<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Manager based in Kitchener, ON. This remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team within a technology-focused environment. The successful candidate will oversee core accounting operations and play a key role in financial management and reporting.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Oversee daily accounting, payroll, and administrative processes for the organization and its subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.</li><li>Process and record financial transactions, including invoices, vendor payments, receipts, and journal entries.</li><li>Maintain and monitor accounts receivable, following up with clients on outstanding balances as needed.</li><li>Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement through payroll systems.</li><li>Manage and verify corporate credit card transactions, including those for subsidiaries, and ensure prompt payment.</li><li>Supervise daily banking activities, ensuring all transactions are reconciled and accurately documented.</li><li>Lead the month-end close process, posting necessary adjustments and preparing balance sheet reconciliations with the finance team.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements by identifying and resolving discrepancies across all entities.</li><li>Support annual audit preparation and contribute to the development of the annual business plan.</li><li>Coordinate financial controls and reporting for order cycles, manage inventory transaction flows, and support sales administration tasks.</li><li>Prepare recurring compliance filings and assist with applications and claims for government programs.</li><li>Manage the shared finance inbox and perform additional administrative duties as required.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role with a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.</li><li>Post-secondary education in accounting or a business-related program.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from initiation to completion.</li><li>Proficiency in standard office software and accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks, along with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Adaptability and flexibility in responding to shifting priorities and evolving routines.</li><li>Proven problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement in accounting processes.</li></ul>
We are partnering with a growing public accounting firm looking to add a Senior Tax Accountant / Senior Tax Preparer to its expanding tax team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in personal and corporate tax preparation who is looking to take the next step in their career. Working directly alongside an experienced Tax Partner and Tax Manager, you will gain exposure to increasingly complex tax matters, including estate planning, corporate reorganizations, succession planning, and cross-border taxation. <br> Prepare and review personal (T1), corporate (T2), and trust (T3) income tax returns, including more complex filings. Support personal tax season activities, including ongoing T1 filings and adjustments throughout the year. Assist with trust and estate tax filings, particularly during the March filing season and throughout the year. Prepare corporate tax returns for a variety of clients, including complex corporate groups. Assist with corporate reorganizations, restructurings, and tax planning engagements. Respond to CRA inquiries, reviews, reassessments, and correspondence on behalf of clients. Support clients with foreign income reporting, cross-border tax considerations, and dual-citizenship tax matters. Assist with HST filings, rebates, and related tax matters. Support capital gains calculations and other complex personal and corporate tax situations. Collaborate with the Tax Partner and Tax Manager on client engagements, planning opportunities, and technical tax questions. Participate in weekly team meetings to review priorities, upcoming deadlines, and workload. Potentially support compilation engagements depending on experience, interests, and the firm's needs.
<p>Our client is a well-established and growing residential home builder and land developer with a strong reputation for creating exceptional communities across the GTA. With a robust pipeline of future development projects, the organization is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead its finance and accounting function.</p><p>Reporting directly to the President, the Controller will play a key leadership role in overseeing financial operations, managing a high-performing accounting team, and providing strategic financial guidance to support continued growth.</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>The Controller will be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting, treasury management, and internal controls. This individual will partner closely with operations, construction, development, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective financial management across multiple projects and entities.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Financial Reporting & Accounting</p><ul><li>Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process.</li><li>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Ensure compliance with ASPE, and relevant regulatory requirements.</li><li>Oversee general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.</li><li>Manage year-end audits and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.</li><li>Monitor and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li></ul><p>Construction & Project Accounting</p><ul><li>Oversee accounting for residential construction and land development projects.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, costs, profitability, and cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Analyze project performance and provide detailed reporting to senior management.</li><li>Review construction draws, development expenditures, lot inventories, and project allocations.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate capitalization of development and construction costs.</li><li>Oversee joint venture and partnership accounting where applicable.</li></ul><p>Treasury & Cash Management</p><ul><li>Manage corporate cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships.</li><li>Prepare short and long-term cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Support financing activities, lender reporting, and covenant compliance.</li><li>Monitor project financing requirements and funding draws.</li></ul><p>Leadership & Team Management</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.</li><li>Establish performance objectives and promote professional development.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making.</li></ul><p>Strategic Finance</p><ul><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Assist with acquisition, development, financing, and investment evaluations.</li><li>Contribute to system enhancements, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, an established organization in the financial services and investment management sector, is seeking a <strong>Corporate Accounting Manager</strong> to join its collaborative finance team.</p><p>This is a highly hands-on accounting opportunity within a lean, flat organizational structure, offering broad exposure to corporate accounting, financial reporting, operational finance, and process improvement. While carrying a Manager title, the position is primarily an individual contributor role, ideal for an experienced Senior Accountant or newly designated CPA looking to take ownership of core accounting functions without direct people management responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance leadership and collaborate with a Fund Accounting Manager, with opportunities for cross-training and exposure to fund accounting activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day corporate accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE and IFRS, as applicable.</li><li>Oversee operational accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Support investor reporting, regulatory filings, and other financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Prepare working papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for external audits and year-end reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with the Fund Accounting Manager and participate in cross-training initiatives to build knowledge of fund accounting processes and provide coverage as required.</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.</li><li>Support accounting systems enhancements and technology-related initiatives.</li><li>Work closely with senior management and external advisors on accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.</li><li>Participate in ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul>
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Services Manager in Waterloo, ON. This on-site position offers the opportunity to oversee a team and manage a portfolio of client accounting and tax services. The role calls for leadership in technical accounting, workflow management, and client service delivery within a collaborative environment.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of staff accountants, providing coaching and technical guidance as needed.</li><li>Oversee the review and completion of corporate year-end engagements and corporate tax returns.</li><li>Collaborate with the VP to review personal tax returns and ensure compliance standards are met.</li><li>Act as the main technical resource for the accounting team, supporting research and complex tax matters.</li><li>Manage and maintain accounting and tax software platforms, coordinating updates and team training.</li><li>Direct the delegation, execution, and review of client projects to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.</li><li>Administer bookkeeping, financial reporting, and preparation of management reports for a range of clients.</li><li>Oversee HST filings, remittances, and the preparation and submission of T4 and T5 forms.</li><li>Provide tax planning, estimates, and manage the preparation and filing of T1 and T2 tax returns.</li><li>Maintain ongoing communication with clients, addressing inquiries and ensuring a high level of service.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>Experience in tax preparation and review for both corporations and individuals.</li><li>Background in public accounting considered an asset.</li><li>Proficiency with accounting software, including in-house systems, QBO, and desktop applications.</li><li>Advanced skills in Excel, including spreadsheet management, pivot tables, and V-Lookups.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities during peak seasons, particularly January through June.</li><li>Strong organizational and communication skills for managing client relationships and team responsibilities.</li><li>Capacity to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhance client service delivery.</li><li>Openness to candidates with varied educational backgrounds.</li></ul>