<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to lead our financial operations and strategic planning. Based in Elmira, Ontario, this role will oversee critical financial functions, ensuring the organization operates efficiently and meets its financial goals. You will play a key role in streamlining processes, managing compliance, and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development and implementation of budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial planning.</p><p>• Oversee all accounting functions, including month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Manage costing processes to optimize financial performance and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Implement and enhance financial systems and processes to improve reporting and data accuracy.</p><p>• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support management decision-making based on financial analysis.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors during the year-end audit to ensure smooth and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Supervise the preparation of financial reports and statements to meet organizational and stakeholder requirements.</p><p>• Ensure the effective use of accounting software systems to streamline financial operations.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate financial risks, proposing strategies to mitigate potential issues.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance and IT teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</p>
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner – Guelph, Ontario (in office)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you a newly designated CPA (or on the verge of finishing) and ready to take the next step out of public practice? This role is a great opportunity to apply your technical accounting skills in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can make a real impact — without sacrificing your work–life balance. As a <strong>Finance Business Partner</strong> on our team, you’ll gain exposure to complex and interesting transactions, contribute to process improvements, and see the direct results of your work on business decisions. You’ll also enjoy a culture that values your growth while respecting your time outside of the office.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Build and prepare financial statements and reports to support financial management and decision making.</li><li>Ensure accurate allocation of costs through careful analysis.</li><li>Respond to third party (banks, auditor, tax, insurance, benefits providers) inquiries as needed.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and KPIs, providing clear and insightful variance explanations.</li><li>Handle a variety of accounting tasks and complex transactions that keep things running smoothly.</li><li>Support and collaborate with team members, offering leadership when needed.</li><li>Jump in on special projects and provide coverage during peak periods, gaining exposure to new areas of finance.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Senior Audit Manager: Lead, Inspire, Deliver Excellence</strong></p><p>When numbers meet strategy and collaboration, they tell incredible stories of growth, resilience, and success. Our client is not just a CPA firm of accountants, advisors, or number-crunchers—they’re storytellers, puzzle-solvers, and trusted partners to their clients. Every day they work together to ensure their clients thrive, and every step of the way we empower our team to grow, thrive, and achieve impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What Makes the Role Unique?</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Senior Audit Manager</strong>, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming financial complexities into actionable insights while delivering best-in-class services. This isn’t just a job; it’s your opportunity to lead teams, build enduring client relationships, and advance business development efforts that shape the future of the firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Achieve as a Senior Audit Manager</strong></p><ul><li>Drive strategic client management excellence</li><li>Manage a diverse portfolio of clients with advanced business, assurance, and tax needs.</li><li>Lead high-value meetings with clients, articulating strategies and resolving issues.</li><li>Draft and sign off on financial statements, ensuring precise disclosure and compliance.</li><li>Oversee assurance engagements, carrying out detailed reviews to maintain quality.</li><li>Prepare and analyze complex corporate and personal tax returns to deliver optimal results.</li><li>Exemplify leadership & operational excellence</li><li>Lead multi-disciplinary teams, fieldwork assignments, and large client engagements with confidence.</li><li>Allocate resources effectively, balancing demands with timelines and budgets.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and inspire junior staff to achieve personal and organizational goals.</li><li>Conduct performance evaluations and create development plans to ensure growth and success.</li><li>Take an active role in knowledge-sharing, leading internal training programs and facilitating monthly sessions that empower your team.</li><li>Innovate and Drive Practice Development</li><li>Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and actively support winning new business initiatives.</li><li>Partner with Managing Partners to design policies and streamline processes that elevate firm-wide performance.</li><li>Chair internal strategy meetings, create agendas, and oversee follow-through initiatives.</li><li>Conduct advanced technical research to provide trusted consultation on complex tax and accounting matters.</li><li>Oversee billing, work-in-progress (WIP) management, and financial controls for client portfolios under your leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>What’s In It for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation package with full health benefits.</li><li>Strong work/life balance with flexibility to help you balance your family an personal commitments.</li><li>Collaborative culture.</li><li>Meaningful client impact.</li></ul>
<p><strong>The Organization:</strong></p><p>Our client is a private, faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional care within the community. They foster an environment of teamwork, staff involvement, and continuous personal development. With progressive leadership and a commitment to collaboration, they are expanding the Finance Team and are hiring for a Controller.<strong> This role is 100% onsite in St Catharines. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>As the Controller, you will report to the Assistant Director of Finance and play a vital role in optimizing the organization's business efficiency and supporting strategic objectives. This role will involve month-end close, financial reporting, cash flow management, financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting, account reconciliations, and other accounting functions focused on maintaining a robust system of controls, delivering actionable insights, and ensuring compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Generate precise and dependable financial records and reports to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results to projected plans and forecasts, highlighting essential performance metrics.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close procedures while managing the reconciliation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll records.</li><li>Develop cash flow statements and annual budgets, working collaboratively with cross-departmental teams.</li><li>Ensure adherence to Ministry funding guidelines and accurately complete government reporting tasks.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee the preparation of audit materials for year-end submissions.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement enhancements for greater operational efficiency.</li><li>Support the deployment of new software and systems, improving organizational reporting capabilities.</li><li>Guide and mentor team members to foster skill development and advance their professional growth within the organization.</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation package.</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.</li><li>Generous vacation, personal time and sick day policies.</li><li>Employer contribution to RRSPs.</li><li>Free parking and access to onsite Fitness & Wellness facilities.</li><li>Opportunity to give back to the local community.</li><li>A supportive, progressive work environment fostering onsite collaboration and innovation.</li><li>Exciting career growth opportunities within the Finance team.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. Based in Kitchener, Ontario, this role involves managing forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis while supporting the organization’s long-term financial goals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting functions, inventory management, and process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and capital planning to support the organization’s strategic goals.<br>• Conduct quarterly close processes and prepare financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Manage costing activities, including inventory valuation, perpetual inventory systems, and physical inventory counts.<br>• Collaborate with consultants to prepare tax returns and oversee SR& ED claims.<br>• Evaluate new product costs, review quotes, and provide insights to support decision-making processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with customs and border-crossing requirements, including CT PAT certification standards.<br>• Supervise insurance administration and compliance for long-lead-time inventory planning.<br>• Work with external auditors to facilitate year-end audits and ensure smooth financial reporting.<br>• Lead special projects to develop and refine forecasting and budgeting processes.
<p><strong>Interim Director of Finance</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Mississauga, ON (Hybrid – flexible: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months (potential for extension)</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on <strong>Interim Director of Finance</strong> to manage financial operations on a interim basis. The role focuses on budgeting, liquidity management, hands-on month-end management and team supervision while ensuring compliance with global and local financial standards.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and complete the <strong>budgeting process</strong> within the ERP system.</li><li>Oversee <strong>liquidity management</strong> and deliver accurate short- and long-term forecasts.</li><li>Analyze and interpret financial data with precision and actionable insights.</li><li>Manage <strong>month-end close procedures</strong> and streamline processes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with required <strong>reporting standards</strong> (IFRS, ASPE).</li><li>Supervise and support 3 direct reports (AR, AP, Payroll).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this 6 month contract role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial strategy, provide actionable insights, and support key business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead financial planning, data governance, and team mentorship for a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to create comprehensive reporting frameworks that enhance decision-making processes.</p><p>• Lead the development of the annual business plan and forecasts in collaboration with senior management.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, budgets, and forecasts, for the Executive Team and Board.</p><p>• Oversee financial data governance to ensure accuracy and alignment across internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Act as a key contributor to strategic initiatives, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and financial feasibility.</p><p>• Supervise the creation of financial analyses and visualizations using tools like Power BI.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to finance team members and business unit leaders, fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented environment.</p><p>• Design and communicate the annual business planning calendar, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects requiring in-depth financial analysis to support operational decision-making.</p>
<p>Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for investment management and operational excellence? Robert Half is seeking a skilled <strong>Portfolio Administrator</strong> on behalf of our client, a reputable and well-established investment management firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring operational accuracy and supporting client service for a high-performing team within the financial services industry.</p><p><br></p><p>In this position, you will be responsible for tasks such as client onboarding, daily reconciliations, pooled fund trading oversight, and ensuring compliance with regulatory processes. If you have a client-focused mindset, deep financial knowledge, and impeccable attention to detail, we encourage you to apply today.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and maintain accurate reports for clients, management, and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Facilitate client onboarding by managing account opening documentation and ensuring compliance with KYC and FATCA requirements.</li><li>Handle client requests with professionalism and accuracy, including correspondence and reporting.</li><li>Reconcile daily transactions between internal systems and custodians for accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Provide support for pooled fund activities, including trade tracking, NAV (Net Asset Value) calculations, and financial reporting processes.</li><li>Review trade allocations to ensure compliance and accuracy while adhering to firm and regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Assist in drafting and distributing client communications, as well as supporting regulatory filings and internal recordkeeping efforts.</li><li>Coordinate presentations, client events, and other related activities as needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
