13 results for Controller in Oakville, ON

Controller

Toronto, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
Position OverviewRobert Half is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations while helping build the financial infrastructure needed for future growth. This individual will oversee multi-entity accounting, improve processes and systems, manage reporting and compliance, and provide strategic financial support to leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is comfortable in a startup environment, can operate effectively with limited structure, and is willing to balance strategic input with executional ownership. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting across 8 entities, including 2–3 active operating entities</li><li>Manage bookkeeping, general ledger activity, and monthly close</li><li>Prepare consolidated financial statements</li><li>Own cash flow reporting and forecasting</li><li>Process payroll for approximately 10 employees</li><li>Manage tax filings, compliance, and SR&ED credit support</li><li>Clean up and stabilize current accounting records and financial processes</li><li>Lead transition from Excel-based accounting to QuickBooks</li><li>Support future ERP implementation</li><li>Implement and manage project-based accounting practices</li><li>Track project costs, budgets, and profitability</li><li>Support investor readiness and future capital raise activity</li><li>Provide recommendations and financial insights to leadership</li><li>Help establish a scalable finance function for continued growth</li></ul>
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Controller

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with our client to recruit a hands-on Controller who will lead the accounting function and act as a strategic partner to the CFO and President. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with leadership, building processes, and contributing directly to a growing organization. Our client is a growing, well-established SMB in the manufacturing space experiencing continued expansion. This is a highly collaborative, onsite environment where finance plays a key role in supporting operations and driving business decisions. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee the full accounting cycle, mentor a small team, and provide meaningful financial insights to support business growth. Preference will be given to CPA's with the required industry experience. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting</li><li>Oversee A/R, A/P, and general accounting functions, ensuring accuracy of the GL</li><li>Supervise and mentor a small accounting team, driving accountability and development</li><li>Manage cash flow, treasury, and banking relationships, including quarterly reporting</li><li>Monitor FX exposure and USD cash position</li><li>Prepare and manage the annual budget and ongoing forecasts</li><li>Coordinate year-end review engagements and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Ensure compliance with HST, WSIB, EHT, and other regulatory filings</li><li>Oversee payroll and benefits administration</li><li>Maintain fixed asset and leasing schedules</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and fraud prevention processes</li><li>Provide financial analysis and business insights to support leadership decision-making</li></ul>Why This Role<ul><li>Join a growing organization with strong leadership and a clear growth trajectory</li><li>Highly visible role with direct exposure to the CFO and President</li><li>Opportunity to shape processes and build out the finance function</li><li>Collaborative, onsite culture where your input makes an impact</li></ul>
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Controller

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a large, publicly traded global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controller to join their leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering strong career progression within a values-driven, growth-oriented environment.This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, onsite setting, partnering closely with operations and senior leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement. This position is based in Burlington, ON and is 100% onsite. Why This Role?<ul><li>Onsite collaboration with operations and executive leadership</li><li>Clear career growth path </li><li>Exposure to cross-border (Canada & U.S.) operations</li><li>Work within a large-scale, publicly traded manufacturing environment</li><li>Opportunity to drive ERP optimization and process improvements</li></ul>Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close<ul><li>Lead the month-end close and consolidation across multiple entities</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, KPIs, and variance analysis</li><li>Ensure balance sheet integrity and compliance with corporate policies</li><li>Support audit, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements (Canada & U.S.)</li></ul>FP&A & Business Partnering<ul><li>Partner with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis</li><li>Evaluate costing, pricing, and capital investments</li></ul>Cash Flow & Working Capital<ul><li>Oversee cash management, AP, and payment cycles</li><li>Maintain strong controls and deliver accurate cash flow forecasting</li></ul>Leadership & Collaboration<ul><li>Lead and develop the accounting team</li><li>Foster a high-performance, collaborative onsite culture</li><li>Drive succession planning and team development</li></ul>Controls & Process Improvement<ul><li>Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks</li><li>Identify and implement process and efficiency improvements</li></ul>Manufacturing Finance & Systems<ul><li>Own standard costing, cost rolls, and variance analysis</li><li>Support ERP enhancements (JD Edwards preferred)</li><li>Partner with operations on inventory, production, and cost optimization</li></ul>Additional Details<ul><li>10–15% travel across North American plant locations</li><li>Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership</li></ul>If you’re a driven finance leader looking for a hands-on, onsite role with meaningful impact and long-term career growth, we’d love to connect.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
145000 - 165000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight, strengthen reporting practices, and support sound decision-making across the organization in Waterloo, Ontario. This role is well suited to a finance specialist who can balance day-to-day accounting leadership with complex funding compliance, audit coordination, and control improvements. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving visibility across entities, and guiding special projects related to financial governance. Responsibilities: • Oversee the organization’s accounting operations and provide leadership across core finance activities, including reporting, budgeting, payroll oversight, and general financial administration. • Administer federal and provincial funding programs by monitoring eligibility, tracking allocations, and ensuring reporting obligations are completed accurately and on schedule. • Maintain strong grant controls by reviewing funding usage carefully to prevent overlap between programs and to ensure expenditures are assigned appropriately. • Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors and support recurring coordination activities involving the organization and its related subsidiary. • Develop, document, and enhance financial controls to address identified gaps, strengthen compliance, and improve the reliability of financial processes. • Provide financial oversight across the parent organization and its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, with attention to risk, accountability, and consolidated visibility. • Lead follow-up activities related to prior audit findings and implement practical measures to resolve issues within required timelines. • Support finance and compliance initiatives, including ad hoc analysis, process reviews, and special projects that require strong technical accounting knowledge. • Partner with internal staff responsible for payroll, benefits, and related administrative functions to ensure accurate financial coordination and reporting.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Controller

Toronto, ON
remote
Permanent
160000 - 200000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a publicly traded financial technology organization operating within the digital asset and investment management space. The company is experiencing continued growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions and is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will be responsible for leading the financial reporting function, managing the external audit process, overseeing the quarterly close cycle, and supporting the continued development of the organization's finance infrastructure and internal control environment. This position offers significant exposure to executive leadership, public company reporting, and strategic initiatives within a dynamic and evolving industry. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, maintaining reporting deadlines while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce close timelines.</li><li>Prepare financial information and supporting analyses for Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and other external reporting requirements.</li><li>Research complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memoranda to support accounting conclusions.</li><li>Manage the annual external audit and quarterly review processes, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Coordinate audit deliverables across multiple entities and jurisdictions.</li><li>Support the CFO in maintaining and enhancing the organization's internal control framework, including compliance with public company reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with the implementation and documentation of financial controls, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Provide leadership and oversight to a small team of accounting professionals.</li><li>Review work product, mentor team members, and support ongoing professional development.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing finance function.</li><li>Support treasury management activities, banking relationships, and payment processes.</li><li>Oversee Canadian payroll administration.</li><li>Partner with operational teams across international locations to support reporting requirements, process improvements, and business initiatives.</li><li>Act as a key finance owner of the organization's ERP system, ensuring effective utilization and continuous enhancement.</li><li>Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, process optimization, and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Support the integration of newly acquired businesses into the finance and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Identify opportunities to leverage technology to strengthen controls and improve financial reporting processes.</li><li>Partner closely with the CFO on strategic finance initiatives, acquisitions, system implementations, and other projects supporting organizational growth.</li></ul>
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Controller

Toronto, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
60 - 65 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a retail import export services organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Contract basis. This role is suited to a senior accounting specialist who can provide strong financial oversight across multiple entities while working on site and helping bring greater consistency to reporting. The successful candidate will lead core accounting activities, deliver reliable consolidated financial information, and contribute practical guidance in a dynamic operating environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee full-cycle accounting activities for multiple related entities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and aligned across the organization.• Prepare and review month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and timely reporting for leadership.• Produce consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules that provide a clear view of overall business performance.• Work on site in Toronto, Ontario to partner closely with internal stakeholders and support day-to-day financial operations.• Strengthen accounting processes by moving reporting from manual and paper-based methods toward a more centralized cloud-based system.• Monitor the integrity of financial data within QuickBooks and help standardize reporting practices across entities.• Provide high-level accounting support on an ongoing schedule initially, with flexibility to adjust to a more fractional arrangement over time as business needs evolve.• Identify reporting issues, recommend practical improvements, and help maintain effective financial controls in a multi-entity environment.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Manager

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 110000 CAD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.• Conduct audits, reviews, and Notice to Reader engagements for a variety of clients.• Manage corporate and personal tax filings, providing expert guidance on tax planning and compliance.• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners to understand their needs and provide tailored advice.• Oversee client accounts, including monitoring transactions and balances to ensure financial health.• Address audit findings, providing recommendations for improvement and implementing solutions.• Lead audit engagements, coordinating with team members to deliver high-quality results.• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the growth and success of clients' businesses.• Ensure all financial records are organized and up-to-date, adhering to regulatory requirements.• Provide innovative strategies to clients, helping them optimize their financial operations and achieve growth.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Developer

North York, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
39.5865 - 45.837 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Developer to support web development initiatives for a long-term contract opportunity based in Toronto, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong front-end and back-end web development expertise and can build, maintain, and improve digital experiences across website and CMS environments. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to resolve issues, enhance functionality, and deliver reliable web solutions in a structured development setting. Responsibilities: • Build, update, and maintain web applications and site features using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery. • Develop and support server-side functionality to ensure stable, scalable, and efficient website performance. • Administer and enhance content management system components to support publishing and ongoing site updates. • Investigate technical issues, document findings, and resolve defects using established bug tracking and Jira workflows. • Translate business and user needs into effective client-side scripting and responsive web solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test, troubleshoot, and deploy improvements across digital platforms. • Monitor website functionality and recommend refinements that improve usability, reliability, and overall performance.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
105000 - 115000 CAD / Yearly
Assistant Controller | High-Growth Manufacturing | GTA West A rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking a forward-thinking Assistant Controller to join its finance team. This is a high-impact role supporting the Controller while helping modernize and streamline accounting operations.We’re looking for a candidate who brings not only strong technical accounting expertise, but also a passion for automation, process improvement, and leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Partner on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives</li><li>Contribute to weekly and monthly management reporting</li><li>Monitor inventory costing and cost of goods sold (COGS)</li><li>Support accounts receivable and cash collection activities</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and financial reporting requirements</li><li>Identify, design, and implement process improvements, with a strong focus on automation and AI-enabled efficiencies</li><li>Drive initiatives to reduce manual processes and enhance data accuracy and reporting speed</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff</li></ul>
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Ayr, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in south Cambridge, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail in financial matters who thrives in managing complex accounting processes and contributing to the financial stability of a dynamic organization. You will play a key role in overseeing project accounting, treasury, and payroll functions, while ensuring compliance with legal agreements and financial regulations. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.• Oversee project accounting including job costing for multiple active projects ranging from short-term to multi-year durations, ensuring proper tracking, WIP reporting, and compliance.• Lead treasury functions, including cash forecasting, banking negotiations, and lease management.• Administer union agreements and payroll complexities across various geographic locations.• Monitor and manage lien processes and holdbacks to ensure compliance with provincial regulations.• Drive efficiency improvements in accounting processes and systems, including integrating field payroll into the Eclipse system.• Collaborate on special projects to enhance forecasting and streamline operations.• Maintain oversight of multiple operational and holding entities to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Support year-end audit processes and work closely with external auditors to finalize reports.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Hamilton, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to support the Controller and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing project-based environment. This is a great opportunity for an energetic accounting professional who enjoys both technical accounting and team leadership within a collaborative, growth-oriented private-equity environment. As the Assistant Controller, ou will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & Leadership<ul><li>Supervise and mentor a small accounting team, including junior accountants and clerks</li><li>Review journal entries, reconciliations, and transactional work for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Manage workflow, priorities, and deadlines across the accounting function</li></ul>Financial Reporting & General Ledger<ul><li>Oversee the full-cycle accounting process and general ledger integrity</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Analyze variances and provide insights to management</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to accounting policies</li></ul>A/P, A/R & Cash Management<ul><li>Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including payments, invoicing, and collections</li><li>Monitor aging reports and support cash flow optimization</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts and manage daily cash activity</li><li>Assist with cash flow forecasting, debt tracking, and treasury activities</li></ul>Payroll & Expenses<ul><li>Review payroll processing and related reconciliations</li><li>Coordinate with HR on benefits, deductions, and compliance</li><li>Oversee employee expense reporting</li></ul>Budgeting & AnalysisSupport the preparation of budgets and forecasts<ul><li>Track actual results vs. budget and provide actionable insights</li><li>Assist leadership with financial analysis and reporting</li></ul>Audit & Compliance<ul><li>Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Ensure compliance with ASPE and regulatory requirements</li></ul>Process Improvement & Systems<ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiencies</li><li>Support system optimization or implementation initiatives</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and reporting capabilities</li></ul>Why Join<ul><li>Hybrid work environment (4 days in office)</li><li>Opportunity to step into a leadership role with strong exposure to senior management</li><li>Growing organization with opportunities to improve processes and make an impact</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li></ul>
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Buyer

Guelph, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
60000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
Buyer / Purchasing Specialist Join a stable company with 75+ years of success and a collaborative work environmentOur client, a well-established company with over 75 years in business, is seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join its team. This is a great opportunity for a purchasing professional who enjoys building supplier relationships, staying ahead of inventory needs, and playing a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.This position offers the chance to join a company known for its long-standing reputation, team-oriented culture, and commitment to quality.About the RoleThe Buyer / Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and support customer requirements. This person will also build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate the best possible costs, and help ensure high standards for quality and delivery.What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Process and release purchase orders to support business and customer demand</li><li>Verify supplier invoices against pricing, quantities, and delivery details before approval</li><li>Follow up on outstanding purchase orders to help ensure materials arrive as scheduled</li><li>Review inventory and purchasing reports regularly to help avoid shortages</li><li>Review supplier pricing for accuracy and maintain competitive cost levels</li><li>Keep purchasing records and system information current and accurate</li><li>Work closely with Quality Assurance to address supplier or product quality concerns</li><li>Monitor excess and obsolete inventory and support efforts to reduce overstock</li><li>Measure supplier performance and raise concerns when service or delivery issues arise</li><li>Partner with suppliers on opportunities to improve inventory flow and lower overall spend</li><li>Analyze purchasing and supply data to identify and reduce potential supply chain disruptions</li></ul> What Our Client Is Looking For<ul><li>Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain</li><li>Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills</li><li>ERP experience, preferably with Dynamics 365</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills</li><li>A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset</li></ul>Why This Opportunity Stands Out<ul><li>Join a stable, established organization</li><li>Work in a friendly, collaborative environment</li><li>Take on a role with visible impact across operations and supply chain</li><li>Be part of a company that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement</li></ul>
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Corporate Controller

Stoney Creek, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
65 - 70 CAD / Hourly
Our client, a private equity-backed manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead a critical finance transformation initiative, including IFRS conversion, public company readiness, and ERP modernization.This individual will serve as the senior finance leader for the division, partnering closely with the CFO in Germany and finance teams in North America. The successful candidate will initially lead the IFRS conversion efforts. This is an onsite position. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the organization's IFRS conversion, including restatement of prior periods, audit readiness, and implementation of IFRS-compliant accounting policies.</li><li>Review year-end financial reporting and ensure full IFRS compliance.</li><li>Develop and formalize accounting policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Oversee all divisional controllership activities, including financial reporting, internal controls, audit management, and compliance.</li><li>Partner with global finance teams on consolidation, tax, compliance, and reporting matters.</li><li>Support the company's progression toward public company standards and reporting requirements.</li></ul>
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z