<p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Finance Consultant to join our team in Scarborough, Ontario. This 3-month contract position offers an exciting opportunity to bring structure and efficiency to a dynamic organization. </p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in addressing key financial challenges, streamlining processes, and ensuring accurate reporting. </p><p>The candidate should be a proven Controller / Director Finance, with a track record of transforming and improving the Finance function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct a thorough analysis of current accounting practices and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Develop solutions to address financial challenges and implement effective processes to improve month end close and accounting.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards, including milestone tracking </p><p>• Provide expertise in IFRS, as well as US GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements for the US market.</p><p>• Drive improvements in financial operations, focusing on accuracy and timeliness of reporting.</p><p>• Support the organization in addressing gaps in financial expertise and implementing necessary changes.</p><p>• Work closely with leadership to prioritize and resolve accounting and reporting issues.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Sr. Financial Analyst (Senior Accountant, CPA)</strong> to join our client's team in Toronto, Ontario, for a long-term contract position within the healthcare sector. In this role, you will play a key role in analyzing and reporting financial results, preparing comprehensive financial statements, and collaborating with program and business unit managers to evaluate the impact of operational decisions. The successful candidate will also contribute to process improvements and ensure the delivery of timely and accurate financial information.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Please note: medical tests will be required prior to joining. </strong></li><li><strong>CPA designation is required. </strong></li><li><strong>12-mon contract with an immediate start. </strong></li><li><strong>Location: 4 days onsite, Toronto, ON.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile balance sheets, ensuring adjustments and corrections are timely and accurate.</p><p>• Analyze monthly financial results for assigned portfolios to ensure compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards.</p><p>• Develop and present financial summaries for senior leadership, highlighting material variances and key insights.</p><p>• Collaborate with program and business unit managers to interpret financial impacts of operational decisions and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned portfolios, providing comparative analyses and benchmarking insights.</p><p>• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual Ministry financial reports, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of annual external financial statements and supporting schedules, coordinating with various departments.</p><p>• Conduct weekly and monthly cash forecasting to maintain liquidity ratios and provide actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve bank discrepancies, recording daily and weekly bank activities in the general ledger.</p><p>• Review processes and implement changes to enhance the efficiency and quality of financial reporting.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in North York, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring Auditing and compliance with company and regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a clients' financial success through meticulous auditing, analysis and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as the primary client contact during compilation, review, audit and tax engagements, including coordinate, schedule and leading client meetings independently; regular follow up; and timely response to client inquiries. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, especially with recurring engagements.</p><p>• Ability to take ownership of engagement timelines and deliverables, proactively managing deadlines and expectations; provide regular updates to Managers/Partners.</p><p>• Supervise and support junior staff; delegate tasks effectively to ensure file completion. </p><p>• Schedule and lead team and client planning meetings. </p><p>• Demonstrate strong project management and prioritization skills across multiple engagements, ensuring timely completion of working papers and file sign-offs.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements and other client correspondence, with limited edits required.</p><p>• Conduct research using CPA Canada Handbook.</p><p>• Understand and apply appropriate assurance testing procedures based on assertions and risk levels.</p>
<p>Our client, a growing junior mining company with active exploration and development assets, is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to lead its corporate accounting and financial reporting function. This is a hands-on role ideal for a designated accounting professional who thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and wants to contribute directly to the company’s growth as it advances its projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, MD& A inputs, working papers, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements for TSX-listed issuers.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors and support audit planning, documentation, and review.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting, including AP, AR, banking, payroll oversight, and cash management.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.</li><li>Manage consolidation and reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions.</li><li>Oversee chart of accounts, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Maintain project cost reporting, budget tracking, and appropriate capitalization of exploration and development costs.</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting and capital planning for ongoing and future projects.</li><li>Assist the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.</li><li>Prepare analysis and reporting packages for the Board, Executive team, and investors.</li><li>Support financing activities, including due diligence, data room preparation, and performance metrics.</li><li>Improve accounting systems, automation, and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Implement scalable processes to support future growth and project expansion.</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior team members or outsourced accounting partners.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a growing multi-entity film production company, is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to support their corporate and production accounting functions. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong full-cycle experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage the financials of multiple entities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Film production experience is an asset, but not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead full-cycle accounting for multiple corporate and production entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.</li><li>Support external audits, providing working papers and responding to auditor requests.</li><li>Oversee accounting and reporting across several corporate and project entities.</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliation of shared services or overhead allocations.</li><li>Assist the CFO with consolidated statements and financial analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with production teams to monitor budgets, track spend, and analyze variances.</li><li>Review production-related invoices, cost reports, and ensure alignment with project budgets.</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting related to individual film and TV projects.</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll review, and cash management across entities.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and processing of production and corporate expenditures.</li><li>Maintain strong documentation, filing, and internal control processes.</li><li>Provide financial insight and analysis to support the CFO in strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling for both corporate and production environments.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.</li></ul>
<p>Are you a visionary financial leader with a knack for multi-entity operations, technology integration, and process improvement? If so, we have an excellent opportunity as a <strong>Group Controller</strong> for a well-established and growing distribution organization. Our client prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture and values-driven growth backed by acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of 7-10 staff, this is a unique opportunity to lead change within a company that supports career development and values innovation. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced yet supportive environment and who brings a combination of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a collaborative spirit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What is in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Low Turnover with Tenured Teams: Be part of a stable environment where existing teams have deep industry knowledge and long-standing relationships.</li><li>Growth Through Acquisitions: Join a company that’s expanding operations strategically, creating opportunities for internal career advancement.</li><li>Career Development: Become a key player in an organization that prioritizes investing in employees' growth and upward mobility.</li><li>Technology-Driven: Lead the charge in automating financial reporting and implementing ERP/dashboards for smarter, faster decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting and Financial Reporting (ASPE)</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial reporting across Canadian and US business units, ensuring timely, accurate, and insights-driven consolidation on a monthly, quarterly, trailing 12-month, and annual basis.</li><li>Conduct robust variance analyses and close month-end processes within 10 business days, including workbook updates and intercompany reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation considerations (e.g., tariffs, landed costs, purchase discounts) and performance metrics across numerous product lines.</li></ul><p><strong>Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage corporate tax reporting and timely compliance across Canada and the United States, including transfer pricing arrangements.</li><li>Collaborate with external tax advisors on complex filings for federal, state/provincial, and local requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Initiatives</strong></p><ul><li>Support M& A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial modeling for strategic growth initiatives.</li><li>Forecast trends in working capital, backlogs, pricing margins, and customer/supplier behavior to optimize business decisions.</li><li>Drive cost reduction via operational synergies during integrations.</li></ul><p><strong>Technology Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Spearhead ERP system implementations, creating real-time KPI dashboards for more efficient decision-making.</li><li>Leverage AI and automation tools (e.g., BI tools, Expensify) to streamline tasks while maintaining rigorous controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Management & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, IT) to align financial strategy with broader business objectives.</li><li>Simplify communication of financial insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Oakville, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in managing global financial processes, ensuring compliance with international standards, and driving efficiency in accounting systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in manufacturing or automotive industries, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and jurisdictions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes for multiple international entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Provide guidance and support to subsidiary accounting teams, including training, process improvement, and performance evaluation.<br>• Develop and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures in line with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure accurate accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.<br>• Oversee intercompany transactions, ensuring proper elimination and consolidation entries for global financial reporting.<br>• Lead the preparation and coordination of documentation to support external audits, maintaining clear communication with auditors.<br>• Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions.<br>• Implement improvements in financial systems, enhance data accuracy, and streamline reporting processes through automation.<br>• Contribute to initiatives focused on internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.<br>• Travel periodically to provide hands-on support to regional finance teams as needed.
<p>Our client is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to join our corporate finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting monthly financial consolidation, analysis, and reporting across divisions, as well as overseeing core accounting functions and compliance activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly financial consolidation and detailed analysis of divisional results and reporting packages.</li><li>Review reconciliations of divisional balance sheets and intercompany accounts.</li><li>Oversee corporate office accounting, including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis.</li><li>Prepare monthly internal reports and Key Performance Indicators for senior management.</li><li>Manage the approval process for corporate capital expenditures.</li><li>Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation, including note disclosures.</li><li>Assist in preparing board materials and the annual business plan.</li><li>Perform annual internal audits at divisional locations (travel required) and provide year-end audit support.</li><li>Assist with annual budget consolidation and review.</li><li>Review tax returns and reconcile book to taxable income for foreign divisions; assist with Canadian and US tax return filings.</li><li>Complete annual compliance filings (T1134s, Surveys, Department of Commerce, etc.).</li><li>Participate in special projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is proud to partner with an esteemed client in Mississauga who is seeking a skilled and proactive <strong>Controller</strong> to lead their financial operations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by overseeing accounting functions, optimizing processes, and collaborating with senior leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a "can-do" attitude, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting opportunity!</p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will be responsible for managing the company’s financial health and playing a pivotal role in ensuring operational success. Key duties include:</p><ul><li>Handling <strong>general accounting tasks</strong> such as managing accounts payable/receivable, performing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and generating detailed financial reports.</li><li>Leading <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</strong>, guaranteeing deadlines are met and financial records are accurate.</li><li>Creating <strong>budgets</strong>, generating <strong>forecasts</strong>, and performing <strong>financial analysis</strong> to guide organizational decision-making.</li><li>Collaborating directly with the<strong> Senior Leadership and External Partners</strong> to support strategic planning and ensure compliance with audits and tax filings.</li><li>Driving <strong>system optimization projects</strong> while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.</li></ul>
