<p>Robert Half is partnering with a client downtown Toronto seeking a knowledgeable and forward-thinking Director of Accounting. This is a full-time, senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished accounting professional who thrives on building robust financial frameworks and supporting strategic organizational objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all corporate accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance.</li><li>Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial results.</li><li>Lead the design and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support organizational governance and mitigate risk.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.</li><li>Manage the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, collaborating with cross-functional leaders.</li><li>Analyze and present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership to inform organizational strategy.</li><li>Implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and digital transformation efforts within the accounting function.</li><li>Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our team in Toronto. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting liaising processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for optimizing accounting processes, this position is ideal for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee bookkeeping for multiple entities and assist/coordinate with external accountants for year-end financial statement and tax return preparations</p><p>• Manage payroll, accounts payable process and vendor payments</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all inter-company transactions and distributions are accurately recorded </p><p>• Support Controller in liaising with banking and brokerage representatives</p><p>• Monitor capital calls and distributions, execute and track wire transfers for investments and property acquisitions</p><p>• Liaise with external investment advisors and banks to ensure reporting integrity</p><p>• Monitor daily cash balances across multiple bank accounts to ensure adequate liquidity</p><p>• Manage family credit card programs, including limit increases, fraud monitoring, and expense categorization</p><p>• Coordinate with external accounting firms for the preparation of individual, trust, partnership, and foundation tax returns</p><p>• Assist in estate planning execution</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented US Controller to oversee and manage accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role requires a strong understanding of financial reporting, and internal control functions for a fast-growing clean-technology organization. The ideal candidate is hands-on, is looking to come in and hit the ground running via standardizing internal controls, SOP, and excels in dynamic environments with a strong background in manufacturing, inventory management, multi-currency operations, ERP implementation, and full-cycle accounting. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Define accounting workflows, approval structures, and system controls.</p><p>• Supervise high-volume AP/AR processes; ensure timely payments and collections.</p><p>• Manage payroll processing and related reporting.</p><p>• Implement process improvements for scalability and accuracy.</p><p>• Lead the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process.</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and present US GAAP-compliant financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).</p><p>• Manage general ledger accuracy, account reconciliations, and journal entries.</p><p>• Own corporate cash management, bank reporting, and forecasting.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and internal controls.</p><p>• Lead annual audits and ensure timely review completion.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Oversee tax filings, payroll compliance, and regulatory reporting.</p><p>• Oversee inventory accounting including WIP tracking, standard costing, BOM accuracy, cycle counts, and COGS reconciliation.</p><p>• Partner with Operations to analyze production variances, scrap, rework, and throughput efficiencies.</p><p>• Manage foreign currency transactions, revaluations, intercompany accounts, and multi-entity consolidations.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Interim Controller (Contract)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong> 3 months</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Mississauga (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)</p><p><strong>Reports To: </strong>CFO</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client, a rapidly growing company, is seeking a hands-on and systems-savvy Controller to work closely with the CFO. In this interim role, you will lead process improvements in QuickBooks Online, accelerate the month-end close process, and implement enhanced budgeting and management reporting across multiple entities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assess and optimize QuickBooks Online to enable faster, more robust financial reporting</li><li>Implement cost centers, budgeting, project tracking, and consolidations</li><li>Accelerate month-end close.</li><li>Set up management, board, and regulatory reporting</li><li>Document new processes and support entries as needed</li></ul>
<p><u>Title:</u> Financial Controller</p><p><u>Location:</u> Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, ON, Canada</p><p><br></p><p><u>About</u></p><p>The Byng Group is a multi-national full-service general construction company, transforming multifamily residential properties into magnificent renovations. Specializing in residential suite upgrades and common area maintenance and renovations. Byng currently operates in Ontario and in the US.</p><p>Our innovative turnover process, dedicated project management staff and integrated manufacturing facilities yield outstanding savings in time and money. Byng serves all projects with distinction, creatively meeting the needs of each customer uniquely.</p><p>Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, including ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, cash flow planning and financial forecasting. This individual will be responsible for implementing and maintaining internal controls and providing financial guidance to senior management.</p><p>The Controller will provide leadership and coaching to the Finance team members across all entities to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities</u></p><p>· Lead the cash flow planning, reporting, and forecasting.</p><p>· Manage banking including review and approval of payments and transfers.</p><p>· Manage the month end close process.</p><p>· Lead and manage the AR, AP, and Financial accounting teams.</p><p>· Responsible for the performance of the Finance team including day-to-day coaching and performance evaluation and development of each individual.</p><p>· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. </p><p>· Ensure that all financial reporting adheres to GAAP and that internal controls meet generally accepted auditing guidelines.</p><p>· Manage the financial system of the organization ensuring maximum productivity to meet the needs of the business today and in the future.</p><p>· Work closely with Management to provide financial information critical to the success of their areas of responsibility.</p><p>· Support the financial planning and analysis and budgeting processes</p><p>· Provide leadership for the accounting strategy, to optimize the company’s financial performance and strategic position.</p><p>· Manage the year-end process with external accountants, analyze results and develop process improvements based on the results.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.</p><p>· Develop internal controls and procedures to protect and safeguard the company’s assets.</p>
<p>This is not a typical corporate desk role. We need someone who will partner with operations, understands job costing, payroll, WIP, and construction-style billing — and can operate independently.</p><p> </p><p>You will oversee full-cycle accounting, monthly reporting, compliance (HST, CRA, WSIB, EHT), and help modernize our processes toward a more digital, paperless system.</p><p> </p><p>We are practical. If you understand fabrication margins, labour tracking, and project-based accounting — we want to talk.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>· Full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, payroll oversight)</p><p>· Progress billings, change orders & holdbacks</p><p>· Job costing and WIP tracking</p><p>· Monthly financial reporting to ownership</p><p>· HST, CRA, WSIB, EHT compliance</p><p>· Cash flow monitoring and margin protection</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all accounting processes. This role requires someone with a strong focus on detail and a solid background in financial reporting and budgeting. The successful candidate will take a lead role in ensuring compliance with corporate policies and IFRS accounting. Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Annual budget preparation and budgetary control, annual forecasts and various management reports.</p><p>• Lead month end and Report Key performance indicators, financials, forecast, variance analysis and management financial reporting. </p><p>• Supervise the compilation and balancing of all financial data reported by operations management.</p><p>• Review and provide daily/weekly costing. </p><p>• Work closely with Operations to ensure timely pricing and costing information is always available. </p><p>• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of operational and corporate business practices and standardization. </p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team to foster growth and efficiency.</p><p>• Supervise the internal controls process. </p><p>• Ensure compliance of statutory laws and taxations. </p><p>• Supervise Internal /External audits. </p>
<p>Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company specializing in high‑quality production for global brands. As they continue to expand their customer base across North America, they are strengthening their leadership team with a<strong> Controller</strong> who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and hands‑on environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an onsite role, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and senior leadership to support accurate financial reporting and drive strong business performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller will have deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership capability, and extensive experience in project‑based accounting. The ideal candidate is a CPA with IFRS knowledge, has strong analytical skills, and brings proven experience in percentage‑of‑completion, revenue recognition, full‑cycle accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Candidates with experience in the food manufacturing or CPG industries and hands‑on SAP knowledge will be strongly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Month‑End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month‑end and year‑end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with <strong>IFRS</strong>.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition</strong></p><ul><li>Manage project accounting including percentage‑of‑completion calculations, contract costing, and profitability tracking.</li><li>Apply and document revenue recognition in alignment with IFRS guidelines.</li><li>Partner with cross‑functional teams to track project milestones, budgets, variances, and forecasts.</li></ul><p><strong>Full‑Cycle Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.</li><li>Maintain cost accounting structures and support product costing and inventory valuations.</li><li>Review AP, AR, and payroll entries for accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and recurring forecasting processes.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.</li><li>Present results, trends, and risk/opportunity assessments to leadership teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team.</li><li>Collaborate onsite with operations managers, plant leadership, and project teams.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, financial systems, and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Tools</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize <strong>SAP</strong> for general ledger, costing, and project reporting.</li><li>Enhance system utilization for automation, accuracy, and efficiency.</li><li>Ensure data integrity across financial and production systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong></strong></p>
<p>Due to exciting growth, our client is seeking to fill a newly-created Controller position to lead financial operations for a private‑equity‑backed, multi‑location company experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in an on‑site, collaborative environment and can manage and develop teams across two GTA locations while building scalable financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high‑impact role with strong career growth potential as the company continues to expand.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>F<strong>inancial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting for all Canadian divisions in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee POC accounting, WIP schedules, job costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting.</li><li>Manage annual compliance reporting (T4s, EHT, WSIB, CSST) and support audits.</li><li>Deliver recurring management reporting, including sales, labour, variance, and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll across all divisions; ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.</li><li>Act as backup for payroll processing as needed.</li><li>Manage annual payroll reporting (T4s, ROEs) and ensure legislative compliance.</li><li>Partner with HR on employee data, benefits, and compensation updates.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Develop sales, labour, and project margin forecasts with department leaders.</li><li>Maintain accurate charge‑out rates and cost structures.</li><li>Incorporate WIP, backlog, and POC into forecasts and projections.</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Banking</strong></p><ul><li>Lead collections and monitor cash flow, working capital, and unbilled revenue.</li><li>Maintain banking relationships and covenant compliance.</li><li>Oversee capital request and approval processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems, IT & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary contact with external IT providers.</li><li>Support ERP upgrades and system implementations.</li><li>Improve transaction processes, reporting accuracy, job costing, and WIP tracking.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding with HR.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee foreign contracts and FX application.</li><li>Support annual SR&ED claims.</li><li>Approve employee expense reports.</li><li>Track KPIs and provide regular performance reporting.</li><li>Produce management reports, including Jet Reports.</li><li>Provide weekly reporting to US parent company.</li><li>Support acquisition integration activities as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Expectations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a distributed accounting and payroll team.</li><li>Maintain a visible, on‑site presence and collaborate closely with operations.</li><li>Build scalable processes aligned with growth and acquisition strategy.</li></ul>
<p>This is a Fractional role - 3 days/week for 6 months. We are seeking an experienced Fractional Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and hands-on oversight for a growing distribution company. This role will oversee accounting operations, inventory controls, cash flow management, and financial reporting, while partnering closely with ownership and operations to drive profitability and operational efficiency.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings deep experience in distribution, inventory-intensive environments, and understands margin management, working capital optimization, and process discipline required in fast-paced product businesses.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Oversight & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)</li><li>Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS)</li><li>Develop KPI dashboards (gross margin, inventory turns, aging, fill rates, etc.)</li><li>Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Inventory & Cost Control</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and monitor inventory controls and cycle count processes</li><li>Ensure proper costing methodology (standard cost, FIFO, weighted average as applicable)</li><li>Analyze shrinkage, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory</li><li>Optimize gross margins through cost analysis and pricing support</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Working Capital Management</strong></p><ul><li>Forecast cash flow and manage liquidity</li><li>Improve AR collections and manage AP processes</li><li>Monitor working capital drivers (inventory days, DSO, DPO)</li><li>Support banking relationships and reporting requirements</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you an experienced accounting professional ready for your next leadership challenge? Our client, an industry leader, is seeking a skilled Accounting Manager to serve as the head finance. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity with a very stable company.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare month-end financial consolidating reports.</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Canadian tax regulations (e.g., GST/HST, corporate income tax) and other statutory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and assist in the annual audit process including audit schedules preparation.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support for budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Manage accounting staff aiding in the development of the team’s growth, skillset and knowledge of the work being performed. </li><li>Develop strong relationships with Operating personnel gaining a strong understanding of the Company’s operations leading to the development of internal management reports aiding in business decisions by all departments.</li><li>Perform monthly reconciliations for Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts to ensure balances are accurate and properly supported.</li><li>Maintain strong communication with the Company’s banking relationships ensuring full compliance with monthly and annual requirements including bank reporting and debt covenant calculations.</li><li>Monitor daily cash activities across all entities and accounts and perform cash projections for future cash inflows and outflows ensuring the Company has proper levels of liquidity and working capital.</li><li>Champion the documentation of policies and procedures across all areas of the Accounting Departments including Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, etc. </li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Director of Finance </strong>to join our team on a contract basis in North York, Ontario. This role requires a hands-on approach to finance leadership within a mid-sized company, focusing on strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in <strong>manufacturing finance, particularly in the food industry</strong>, and demonstrate a track record of optimizing financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p><u>This is a 3-mon contract with immediate start. </u></p><p><u>Location: East Toronto, 3 days/onsite. </u></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis against budgets, and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Develop strategies to improve working capital, focusing on accounts receivable and inventory management.</p><p>• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance pricing strategies and drive profitability.</p><p>• Implement effective procurement procedures for non-ingredient materials and services.</p><p>• Manage cash flow, loans, and financing activities to support company growth.</p><p>• Lead product pricing initiatives and cost management processes to ensure accurate customer billing.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive P&L oversight and ensure alignment with business objectives.</p><p>• Support innovation and new business development efforts by partnering with cross-functional teams.</p><p>• Ensure financial compliance and maintain accurate records using accounting software systems.</p><p>• Drive operational improvements in manufacturing finance, including costing and plant operations.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a client seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to join their dedicated finance team. This position plays a central role in managing full-cycle accounting processes, payroll administration, trust fund management, and financial reporting within a long-term care environment. The ideal candidate ensures compliance with regulations, supports budgeting and audit preparation, and enhances the financial integrity of the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer bi-weekly payroll, including pay adjustments, retroactive payments, special payments, and exceptions</li><li>Calculate severance payments and reconcile associated general ledger accounts</li><li>Manage regular remittances to third parties for benefits, union dues, pension plans, and garnishments</li><li>Support payroll year-end processes and related reporting</li><li>Handle payroll and benefits accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GL account analysis</li><li>Maintain payroll documentation and ensure compliance with employment standards and collective agreements</li><li>Respond to inquiries from staff, auditors, and external parties</li><li>Process vendor invoices, maintain vendor records, and prepare payment runs</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions, issue invoices, apply payments, monitor aging reports, and resolve billing issues</li><li>Maintain resident trust account records, process deposits/withdrawals, and prepare monthly reconciliations and reports</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, complete bank and petty cash reconciliations, and support month-end/year-end close</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, internal controls, and budgeting</li><li>Track capital project expenditures and funding streams</li><li>Support special projects and evolving finance needs as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a global publicly traded manufacturing company. As a result of exciting growth, they are adding a new position to the Canadian Finance Team. As <strong>Junior Accounting Manager</strong>, you will play a key role in managing accounting activities for North American business entities. Reporting to the NA Manager, your responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting activities: journal entries, provisions, general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as liaison between NA Business Units, Shared Services, and Corporate functions.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis for balance sheet and P&L accounts.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and support internal/external audits.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and maintain internal controls.</li><li>Oversee accounting processes performed by external partners for accuracy.</li><li>Support tax reporting and provide financial data as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Monthly & Year-End Closing</strong></p><ul><li>Manage monthly closing activities with accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Resolve issues impacting month-end close and communicate results to stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare internal and external reports for business units, corporate consolidation, and tax authorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Optimization</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in end-to-end projects, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.</li><li>Drive process improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and IT.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and opportunities for optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Strong compensation package including bonus, company-paid benefits from Day 1, company pension, paid vacation & personal days, CPA dues, PD and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>Hybrid work arrangement.</li><li>Opportunity to work for a large global publicly traded company.</li><li>Exciting future career growth.</li></ul>
