<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Director of Sales based in Brantford, ON, working on-site within the food and food processing sector. This leadership role is responsible for driving sustainable growth and overseeing key account relationships. The position offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy and lead a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Oversee and expand key account relationships to support long-term growth and profitability.</li><li>Develop and execute strategic plans to increase volume and enhance market share.</li><li>Collaborate with commercial, innovation, and supply chain teams to ensure effective category development.</li><li>Lead and develop the site-based commercial team, fostering engagement and responsiveness to market shifts.</li><li>Work closely with new product development teams to introduce innovations aligned with consumer trends.</li><li>Monitor market and consumer trends to inform commercial and product development strategies.</li><li>Design and implement promotional programs to maximize category performance and profitability.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and agreements with customers and suppliers, including new product costings.</li><li>Manage account administration, including forecasting, cost confirmations, and promotional activities.</li><li>Provide regular sales performance analytics and reporting to drive continuous improvement.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in a commercial sales role, preferably within the food sector or with a prominent retailer.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in price negotiations and agreement management.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Track record of successfully leading and developing commercial teams.</li><li>Familiarity with category management tools and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.</li><li>Understanding of business accounting and forecasting principles.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels.</li><li>Capability to identify emerging trends in the food market and drive relevant initiatives.</li><li>Analytical skills to interpret data, recognize opportunities, and assess potential risks.</li><li>Commercial acumen and the ability to identify technical opportunities that support business objectives.</li></ul>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Director, Learning and Development to shape and advance a company-wide learning vision for a prominent Canadian organization in Toronto, Ontario. This leadership role will guide the creation of impactful development initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee growth, and organizational performance across corporate, retail, and operational teams. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to build a strong learning culture supported by measurable outcomes, modern learning tools, and forward-looking talent development strategies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and lead a comprehensive learning and development strategy that aligns with business priorities and long-term workforce needs.<br>• Design and implement scalable programs covering onboarding, leadership growth, compliance training, functional capability building, and career development.<br>• Collaborate with executive and business leaders to assess skill gaps and deliver learning solutions that address current and future capability requirements.<br>• Provide direction, coaching, and support to the Learning and Development team to maintain a high standard of performance and service delivery.<br>• Strengthen the use of learning platforms and digital tools to improve access, engagement, and effectiveness across diverse employee groups.<br>• Track program success through data, reporting, and performance indicators, then use findings to refine learning initiatives on an ongoing basis.<br>• Contribute to workforce planning efforts by identifying emerging skill needs and recommending development priorities for the organization.<br>• Oversee learning-related budgets and manage relationships with external vendors and training partners to ensure value and quality.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across corporate, retail, and operations to embed continuous learning into everyday performance and development practices.
We are looking for an experienced Director, Total Rewards to shape and lead a comprehensive rewards strategy that supports business goals and strengthens the employee experience in Toronto, Ontario. This role will oversee compensation, benefits, wellness, absence programs, and workforce insights while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related decisions. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with practical execution, helping the organization build effective programs, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement across total rewards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and advance a long-term total rewards framework that aligns compensation, benefits, and wellness programs with organizational priorities.<br>• Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of compensation, benefits, disability and leave programs, ensuring they remain competitive and effective.<br>• Advise executive and senior leaders on pay decisions, workforce planning, organizational design, and potential people risks.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the Total Rewards team while fostering strong performance, accountability, and high-quality service delivery.<br>• Monitor regulatory obligations related to employment standards, pay equity, transparency requirements, and governance, and ensure programs remain compliant.<br>• Interpret workforce metrics and external market data to identify trends, support planning, and guide evidence-based recommendations.<br>• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and priority setting across HR initiatives with a focus on sustainable and impactful rewards programs.<br>• Direct communications and change initiatives related to reward offerings, policies, and program enhancements to support employee understanding and adoption.
<p>Our client is a successful, family-owned distribution business with a long-standing reputation for customer service, operational excellence, and strong relationships with customers and suppliers. As the company continues to evolve and grow, they are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded <strong>Director, Finance & Administration</strong> to oversee finance and key administrative functions across the organization. Reporting directly to the President, this is a unique opportunity to join a well-established business in a senior leadership role where you will have broad influence across Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, IT, and Administration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Finance & Treasury</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily cash management and rolling cash flow forecasting.</li><li>Manage banking relationships, lending facilities, covenant reporting, and lender communications.</li><li>Drive working capital performance through effective management of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.</li><li>Prepare financial analysis and business cases supporting capital expenditures and operational investments.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.</li><li>Provide actionable analysis on profitability, product margins, customer performance, inventory aging, and logistics costs.</li></ul><p><strong>Controls, Risk & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with lending agreements, tax regulations, insurance requirements, and corporate policies.</li><li>Oversee annual insurance renewals and risk management initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate tax filings and compliance activities with external advisors.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop teams across Accounting, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and IT.</li><li>Improve cross-functional processes including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory management, and customer service workflows.</li><li>Oversee inventory planning, supplier performance, product availability, and working capital objectives.</li><li>Provide leadership for payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, information technology, and facilities management.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Partner closely with the President to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.</li><li>Deliver meaningful operational and financial insights that support business decisions.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor on the financial and operational health of the organization.</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements while providing practical recommendations for action.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Director of Finance (Interim Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Interim Director of Finance</p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-6 Months</p><p> <strong>Work Model:</strong> Onsite (5 days)</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Brampton</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client, a privately held manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced finance leader to provide interim support. This 3-6 month engagement will suit a hands-on professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys tackling new challenges, and can operate effectively when priorities and processes are not always clearly defined.</p><p>Partnering closely with ownership and senior leadership, the successful candidate will provide financial oversight across reporting, audit coordination, banking relationships, working capital management, operational finance, and special projects. This individual will be expected to quickly understand the business, identify solutions, and provide practical guidance across both strategic and day-to-day finance matters.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the senior finance partner to ownership and executive leadership, providing financial insight and decision support.</li><li>Support the year-end process, coordinate external audit requirements, and manage auditor requests.</li><li>Collaborate with banking and insurance partners, including annual renewals and ongoing information requests.</li><li>Prepare and enhance monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting packages for leadership and advisory stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, inventory, and liquidity management.</li><li>Partner with operations and costing teams to evaluate product profitability, costing methodologies, and margin performance.</li><li>Assist with the development and refinement of product cost models and bill-of-material structures.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, costing, and general accounting personnel.</li><li>Work cross-functionally to investigate operational and financial challenges, develop solutions, and drive execution.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to address inventory reporting and ERP-related challenges.</li><li>Lead or participate in special projects and business initiatives as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
As Vice-President, Finance you’ll be the strategic force behind impactful storytelling,
advocacy, and engagement that advances the CPA profession.
CPA Ontario is not like other organizations
Careers built here tend to look different because the work itself is different. You are not simply contributing to an organization. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten.
About This Opportunity:
The Vice President, Finance reports to the CFO and is accountable for providing strategic leadership and oversight for the organizations finance function, ensuring high-quality service delivery across budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and audit. The VP, Finance balances strategy & execution, supporting and advancing organization-wide initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
As a key member of CPA Onto’s Senior Leadership Team, the VP, Finance leads a team of
approximately 16 (2 direct reports, 14 indirect reports), promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement that values development and commitment to CPA Ontario’s high standards and quality.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Oversee implementation and management of internal controls and mechanisms to ensure safeguarding of CPA Ontario’s assets.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Provides oversight of the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reporting packages to the Executive Team, Financial & Audit Committee (FAC), Council, and the Annual Meeting, ensuring all reporting requirements are met. Oversees the annual financial planning process, including the development of the budget, business plan, forecast and key planning assumptions.
• Audit: Oversee year-end audit, review and finalize audited financial statements and all other customer and government audits for CPA Ontario, Staff Pension Plan, and Foundation.
• Tax and Treasury: Effective oversight over treasury and cash management, including ensuring appropriate liquidity to meet capital obligations. Oversee CPA Ontario corporate tax returns and information returns.
• Project Management: Support the planning, design, development, implementation and evaluation of organization-wide initiatives to support the business requirements and strategic objectives of CPA Ontario. Support new systems or project selections and implementation from a strategic finance, resource and internal control perspective.
• Manage and authorize procurement activities, including managing CPA Ontario assets, contract review, negotiating terms and conditions with vendors.
• Coach, mentor and lead a team of finance professionals
To Be Successful You Need:
• An undergraduate degree in business or accounting or a related field.
• A CPA certification, and to be in good standing.
• Demonstrated senior financial leadership experience within a complex, fast-paced environment, with deep expertise across controllership, financial reporting, planning, cash management, contracts, and vendor management.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to anticipate future trends and implications, make sound, well-judged decisions, and balance program delivery with financial and budgetary realities.
• Proven people leader and team builder with experience establishing accountability and developing high-performing teams by aligning roles with individual strengths.
• Demonstrated success supporting multiple, complex change and transformation initiatives while driving parallel projects forward with a st
<p><strong>Interim VP Finance, US GAAP </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hamilton, ON Area (Primarily Remote)</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Primarily Remote. Must be able to travel to Hamilton, ON, approximately once every 2 to 3 weeks</p><p><strong>Term:</strong> 6-month contract (with potential extension)</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to support a high-growth organization as it advances through significant corporate milestones. This individual will play a hands-on role overseeing financial reporting, technical accounting matters, audit coordination, equity-related accounting activities, and public company readiness initiatives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables within a<strong> US GAAP environment</strong>.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate all audit-related activities.</li><li>Research, assess, and document complex accounting matters, providing practical recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Oversee accounting for various equity-related transactions and maintain accuracy of shareholder records and ownership tracking.</li><li>Support regulatory reporting obligations and assist with ongoing public-company compliance requirements.</li><li>Develop and enhance month-end close procedures, financial controls, and governance processes.</li><li>Partner with external advisors, valuation specialists, and technical accounting consultants as required.</li><li>Establish reporting frameworks, timelines, and documentation standards to support future growth.</li><li>Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to additional accounting team members as the function expands.</li><li>Remain actively involved in core accounting activities including reconciliations, analysis, period-end close, and audit support.</li></ul>
<p> Accounting Manager </p><p><br></p><p>Are you a CPA (or CPA-track) professional who thrives in a fast-paced sales and service environment and enjoys owning the financial processes that keep a business running efficiently?</p><p>Our client is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to take ownership of financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations, and operational accounting. This highly visible role will partner closely with Sales, Service, Collections, Operations, and senior leadership to ensure strong financial controls, optimize working capital, and support business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Own</p><ul><li>Lead the full month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, accruals, foreign exchange transactions, and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Own balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity financial activities, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Manage daily treasury and cash management functions, including cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, borrowing requirements, liquidity management, bank relationships, and foreign currency exposure.</li><li>Monitor working capital performance, supporting collections, receivables management, cash conversion initiatives, and process improvements across the business.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reporting packages, cash flow reporting, profitability analysis, and operational performance metrics.</li><li>Partner closely with Sales and Service leadership to evaluate business performance, customer profitability, revenue trends, and operational initiatives.</li><li>Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue accounting, warranty reserves, and transactional review within a high-volume commercial environment.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, internal controls, reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and financial systems.</li><li>Coordinate audit, tax, banking, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements while maintaining strong governance and financial controls.</li><li>Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused finance culture.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a Distribution organization in , Aurora , ON on a 4-6 month Contract basis, 5 days onsite. This position will lead core accounting operations, produce reliable financial reporting, and help maintain effective controls across the finance function. The successful candidate will bring a hands-on approach to managing daily transactions, supporting business performance, and improving financial processes in an inventory-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily finance operations across payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, including reviewing entries and preparing complete financial statements for management use.</p><p>• Track liquidity needs by overseeing incoming payments, outgoing disbursements, operating expenses, and collection activity.</p><p>• Manage inventory-related accounting by monitoring product costing, valuation, and cost of goods sold reporting.</p><p>• Strengthen financial governance by maintaining effective controls and supporting compliance with accounting standards and tax obligations.</p><p>• Contribute to forecasting, budget planning, and financial analysis to support sound business decisions.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve the efficiency and reliability of financial processes.</p>
<p>Our Niagara Region client is seeking a CPA-designated accounting professional to join their finance team as <strong>Accounting Manager</strong>. Reporting directly to the Divisional Controller, this role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and providing meaningful financial analysis to operations and senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on CPA who enjoys partnering with the business, leading reporting processes, mentoring staff, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly and quarterly financial statements.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.</li><li>Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Prepare and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.</li><li>Partner closely with operations and construction teams to provide financial insights and decision support.</li><li>Coordinate year-end audit requirements and act as a key liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Assist with corporate tax filings and government reporting requirements.</li><li>Review account reconciliations and support the integrity of the general ledger.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements, enhanced controls, and system efficiencies.</li><li>Provide leadership and mentorship to a General Accountant while supporting broader finance team initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>What Sets This Role Apart</strong></p><ul><li>High visibility with senior leadership.</li><li>Meaningful interaction with both finance and operations teams.</li><li>Opportunity to influence process improvements and business performance.</li><li>Strong career growth with a company that prefers to promote from within.</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, operational analysis, audit, tax, and strategic finance initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>