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34 results for Accounting Manager in Oakville, ON

Accounting Technician
  • Morriston, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 70000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Join a collaborative, fast-paced team where your attention to detail and financial expertise will directly support project success. We are looking for a <strong>Project Accounting Technician</strong> who is organized, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic project-based environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting billing and payables, and ensuring smooth communication between the accounting team, vendors, and project sites.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Process vendor invoices in accordance with established payment terms and procedures.</p><p> • Manage payments for site rents, utilities, and petty cash.</p><p> • Maintain organized and confidential hard copy filing systems for accounts payable.</p><p> • Liaise with project sites to resolve outstanding payable issues promptly.</p><p> • Respond to vendor inquiries and provide timely updates on account status.</p><p> • Prepare and manage Statutory Declarations and WSIB documentation for accounts receivable billings and subcontractor payables.</p><p> • Reconcile subcontractor accounts for final release and prepare all related closing documentation.</p><p> • Generate accurate month-end reports, including AP Audit Reports, AR summaries, and subcontractor reconciliations.</p><p> • Post accruals, revenue billings, and cost reallocations at month-end.</p><p> • Collect progress draws and payment certificates from project managers and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding receivables.</p><p> • Conduct quarterly reconciliations of revenue contracts.</p><p> • Build and maintain positive working relationships with project teams across job sites.</p><p> • Assist with training site administrators and other personnel on accounting procedures.</p><p> • Perform additional accounting duties as required to support project and company objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><p> • Solid understanding of project accounting, accounts payable, and receivable processes.</p><p> • Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p> • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.</p><p> • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.</p><p> • Prior experience in a project-based or construction accounting environment is an asset.</p><p>If you are a motivated accounting professional who enjoys contributing to operational excellence and project success, we would love to hear from you.</p>
  • 2025-10-22T23:44:10Z
Controller *ON SITE*
  • Waterloo, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Waterloo, Ontario. In this key leadership role, you will oversee financial operations, manage a dedicated team, and play a pivotal part in driving the company’s financial strategy. If you excel in project accounting and have a proven track record in financial management, we invite you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage a diverse team, including Accounting and IT.</p><p>• Oversee financial reporting for major projects.</p><p>• Conduct regular department meetings with project managers and other team leads to monitor project progress and address financial concerns.</p><p>• Manage monthly progress draws, ensuring timely invoicing and adherence to contractual holdbacks and lien requirements.</p><p>• Develop and implement robust forecasting and budgeting processes to enhance financial planning capabilities.</p><p>• Prepare monthly management reports to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.</p><p>• Coordinate audits and tax-related activities to meet compliance requirements and support processes.</p><p>• Establish efficient reporting systems for operational entities.</p><p>• Evaluate team performance, identifying areas for development and ensuring high standards of efficiency and accountability.</p><p>• Utilize Sage 300 and Procor software to optimize financial operations and reporting.</p>
  • 2025-10-22T19:58:46Z
Controller
  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50.00 - 65.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. This is a 3+ month contract position designed for a senior individual with strong attention to detail who can bring stability and expertise to our accounting processes. The role offers the opportunity to oversee financial operations, streamline workflows, and ensure accuracy in reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage bank reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Lead month-end close activities, including preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, fostering growth and collaboration.</p><p>• Optimize and refine financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with managers to transition financial responsibilities and consolidate workflows.</p><p>• Assist with system integration and upgrades, ensuring seamless transitions.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to provide insights for strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Develop and implement policies to maintain robust internal controls.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.</p>
  • 2025-11-11T21:48:59Z
Plant Controller
  • Woodbridge, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>The Plant Controller, reporting to the CFO, is a strategic business partner responsible for the financial management and reporting of a manufacturing plant. This role involves overseeing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis to ensure the financial health of the plant while achieving business objectives. The Plant Controller will work closely with plant leadership, providing financial insights and guidance to drive decision-making and operational efficiency.</p><p><strong>Key Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.</li><li>Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.</li><li>Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.</li><li>Leadership mindset with the ability to manage a cross-departmental team effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Management & Planning:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and manage the financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the manufacturing plant.</li><li>Provide monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and recommendations for cost savings </li></ul><p><strong>Cost Accounting:</strong></p><ul><li>Establish, monitor, and maintain cost accounting systems to track production costs, inventory valuation, and efficiency improvements.</li><li>Perform analysis to identify areas for optimizing performance and cost reduction strategies.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate directly with plant management to drive financial insights into operational decisions.</li><li>Serve as a business partner to department heads, ensuring alignment of financial and strategic goals </li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Controls:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure financial compliance with company policies, internal controls, and external regulations.</li><li>Lead audits and implement recommendations to resolve gaps in financial controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor finance department staff at the plant, fostering professional growth.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between accounting, production, and other departments to improve financial outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-05T18:59:01Z
Controller
  • North York, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-10-23T18:38:48Z
Controller
  • Kitchener Waterloo, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Controller, with a strong construction-industry background, to join our team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and lead a team to achieve organizational goals. Your expertise will drive effective financial management and provide valuable insights to support decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p>• Prepare and manage consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards (4 operating companies and several other holding companies).</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes, including journal entries and working papers for multiple entities.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and manage treasury functions, including monthly draws for construction projects.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, supporting their growth and attention to detail.</p><p>• Review payroll, including payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to provide accurate job costing and financial reporting.</p><p>• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems, such as Sage Intacct and ProCore.</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting workflows.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and accountants during year-end processes and audits.</p>
  • 2025-11-19T14:43:53Z
Controller
  • Kitchener, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our client's team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will act as a trusted financial partner, providing strategic insights and analytics to enhance profitability and drive company performance. You will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and support the development of accounting staff, contributing to the organization’s long-term success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage financial reporting and business control functions for designated operating areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Review, analyze, and enhance systems and control processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the finance department.</p><p>• Communicate the company’s financial status and tax position to senior management and functional leaders.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with external statutory regulations and internal corporate policies.</p><p>• Partner closely with operations and sales teams, regularly visiting business locations to monitor performance and recommend improvements.</p><p>• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and actual financial reports in collaboration with various departments.</p><p>• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to focus on operational performance and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Advise senior management on actions needed to enhance financial results and achieve budgetary goals.</p><p>• Assist in creating business cases for capital expenditure projects to support strategic initiatives.</p>
  • 2025-11-06T21:54:08Z
Controller
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • - CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Description: Business Central SME</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p> Our client in Mississauga is seeking a Business Central SME to oversee and optimize their Business Central environment following implementation. This position is crucial in driving automation, increasing operational efficiency, and ensuring the system aligns with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central post go-live processes, a strong understanding of financial controls, and expertise in leveraging technology for continuous improvement. This is a 3-6 month contract, with a hybrid, 3 days onsite working arrangement. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·      Manage and monitor the Dynamics 365 Business Central environment to ensure seamless operation after implementation. Address technical or functional challenges as they arise.</p><p>·      Identify areas within financial operations that can benefit from further automation and implement workflows, reporting systems, and user-friendly solutions using Dynamics 365 capabilities.</p><p>·      Perform regular reconciliation, auditing, and reporting to ensure financial data accuracy and compliance. Maintain internal controls aligned with company policies and industry standards.</p><p>·      Partner with stakeholders to analyze gaps and leverage Business Central features, add-ons, and integrations to enhance efficiency. Assist in training teams on new functionalities or updates.</p><p>·      Work closely with IT, operations, and leadership teams to align the system with business strategy and reporting requirements. Maintain open communication to ensure user adoption and satisfaction.</p><p>·      Assist in developing roadmaps for continuous system enhancements, including automated workflows and data reporting dashboards. Provide insights into tools or modules that can be leveraged for long-term scalability.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-05T20:58:48Z
Financial Controller
  • Toronto, ON
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 135000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function for a growing Canadian business operating multiple locations nationally. This role will oversee all financial reporting, analysis, governance, and strategic financial support for the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience working with multi-unit operations, and a proactive business partnering mindset. The Controller will liaise closely with senior leadership teams both locally and internationally, and will manage relationships with outsourced service providers for transactional and operational accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Canadian business</li><li>Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and review outsourced operational accounting work</li><li>Coordinate audit and tax engagements in partnership with external advisors</li><li>Maintain internal controls and support continuous improvement of financial processes</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Provide leadership with insights on business performance, KPIs, and profitability of clinic locations</li><li>Support decision-making through financial modeling and scenario analysis</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to optimize financial outcomes and ensure accountability on budgets</li><li>Oversee cash flow management and working capital requirements</li><li>Review payroll, AP/AR, and revenue recognition processes executed by outsourced providers</li><li>Support expansion initiatives including financial evaluations and integration of new locations</li><li>Ensure accuracy and effectiveness of financial systems and data flows</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to automate or streamline reporting and accounting processes</li><li>Champion best practices in finance operations</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-06T19:23:54Z
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