<p>We're seeking a designated Accounting Manager to lead daily financial operations for our client in Ottawa, Ontario. This key role involves guiding a team, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting scalable, strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Drive process enhancements and recommend innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce financial close timelines.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of operating and capital expenditures, including managing accounts payable, cash disbursements, corporate travel, and asset management.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset accounting processes, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairment assessments, and tracking.</p><p>• Coordinate physical inventory counts and reconcile fixed assets to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Collaborate with external reporting and technical accounting teams to review supplier contracts and ensure proper recognition of complex transactions.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and maintain financial reporting systems, ensuring robust internal controls and data integrity.</p><p>• Partner with procurement and operations teams on asset capitalization, capital projects, and purchase requisitions.</p><p>• Act as a finance lead in strategic initiatives and business transformation projects to drive organizational growth.</p>
<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>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><strong>We are looking for a skilled Office Manager/Accountant to oversee both bookkeeping and administrative functions in a law firm. This is a 4 days/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounts payable/receivable and general ledger entries.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and year-end reports.</li><li>Administer payroll and employee benefits.</li><li>Administer general and professional insurance coverage.</li><li>Reconcile general and trust accounts in compliance with Law Society regulations.</li><li>Monitor cash flow.</li><li>Coordinate with external accountants for audits and tax filings.</li><li>Maintain financial records and internal controls.</li><li>Law Pro Filings</li><li>GST/HST Filings</li><li>Annual Law Society Returns</li><li>Liase with bank, LawPro, Insurance carriers, vendors, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Office Management Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee office operations and administrative staff.</li><li>Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance.</li><li>Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff.</li><li>Ensure data security and consult with IT support.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic & Leadership Functions:</strong></p><ul><li>Support partners with strategic planning and operational improvements.</li><li>Implement workflow efficiencies and best practices.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal and professional standards.</li></ul>
<p>Our Soputh end client is seeking a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for performing or assisting in the planning, maintenance and execution of accounting operations. The successful candidate will have a can do attitude who is a team player where no task is too big or too small. They enjoy taking ownership over their work and take pride in meeting deadlines. Direct report: staff accountant. </p><p>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>• Reconcile monthly and quarterly balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance</p><p>• Analyze internal and external financial statements for discrepancies and explain variances</p><p>• Intercompany journal entries and account maintenance</p><p>• Payroll reconciliations and account maintenance</p><p>• AP and Bank reconciliations</p><p>• Accounts receivable coordination and GL maintenance</p><p>• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system</p><p>• Identify areas for control improvement and develops solutions </p><p>• Conduct financial due diligence and applies accounting procedures while also gathering and analyzing data from various sources. </p><p>• Collaborate with department managers and team members to deliver accurate information within financial statements</p><p>• Conduct financial due diligence and applies accounting procedures while also gathering and analyzing data from many sources at once.</p><p>• Assist Controller with internal and external audits</p><p>• Assist in performing a wide variety of ad hoc special projects. </p><p>• Other duties as assigned.</p><p><br></p><p>This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>• The ability to obtain registration as a Category 1 Gaming Assistant with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.</p><p><br></p><p>SKILLS</p><p>• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.</p><p>• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.</p><p>• Meticulous, organized and accurate</p><p>• Extreme confidentiality.</p><p>• Accounting principles, and familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications.</p><p>• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed. </p><p>• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.</p><p>• Manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment.</p><p>• Able to work effectively in a team environment</p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. </p><p><br></p><p>Our downtown public sector client is looking for a <strong>Chief Financial Officer for a six-month contract</strong>. In this role you will lead finance activities, including reporting, audit, control and management. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The CFO’s duties include:</strong></p><p>-Providing strategic leadership in enhancing corporate management infrastructure to ensure organizational financial health</p><p>-Developing and maintaining relationships with key public sector stakeholders</p><p>-Directing service delivery across financial, budgetary, and operational functions including expenditure management, business planning and risk management</p><p>-Overseeing investment portfolio management, including strategic planning, asset allocation, and performance evaluation</p><p>-Act as a principal advisor to senior management on resource management, financial forecasting, and budgeting</p><p>-Leading transformative initiatives to modernize finance and accounting functions, ensuring data security, business continuity, and accountability</p><p>-Other duties as required</p>
