as part of mid-term responsibilities.</p>
<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 Not-for-Profit client is seeking a Workday Specialist for a six-month term. In this position you will play a key role in testing, process design, documentation, and training to ensure smooth adoption across the Finance team and related functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Workday Specialist’s duties will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting testing, process design, documentation, and training for Workday</li><li>Ensuring Workday modules meet accuracy and functionality standards</li><li>Collaborating with Finance and Payroll teams to map business processes.</li><li>Developing and Standard Work Instructions and process documentation</li><li>Delivering hands-on training to users</li><li>Assisting with data validation, migration, and reconciliation</li><li>Liaising between internal stakeholders, and external consultants </li><li>Other related duties as required. </li></ul>
<p>Our client is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join their team on a contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and administrative tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work within a not-for-profit environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communications.</p><p>• Assist with the onboarding process by preparing employment offers, conducting orientation sessions, and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.</p><p>• Oversee volunteer registration processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and requirements.</p><p>• Provide administrative support to HR functions, such as maintaining employee records and updating HR systems.</p><p>• Coordinate and track employee training programs to ensure compliance and skill development.</p><p>• Process payroll and benefits administration tasks using ADP Workforce Now and/or Dayforce systems.</p><p>• Support the implementation and management of HR policies and procedures.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR-related matters.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth communication and alignment of HR initiatives.</p>
<p>Due to growth, our client East of Ottawa is seeking a Senior Accountant Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely monthly closing and reporting of the Company’s financial results. The Accountant will also work closely with the Operations Team for lease negotiations and renewals, tracking construction costs, managing construction financing and accurate billing of common area costs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is a fully on site role one hour East of Ottawa.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>-Providing timely and accurate information to Company leaders, including analysis, forecasting and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.</p><p>-Undertaking variance analysis to ensure a clear understanding of financial results.</p><p>-Calculating quarterly bank covenants.</p><p>-Understanding financing arrangements.</p><p>-Ensuring that rents are collected in a timely manner.</p><p>-Ensuring and developing internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures are updated on a timely manner.</p><p>-Preparing all year end working papers are completed for the company’s year end audit.</p><p>-Developing and reporting on Key Performance Indicators for the business.</p><p>-Quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliations.</p><p>-Ensuring all lease documentation is in place and updating the Master Lease schedules and Lease summary documentation.</p><p>-Ensuring that all HST, Income taxes and other statutory filings are completed and remitted on time.</p><p>-Reconciling & Invoicing Intercompany balances, including Rent, CAM and Insurance.</p><p>-Partnering with business departments to define measure, analyze, improve and control current processes which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency.</p><p>-Providing strategic analysis, as required, to drive improved decision making.</p><p>-Working with external auditors and government auditors.</p><p>-General accounting duties to support the accounting function of the Company, covering for other Accountants when required.</p><p>-Other related duties as required or assigned.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our clients growing team in Ottawa, Ontario, on a three-month contract basis. In this hybrid role, you will provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Coordinate and manage executive calendars, ensuring all meetings and appointments are scheduled appropriately and marked private when necessary.</p><p>• Organize and prepare materials for meetings, including conference calls and virtual sessions using platforms such as Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of correspondence and documentation, ensuring confidentiality at all times.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements for executives, including booking flights and accommodations, and preparing itineraries.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to support organizational needs while working independently on assigned tasks.</p><p>• Utilize software tools such as CRM systems, Concur, and Kronos for effective timekeeping and expense reporting.</p><p>• Monitor and anticipate administrative needs to ensure seamless operations.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships.</p><p>• Handle incoming inquiries and draft correspondence on behalf of the executives.</p><p>• Support the implementation of processes and systems as needed to enhance efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking to add at Bilingual Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (55-62K)</p><p>-Full benefits from day 1</p><p>-RRSP matching after 1 year</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + 12 sick days</p><p>-Other perks offered</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>-Oversee delinquent accounts and initiate timely follow-ups to ensure effective payment recovery</p><p>-Handle client queries, arrange payment agreements, and process transactions with precision</p><p>-Administer and monitor postdated checks, including conducting any necessary follow-up actions</p><p>-Compile monthly accounts receivable summaries, address account adjustments, and issue reimbursements when appropriate</p><p>-Execute credit card transactions accurately for both General and Trust accounts</p><p>-Support attorneys and team members by addressing billing concerns and facilitating trust account transfers</p><p>-Draft and issue collection notices, assess financial account conditions, and coordinate efforts with external collection agencies as required</p>
<p><strong>Robert Half Management Resources</strong> is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. </p><p><br></p><p>Our Crown Corporation client is seeking a <strong>bilingual Financial Advisor for a four-month term</strong>. In this role you will perform analyses, reconciliations and period-end activities and budget monitoring while supporting stakeholders across the organization. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Financial Advisor’s duties will include: </strong></p><p>· Preparing financial statements; </p><p>· Performing historical and current financial data analysis</p><p>· Monitoring and recommending adjustments to budgets and forecasts</p><p>· Reviews reconciliation and analysis of financial transactions</p><p>· Filing financial reports to federal government</p><p>· Providing guidance and responding to financial and technical internal enquiries</p><p>· Other duties as required.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced, fluently bilingual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the financial, administrative, and security operations of our client's Crown Corporation in Ottawa, Ontario. This pivotal role involves managing a significant Crown Corporation's financial portfolio, ensuring fiscal stewardship, and maintaining operational continuity across multiple domains. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of expertise in financial management, risk mitigation, and security oversight to uphold the organization's mission and safeguard its assets.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes to ensure the organization meets its fiscal objectives.</p><p>• Oversee the management of an investment portfolio valued at over $480 million, ensuring optimal returns and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Direct key administrative functions, including accounting, contracting, and accommodation services.</p><p>• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats and maintain operational continuity.</p><p>• Supervise security policies, practices, and systems to safeguard physical and informational assets.</p><p>• Manage crisis response and incident handling to ensure the organization remains resilient in the face of challenges.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial and administrative strategies with organizational goals.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with government funding requirements and oversee the allocation of $380 million in annual expenses.</p><p>• Optimize the use of accounting software, CRM systems, and other business tools to streamline operations.</p><p>• Provide guidance and mentorship to the finance and administration teams to foster detail-oriented growth.</p>
