<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO, the <strong>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</strong> will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic financial decisions as part of the executive leadership team. This position offers the unique opportunity to succeed the current CFO transitioning into the Chief Operating Officer role—providing essential mentorship and continuity during your onboarding.</p><p>The successful candidate will oversee the financial health of the organization while driving strategic growth initiatives and operational efficiency. With a hands-on approach, you will serve as an advisor and partner to the CEO, COO, and other key leaders to ensure sustainable, long-term value creation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, COO, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Lead all aspects of <strong>finance, accounting, tax, and treasury</strong> functions, including non-financial areas as assigned.</li><li>Foster interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring alignment across sales, operations, IT, and other functions.</li><li>Develop and oversee the <strong>annual budgeting</strong> and forecasting processes.</li><li>Utilize data analytics and KPIs to drive insights and enable agile decision-making.</li><li>Manage cash flow, monitor financial covenants, and ensure <strong>GAAP-compliant financial reporting</strong>.</li><li>Oversee risk management initiatives and enhance financial controls to safeguard assets.</li><li>Partner with the leadership team to evaluate business performance and lead efforts on innovation and cost control.</li><li>Engage and coach a high-performing finance team, ensuring succession planning aligns with future goals.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with external auditors, investors, and lenders.</li><li>Manage all aspects of <strong>public reporting</strong> to ensure compliance and transparency.</li><li>Oversee IT strategy in collaboration with IT teams to support business data and system integration.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<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>Robert Half is partnered with a leading food manufacturing organization who is looking to hire an Accounts Receivable Specialist to their growing team. This is a full time permanent position located in the Mississauga area. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for;</p><p>- Monitor and manage the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and receipts</p><p>- Review aging reports regularly and prioritize accounts for collection efforts based on payment terms and risk</p><p>- Proactively contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to follow up on past-due invoices and resolve payment delays</p><p>- Maintain positive customer relationships to facilitate prompt resolution of payment issues while upholding professional communication standards</p><p>- Post payments in the ERP system and prepare bank deposits</p><p>- Investigate and resolve disputes related to deductions</p><p>- Work closely with internal teams (e.g. sales and finance departments) to address and resolve customer concerns effectively</p><p>- Perform trade spend analysis</p><p>- Prepare weekly and monthly accounts receivable reports and provide updates to management on the status of outstanding payments</p><p>- Maintain thorough and accurate records of all collection activities, communications, and payment arrangements for audit or review purposes</p><p>- Post journal entries and support the Controller with Month End close procedure</p><p>- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the accounts receivable and collection processes</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in Aurora, Ontario. This role involves leveraging advanced Excel skills and financial expertise to manage and analyze data, generate reports, and support decision-making processes. If you have a strong background in financial analysis and enjoy working collaboratively, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Upload, clean, and process shipping data using Power Query and advanced Excel techniques to ensure accuracy and consistency.<br>• Conduct analysis of inventory replenishment costs, identifying trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.<br>• Develop and maintain dynamic financial reports using tools such as Power Pivot and pivot tables.<br>• Reconcile accounts related to shipping and inventory transactions to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Work closely with operations and accounting teams to verify data integrity and ensure timely reporting.<br>• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline processes and enhance reporting efficiency.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ad hoc financial reporting needs.
<p>Due to a retirement, our downtown client is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial operations and accounting services for their respected organization based in Ottawa, Ontario. This role involves overseeing a skilled accounting team, collaborating with international partners, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The ideal candidate will excel in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is a fully on-site role with free parking, excellent work life balance, great benefits including pension and 5 weeks vacation to start. Don't delay, apply today and contact us today.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide strategic financial guidance to leadership teams, enabling informed decision-making and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop and manage comprehensive budgets, consolidate financial data, and deliver accurate forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Oversee cash flow management, fund transfers, and investment strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting operations.</p><p>• Supervise the preparation of financial statements, coordinate audits, and ensure adherence to reporting standards.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering growth and conducting performance evaluations.</p><p>• Collaborate with international and local treasurers, providing training and support to enhance financial capabilities.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, charitable organization requirements, and Canon Law, preparing necessary reports and filings.</p><p>• Participate in committees and special projects, contributing to organizational strategies and initiatives.</p><p>• Support the management of legacies, wills, and other financial matters as needed.</p>
<p>As a crucial part of the management group, your role will concentrate on offering strategic financial advice and ensuring conformity with fiscal regulations to achieve our goals, boost sales and increase profitability. Answering directly to the company's CFO and working closely with the General Manager of the Instrument Transformer Division, you will be answerable for organizing the fiscal tasks including financial planning, budgeting, predicting, control and analysis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p><p>· Provide support to the management team through accurate, timely, data-driven insights and reports to aid important business decisions. </p><p>· Initiate and supervise the entire financial plan supporting the company's short and long-term targets– for example, revenue growth, profitability and cash supervision. </p><p>· Aid in the continuous enhancement of financial guidelines, methods, reports, and planning processes.</p><p>· Direct the budgeting and foreseeing procedures to ensure precise financial projections; track the achievement of goals with department heads. </p><p>· Supervise the monthly financial statement closure process and coordinate the timely and accurate preparation/review of the monthly financial report packages for the management and other stakeholders. </p><p>· Alongside the General Manager, approve sales price, CapEx, OpEx and financial T/C’s, taking into account the financial goals. </p><p>· Scrutinize and analyze manufacturing costs and identify chances for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement. </p><p>· Work together with other Finance teams and internal departments to gather/share information necessary to support financial results. </p><p>· Lead and mentor finance team members while building a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional growth.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy of accounting procedures. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and possesses strong leadership skills. Based in Concord, Ontario, you will play a key role in managing accounting functions and supporting the organization's financial goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and manage the daily operations of the accounting department. </p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.</p><p>• Oversee daily cash flow and weekly payroll transactions. </p><p>• Track and allocate costs to active construction projects. </p><p>• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost tracking. </p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends and support decision-making processes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounts receivable operations and lead a dedicated team in Markham, Ontario. This role requires a skilled individual who can manage multiple priorities, provide mentorship, and ensure efficient financial processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in AR, invoicing, and general ledger understanding, while fostering a collaborative and approachable work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and manage the accounts receivable team, providing guidance and support to ensure operational excellence.<br>• Oversee daily AR processes, including invoicing, credit memos, and trial balance preparation.<br>• Ensure accurate application and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.<br>• Coach and mentor team members to enhance their growth and performance.<br>• Monitor attendance and ensure adherence to company policies.<br>• Collaborate with senior finance leadership to align departmental objectives with organizational goals.<br>• Address collection processes and customer inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.<br>• Maintain a personable and approachable management style to foster team engagement and collaboration.<br>• Uphold compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
