<p><strong>Job Opportunity: Senior Accountant – Canadian Operations</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to oversee financial reporting and consolidations for Canadian operations. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role focuses on preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring compliance with <strong>IFRS standards</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in alignment with IFRS and consolidate with U.S. reporting.</p><p>· Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy in financial transactions.</p><p>· Support internal audits and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>· Manage corporate tax filings, sales tax returns, and transfer pricing documentation.</p><p>· Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced efficiency.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant and Manager to join a well-established accounting firm in Trenton, Ontario. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with a strong background in audits, reviews, and tax services who thrives in a client-focused environment. You will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive accounting solutions to owner-managed businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Conduct audits, reviews, and Notice to Reader engagements for a variety of clients.</p><p>• Manage corporate and personal tax filings, providing expert guidance on tax planning and compliance.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners to understand their needs and provide tailored advice.</p><p>• Oversee client accounts, including monitoring transactions and balances to ensure financial health.</p><p>• Address audit findings, providing recommendations for improvement and implementing solutions.</p><p>• Lead audit engagements, coordinating with team members to deliver high-quality results.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the growth and success of clients' businesses.</p><p>• Ensure all financial records are organized and up-to-date, adhering to regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Provide innovative strategies to clients, helping them optimize their financial operations and achieve growth.</p>
<p>Our client a medium sized Public Accounting Firm is looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join their team in Scarborough, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee the preparation of financial statements and tax filings while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to lead audit engagements, mentor team members, and foster strong relationships with clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare financial statements for audits, reviews, and compilations in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Conduct audits for public companies and provide detailed assessments of financial records.</p><p>• Manage the preparation of various tax filings, including T1, T2, T3, T3010, T4, and T5 forms.</p><p>• Complete regulatory and organizational returns efficiently and accurately.</p><p>• Lead and coordinate audit teams, ensuring effective task allocation and workflow management.</p><p>• Mentor and support team members by fostering a positive learning environment and providing constructive feedback.</p><p>• Plan and prioritize multiple engagements to ensure efficiency and timely completion.</p><p>• Monitor engagement budgets, track variances, and meet time constraints effectively.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients to identify service opportunities and build lasting, attentive relationships.</p><p>• Keep stakeholders informed of project progress and address significant issues promptly.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Auditor to join our team on a contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. This role focuses on retail credit risk, with a strong emphasis on mortgage-related compliance and regulatory standards. If you have a solid background in auditing within the financial services sector and a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive audits focusing on retail credit risk, with a particular emphasis on mortgage compliance.<br>• Evaluate and ensure adherence to regulatory standards and organizational policies within the mortgage portfolio.<br>• Analyze and assess credit risk management practices to identify areas for improvement.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to address audit findings and recommend actionable solutions.<br>• Prepare detailed audit reports that highlight findings and provide clear recommendations.<br>• Stay updated on changes to regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to retail banking and mortgages.<br>• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls within the mortgage portfolio.<br>• Provide expertise in compliance auditing, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Contribute to the development of audit plans and strategies for the retail credit risk domain.
<p>Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning, Analysis and Treasury, the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will play a key role in supporting the organization’s growth strategy by providing strategic financial oversight and risk management through planning, reporting, and analysis. This role will deliver insights to inform decision-making and ensure financial discipline across the enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the development of annual plans, forecasts, and long-range planning to guide the organization in achieving its strategic goals.</li><li>Prepare and deliver financial reporting and insights to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>Ensure financial and management reporting is timely, accurate, and actionable for decision-making.</li><li>Direct, coordinate, and consolidate institutional financial management reporting.</li><li>Oversee operating expense cost centres, ensuring clarity, accountability, and efficiency in annual budgets, forecasts, and cost management.</li><li>Analyze key performance indicators and trends to provide meaningful insights and forecasts for senior leadership.</li><li>Develop financial models to forecast, analyze, and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Manage and optimize the FP& A planning system, ensuring its effective use for accurate and insightful reporting.</li><li>Continuously evaluate and improve FP& A processes, systems, and tools.</li><li>Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of finance professionals, including direct and indirect reports.</li><li>Address competency gaps within the team and support professional growth and development.</li><li>Foster a culture of cost-consciousness and value-for-money across the organization.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a growing and dynamic organization in the retail sector, is seeking a <strong>Senior Accounting Manager</strong> to lead their accounting function. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a talented team, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and play a key part in driving process improvements within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering growth and development</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and operational initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Drive process improvements and support system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes</li></ul>
<p>Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for Investment Accounting and a knack for leading high-impact initiatives? We are seeking a <strong>Senior Manager Investment Accounting </strong>to join a dynamic finance team on an 12-month contract with a possibility to get extended for another 6-12 mon. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role and help grow a world-class controllership function that prioritizes people, process excellence, and long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Joining this company, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial reporting processes for a sophisticated investment platform. You will manage month-end and year-end close activities, legal entity reporting, and partner closely with teams across the organization to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Toronto, ON - downtown, <u>4 days/onsite</u></p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> 12 months with possibility of extension.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead Month-End & Year-End Close: Oversee ledger close processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with enterprise standards.</li><li>Manage Financial Reporting Deliverables: Review accounting templates, journal entries, and reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain Strong Controls: Supervise daily trial balance attestations, investigate variances, and uphold a robust control environment.</li><li>Legal Entity Reporting: Prepare and review statutory financial statements, audit support, and tax reporting packages.</li><li>Business Partner Collaboration: Act as the main liaison with various internal teams to resolve complex accounting issues.</li><li>Mentor and Lead: Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.</li><li>Drive Process Improvements: Lead initiatives around automation, control enhancements, and close cycle efficiency.</li><li>Support Strategic Initiatives: Participate in ad hoc projects, regulatory reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Development Accountant to lead financial reporting and development accounting for large-scale, mixed-use projects. Based in Toronto, Ontario, this role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting systems, budget analysis, and financial processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to process improvements while ensuring compliance with established accounting standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Perform full cycle accounting duties on project portfolio including cash management, bank reconciliations, invoice approvals, month-end/quarter-end development project level close</p><p>· Prepare monthly working paper files for the development portfolio and draft journal entries for development related transactions</p><p>· Responsible for regulatory filings and preparation of joint venture legal entity financial statements for compliance purposes</p><p>· Build working relationship with joint venture partners to deliver accurate and timely consolidated month-end financial results </p><p>· Communicate and collaborate with internal business partners to remain informed about development project status</p><p>· Assist in the maintenance of internal control policies and procedures </p><p>· Prepare and review cash calls / financing draws for your respective projects</p><p>· Continuously implement process improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and productivity </p><p>· Compile supporting documents for auditors on a quarterly basis </p><p>· Complete ad-hoc analyses or reports as required </p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Accountant to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing complex accounting processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. </p><p><br></p><p>This position offers a hybrid work setup, with two<u> days on-site (downtown Toronto)</u> and the remainder remote, and requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Contract terms: 6 mon, immediate start. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, to ensure financial accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries on a monthly basis in accordance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Handle month-end close activities, including generating and reviewing reports, to meet strict deadlines.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and handling large datasets, to analyze and synthesize financial data.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to address inquiries and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and complete.</p><p>• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.</p><p>• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice entry and payment tracking.</p><p>• Take initiative to review prior billing records and journal entries to familiarize yourself with expectations for current reporting periods.</p><p>• Assist with reporting tasks and contribute to the development of financial summaries for stakeholders.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join our leadership team and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this critical position, you will oversee the company’s daily financial operations, ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial reports, and lead efforts around cash flow planning, forecasting, and internal controls. You will also play a key role in mentoring and supporting our Finance team and senior management, helping to drive our organization’s financial success and sustainable growth.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and execute cash flow planning, reporting, and forecasting to ensure the financial health of the organization.</li><li>Manage banking operations, including the review and approval of financial payments, transfers, and transactions.</li><li>Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial record-keeping.</li><li>Direct and manage the AR (Accounts Receivable), AP (Accounts Payable), and Financial Accounting teams to achieve exceptional organizational efficiency and performance.</li><li>Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations to maximize the effectiveness of the Finance team across all company entities.</li><li>Generate and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP, and ensure internal controls adhere to generally accepted auditing standards.</li><li>Monitor and optimize the organization’s financial system to meet both current and future business demands.</li><li>Collaborate closely with senior management to deliver critical financial insights and support department objectives.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and analysis processes to provide actionable recommendations for growth and improvement.</li><li>Lead the year-end financial review process with external auditors, analyze audit results, and initiate process improvements where needed.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and enforce internal controls and company policies to effectively safeguard organizational assets.</li><li>Ensure the organization remains compliant with statutory and legal financial requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Manager, Financial Reporting</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Director, Financial Reporting</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Manager, Financial Reporting that will be responsible for internal and external financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and delivering accurate financial information. Leads a team of 2–3 professionals and collaborates with senior management and auditors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage a small financial reporting team.</li><li>Prepare annual and quarterly MD& A, consolidated financial statements, and related reports.</li><li>Oversee monthly internal financial presentations and analysis.</li><li>Consolidate quarterly forecasts and budgets; prepare board and audit committee reports.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors for quarterly and annual reviews.</li><li>Ensure internal control compliance and support related documentation.</li><li>Research complex accounting issues and provide policy guidance.</li><li>Analyze and interpret financial data for decision-making.</li><li>Set reporting deadlines and coordinate with business units.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Manager Property Accounting</strong> to join our client's company - real estate investment firm - in Mississauga, Ontario, for a 2 months contract position. In this role, you will oversee property accounting operations for commercial properties and work closely with the team to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. This position requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to implement process improvements effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an on-site opportunity, however client is flexible. Location: Mississauga, ON.</p><p>Starting with 2 months contract.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage property accounting functions for commercial properties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.</p><p>• Utilize Yardi software to oversee property management accounting processes, specifically month-end close.</p><p>• Perform detailed reviews of accounts payable and receivable transactions.</p><p>• Handle recovery calculations and ensure proper reconciliation processes are followed.</p><p>• Implement and drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve challenges and maintain effective communication.</p><p>• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures in all accounting tasks.</p><p>• Work onsite for five days a week to maintain close coordination with the team.</p>
<p>The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing cost data, improving financial performance, and ensuring accurate cost reporting to support business decisions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze cost accounting records, systems, and processes</li><li>Prepare cost variance and trend analyses</li><li>Analyze estimated costs within BOMs</li><li>Reconcile perpetual inventory records with general ledger and physical counts</li><li>Ensure accuracy of WIP, scrap, rework, and inventory adjustment transactions</li><li>Identify slow-moving/obsolete items and recommend actions</li><li>Monitor inventory valuation using the weighted average costing method</li><li>Reconcile off-site inventory balances </li><li>Review jobs for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Calculate and regularly update applied DL and OH rates </li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiencies</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies</li><li><br></li></ul>
<p><br></p><p><strong>Senior Accountant </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (Kitchener/Waterloo area, ON)</p><p><strong>Status:</strong> 6-Month Part-Time Contract (30–35 hours/month)</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to oversee accounting, cash management, trust accounting, and financial reporting. This flexible role blends remote and office work, ensuring precise financial operations and regulatory compliance.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage <strong>month/quarter/year-end close</strong> processes, trial balances, and schedules.</li><li>Perform <strong>GL reconciliations</strong> for bank accounts, payroll, AP/AR, and investments.</li><li>Maintain <strong>trust accounting</strong> and investment allocations.</li><li>Assist with <strong>financial reporting</strong>, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.</li><li>Partner with leadership on projects and process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the operations of our accounts payable department. In this role, you will lead and support a team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with financial controls. This is a dynamic position that requires collaboration across departments to drive efficiency and support financial objectives, including month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership & Operational Oversight:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor the accounts payable team to foster excellence in managing invoices, purchase orders, and payments.</li><li>Provide guidance and training to promote accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Transaction Review & Compliance:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and approve accounts payable transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Vendor Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain strong vendor relationships by resolving inquiries, addressing discrepancies, and ensuring timely payment processing.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Close Assistance:</strong></p><ul><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by preparing and ensuring accuracy in accounts payable reports.</li><li>Collaborate with finance teams to meet deadlines and maintain robust reporting practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with departments such as procurement, payroll, real estate, and clinics to streamline financial operations and support organizational goals.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Audit Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure alignment with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while supporting audits and internal control assessments.</li><li>Provide documentation and explanations to auditors as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong></p><ul><li>Proactively identify opportunities to enhance accounts payable systems, workflows, and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.</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>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager for a client in the construction industry to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy of the organization's accounting processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing financial systems, streamlining processes, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. This role is based in Toronto and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's financial health.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee full-cycle accounting, HST and T2 tax filings, audits, and internal controls.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance, identify improvements, and make recommendations.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and budgets.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads.</p><p>• Manage cash flow and working capital, ensuring optimal cash management.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of financial data to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.</p><p>• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Train and mentor team members, fostering growth and ensuring high performance.</p><p>• Coordinate audits and ensure readiness for financial reviews.</p><p>• Evaluate and implement improvements to internal control systems.</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><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join our team. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL), and reconciliations. You will also play a critical role in preparing financial statements, assisting with budget planning, coordinating audits, and developing strategies to optimize the organization’s financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Manage general accounting functions: AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership, stakeholders, and funding agencies.</li><li>Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist with budget preparation, financial planning, and reporting.</li><li>Coordinate audits and tax filings with external auditors and consultants.</li><li>Collaborate with the leadership team to develop financial strategies that streamline operations, improve programs, and reduce costs.</li><li>Conduct financial forecasts and risk analysis while providing recommendations to address opportunities and challenges.</li><li>Ensure accurate inventory valuations and perform inventory cost analysis.</li><li>Prepare and maintain reconciliations for inventory accounts.</li><li>Support the Financial Controller and other departments with accounting-related tasks.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a skilled finance professional with a talent for leadership, strategic analysis, and process improvement? Do you thrive in complex, multi-site environments and seek an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization? Our client is looking for a <strong>Finance & Administration Controller</strong> to join their team and drive financial and operational success.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Supervision</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise the accounting closing process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, management reports, budgets, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and negotiate lines of credit and other financial agreements.</li></ul><p><strong> Strategic Analysis and Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with department managers to manage budget forecasts.</li><li>Analyze the company's financial performance and propose recommendations to optimize profitability and efficiency.</li><li>Develop and implement financial policies and procedures aligned with strategic objectives.</li></ul><p><strong> Leadership and Team Management</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, train, and coach accounting personnel.</li><li>Evaluate team performance, set objectives, and manage schedules and priorities.</li><li>Promote a strong corporate culture based on organizational values.</li></ul><p><strong> Compliance and Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and regulatory standards.</li><li>Oversee insurance coverages (e.g., civil liability, commercial) and assess risks.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure operational integrity.</li></ul><p><strong> Process Improvement and Digitalization</strong></p><ul><li>Actively participate in ERP implementation for the finance department.</li><li>Standardize and simplify accounting processes across various branches in Canada.</li></ul><p><strong> Administrative Supervision</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise activities related to special events.</li><li>Manage business travel and oversee all administrative functions, including lease renewals, rental contracts, purchasing, customer support, and more.</li></ul><p><strong> Other Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Stay current with accounting and tax laws, regulations, and standards.</li><li>Perform additional tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join our team. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL), and reconciliations. You will also play a critical role in preparing financial statements, assisting with budget planning, coordinating audits, and developing strategies to optimize the organization’s financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Manage general accounting functions: AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership, stakeholders, and funding agencies.</li><li>Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist with budget preparation, financial planning, and reporting.</li><li>Coordinate audits and tax filings with external auditors and consultants.</li><li>Collaborate with the leadership team to develop financial strategies that streamline operations, improve programs, and reduce costs.</li><li>Conduct financial forecasts and risk analysis while providing recommendations to address opportunities and challenges.</li><li>Ensure accurate inventory valuations and perform inventory cost analysis.</li><li>Prepare and maintain reconciliations for inventory accounts.</li><li>Support the Financial Controller and other departments with accounting-related tasks.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a family office also operating venture capital funds. Due to exciting growth, they are adding a results-driven Fund Controller to the team. The Fund Controller will have a strong background in Private Equity and U.S. tax and accounting principles for a growing portfolio of approximately 10 private equity funds—and more on the horizon. Reporting to the President, this role extends to overseeing accounting functions for the investment management company. <strong>This role is 100% remote but the Fund Controller must be willing and able to meet in the West GTA several times a year for internal meetings. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a highly skilled CPA with proven expertise in Canadian and US fund structures, capital handling, carried interest, performance allocation, and cross-border compliance, this hands-on position offers the opportunity to be a key player in a fast-paced investment environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Fund Accounting & Financial Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the accounting and reporting for funds spanning U.S. and Offshore structures.</li><li>Maintain capital account statements, NAV calculations, and investor allocations in-house.</li><li>Manage preparation and review of quarterly/annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Collaborate with third-party fund administrators and review their financial deliverables.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely fund audits with precise reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Tax Compliance & Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Work with external tax advisors for U.S. partnership tax filings (Form 1065/K-1 preparation and review).</li><li>Reconcile tax allocations, ensuring clear alignment with financial records.</li><li>Oversee FATCA, CRS, and other regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Provide end-to-end tax compliance assistance to investors.</li></ul><p><strong>Management Company Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Handle general ledger entries, payroll, expense tracking, management fee collections, and more for the investment management company.</li><li>Generate financial statements, fund expense chargebacks, and cash flow forecasts regularly.</li><li>Process & Controls</li><li>Develop and implement robust internal controls, policies, and compliance systems.</li><li>Initiate process improvements to boost reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.</li><li>Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and banking institutions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p> An emerging business is seeking a passionate and experienced Controller to lead its finance operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will hold a critical leadership role, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll, risk management, and operational finance. This position demands both a hands-on mentality and strategic insight, ensuring the integrity and timeliness of all financial processes and reporting.</p><p>As a Controller, you will provide coaching and mentoring to a small but dynamic finance team while delivering analysis and recommendations vital to business decisions. You will also support ERP implementation and manage financial systems effectively to ensure seamless operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Leadership & Management:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Supervise and develop a finance team, including full-time and part-time staff.</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing regular updates, analysis, and recommendations.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Financial Reporting & Compliance:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Monitor month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Manage financial compliance with ASPE standards while preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.</li><li>Supervise CRA filings, corporate taxes, payroll remittances, and annual filings.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls and documentation processes.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Treasury & Cash Flow Management:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Communicate regularly with corporate banks and oversee operational banking.</li><li>Collaborate on capital planning and maintain rolling weekly cash flows.</li><li>Prepare liquidity KPIs and align payment schedules with available resources and priorities.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.</li><li>Deliver executive summaries with financial insights to support decision-making.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Cost Accounting & Inventory Control:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Oversee cost accounting processes, inventory valuation, landed cost analysis, and gross margin analyses.</li><li>Ensure accuracy in freight and brokerage charges and support operational decisions with financial insights.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Payroll & Employee Cost Oversight:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Approve payroll processes and maintain compliance with CRA payroll remittance requirements.</li><li>Manage controls for vacation accruals, bonuses, and WSIB accounts.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Financial Systems & ERP Implementation:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage QuickBooks Enterprise system and drive ERP implementation processes to enable efficiencies.</li></ul><p>Oversee AP/AR function</p>
<p>Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic and growing company? Our client specializes in custom design, manufacture, and assembly of of projects throughout North America and expanding the team by hiring a Controller. <strong>Note that this role is 100% onsite until the new Controller is able to effectly perform the position in a hybrid capacity.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will report to the COO and take ownership of the organization's financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while supporting business goals. You will be an integral part of the leadership team and collaborate with other departments including Operations, Production, Project Management and Supply Chain/Procurement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Leadership & Oversight: </strong>Provide direction for daily accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.</li><li><strong>Internal Controls: </strong>Maintain internal financial safeguards, oversee budgets, track costs, and monitor expenditures.</li><li><strong>Cash Flow Management: </strong>Drive forecasting and cash flow planning in collaboration with organizational leadership.</li><li><strong>Audit Readiness: </strong>Coordinate the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.</li><li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Ensure adherence to all financial, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement: </strong>Lead initiatives to optimize accounting processes and systems for greater efficiency.</li><li><strong>Inventory Management:</strong> Support cost tracking and analysis for inventory control.</li><li><strong>Project Support:</strong> Provide financial expertise related to cost control, job costing, and billing for project management teams.</li><li><strong>Team Development: </strong>Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team-oriented culture.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in financial reporting, analysis, and process optimization for our hospitality business. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure accurate financial insights and drive improvements across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Streamline the IT invoice process by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements for internal and vendor workflows.<br>• Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial data to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.<br>• Reconcile detailed spending reports across multiple accounts and projects to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Develop monthly and quarterly variance reports, conducting in-depth reviews to enhance forecast precision and provide actionable insights to leadership.<br>• Facilitate regular discussions with business partners to share financial trends, risks, and opportunities, while refining rolling financial forecasts.<br>• Coordinate with stakeholders during the annual budget process, managing schedules and submissions.<br>• Oversee the year-end accrual process in collaboration with Corporate Accounts Payable and business partners.<br>• Support external audit activities by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and responding to auditor inquiries.<br>• Automate routine financial tasks and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.<br>• Provide valuable financial insights to senior management by leveraging data visualization tools and analytical techniques.
