<p><strong>Position: Interim Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> On-site, 5 days/week, Cambridge/Kitchener </p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3+ months</p><p>Robert Half is seeking an <strong>Interim Assistant Controller</strong> to support the finance team. This role comes at a critical time of year and will play an important part in supporting month-end, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and year-end activities.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced <strong>Assistant Controller/Senior Accountant</strong> who enjoys a hands-on role and is comfortable supporting both operational accounting and day-to-day finance activities. In addition, this role will have significant involvement with farming operations<strong>, </strong>inventory, biological assets, and inventory/costing flows across multiple barn locations. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Lead month-end close activities for operations</p><p>· Support AP, AR, costing, and inventory accounting</p><p>· Assist with annual budgeting and three-year forecasting</p><p>· Help prepare for preliminary audit work and year-end audit support</p><p>· Work closely with operational leadership to provide financial reporting and analysis</p><p>· Provide hands-on support with transactional accounting, including AP coverage as needed</p><p>· Assist with consolidation of financial information across the business</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of a real estate organization in Scarborough, Ontario. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and helping the accounting team meet daily and monthly objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across core finance functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements while helping to ensure accuracy and timeliness across all reporting activities.<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and the review of financial entries prepared by the team.<br>• Guide accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to promote efficient cash flow management and consistent financial recordkeeping.<br>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by compiling financial data and identifying key trends that support business planning.<br>• Help maintain and improve internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with established accounting policies and reporting standards.<br>• Work with accounting software and ERP platforms to support financial processes, improve data integrity, and address system-related issues as needed.<br>• Participate in audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to information requests, and supporting external and internal review activities.<br>• Collaborate with finance leadership on process improvements, special projects, and operational reporting that supports informed decision-making.