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.
<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>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to oversee financial operations and guide key strategic initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring financial performance, managing accounting operations, and driving process improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting.</li><li>Accumulate and consolidate financial data to ensure accurate reporting of business results.</li><li>Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance internal controls.</li><li>Ensure precise financial transactions and reporting through quality control oversight.</li><li>Assess current accounting operations, provide recommendations for process enhancements, and implement improved practices.</li><li>Manage and coordinate financial budgeting, financial statements, forecasts, and variance reporting.</li><li>Prepare and publish monthly financial statements in a timely manner.</li><li>Coordinate regulatory reporting with external auditors to ensure compliance.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Support department managers with budgeting, monitoring actual vs. budget performance, and variance reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with provincial government reporting and tax filing requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and empower the finance team through mentorship and coaching.</li><li>Set performance standards, track progress, and build a high-performing team.</li></ul><p><strong>Critical Thinking & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Support strategic development with strong conceptual and operational insights.</li><li>Analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and make well-informed decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and departments.</li><li>Communicate clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.</li></ul><p><strong>Results Orientation</strong></p><ul><li>Establish accountability and instill a results-driven culture.</li><li>Exhibit a proactive, action-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in North York, Ontario. In this role, you will handle full-cycle accounts payable tasks, ensuring smooth payment processes and accurate invoice management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment with a focus on precision and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable, including invoice processing and payment approvals.<br>• Process pension payments, corporate credit card transactions, and vendor payments accurately and on time.<br>• Code and reconcile invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Handle insurance claims and related payments with attention to detail and accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies and maintain positive relationships.<br>• Utilize accounting software, including Great Plains Dynamics, for efficient financial operations.<br>• Ensure timely processing of checks and electronic payments.<br>• Maintain organized records of all accounts payable transactions for audit and reporting purposes.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.<br>• Work closely with internal teams to address queries and provide support related to accounts payable.
