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5 results for Controller in Oshawa, ON

Controller
  • Brampton, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering closely with operations? Our client, a growing and recession-resistant industry leader, is seeking a Controller to lead the finance function for its largest North American manufacturing site. Supporting a business unit generating more than $250M in annual revenue, this is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you will play a key role in driving profitability, operational performance, and future growth. Reporting into the CFO, you will oversee all accounting and finance activities while working side-by-side with operations to influence business decisions and improve results.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys being onsite, collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading people, and gaining a deep understanding of manufacturing operations. The organization offers excellent long-term career growth, ongoing investment in its people and systems, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a stable, expanding business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a growing, recession-resistant organization with a strong market position</li><li>Lead the finance function at the company&#39;s largest North American manufacturing facility</li><li>Significant exposure to operations and business strategy</li><li>Opportunity to mentor and develop a high-performing finance team</li><li>Strong potential for career progression within a large organization</li></ul><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the finance function, managing a team of 9 finance professionals</li><li>Manage all accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, treasury and FP&amp;A activities</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting and financial submissions under IFRS standards</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate finance policies and procedures</li><li>Coordinate external audits and collaborate with auditors to resolve findings and recommendations</li><li>Partner with tax advisors to ensure compliance and identify tax optimization opportunities</li><li>Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning activities</li><li>Work closely with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives</li><li>Develop financial models and business cases supporting capital expenditure projects and strategic investments</li><li>Drive improvements in working capital management through close collaboration with operations and sales teams</li><li>Analyze business performance drivers and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability</li><li>Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop members of the finance team</li><li>Collaborate with finance leaders across the organization to share best practices and improve overall performance</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives, including financial systems enhancements and process optimization</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z
Manager
  • North York, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 110000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Conduct audits, reviews, and Notice to Reader engagements for a variety of clients.</p><p>• Manage corporate and personal tax filings, providing expert guidance on tax planning and compliance.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners to understand their needs and provide tailored advice.</p><p>• Oversee client accounts, including monitoring transactions and balances to ensure financial health.</p><p>• Address audit findings, providing recommendations for improvement and implementing solutions.</p><p>• Lead audit engagements, coordinating with team members to deliver high-quality results.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the growth and success of clients&#39; businesses.</p><p>• Ensure all financial records are organized and up-to-date, adhering to regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Provide innovative strategies to clients, helping them optimize their financial operations and achieve growth.</p>
  • 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z
Controller (Audit)
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 60 - 70 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a growing manufacturing organization in Mississauga, Ontario on a Contract basis. This role will lead critical accounting and audit support activities in a complex multi-entity environment, with an immediate focus on reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparing accurate documentation for external auditors. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to bring structure to a fast-moving finance function during a period of continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>This is a 1-month contract opportunity with 5 days onsite requirement in Mississauga (Pearson airport area).</strong></li><li><strong>Prior experience working on CRA audit or public accounting is strongly desired. </strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of reconciliations, supporting schedules, and working papers required to address external audit requests across multiple entities.</p><p>• Review historical financial activity to identify discrepancies, explain variances, and clarify the treatment of deposits, sales, refunds, and intercompany transactions.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to organize accounting records and strengthen the quality of information provided to auditors within required timelines.</p><p>• Investigate account balances and cash movements between related entities and bank accounts to ensure transactions are properly supported and accurately reflected.</p><p>• Assess accounting entries in QuickBooks Desktop and recommend corrective actions where balances, classifications, or postings require adjustment.</p><p>• Help establish a more disciplined financial reporting approach that supports ongoing business growth and improves finance team effectiveness.</p><p>• Provide hands-on support for audit follow-up items, including documentation gathering, issue tracking, and resolution of outstanding questions.</p><p>• Identify areas where prior accounting treatment may require amendments or further review and communicate findings clearly to leadership.</p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Plant Controller
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Plant Controller</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is currently working with a well-established organization in the industrial/manufacturing sector to recruit a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> for a key operational site. This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with plant leadership and play a critical part in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>The Plant Controller will act as a trusted business partner to both finance and operations, providing timely and accurate financial insights while helping to optimize plant performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all plant-level financial reporting, including monthly close, management reporting, and variance analysis</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with operations to align financial targets with production goals</li><li>Monitor and analyze key cost drivers, including labor, materials, and overhead, to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes</li><li>Partner with plant leadership to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial reporting requirements</li><li>Support capital expenditure planning and tracking, including ROI analysis</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system enhancements</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, and senior finance leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • North York, ON
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
  • <ul><li>Oversee all general ledger activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial statements </li><li>Preparation of weekly cashflows</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all Canadian tax regulations and other statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage external audit/review.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support for budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Analyzing and reporting cost variances </li><li>Supervising accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting departments</li><li>HST filing</li><li>US sales tax filing/reconciliations</li><li>Maintain relationship with the bank(s)</li><li>Oversee payroll</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z