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9 results for Finance And Accounting in Ottawa, ON

Finance Administrator
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that&#39;s looking to add an experienced Finance Coordinator to their growing team. This is a full-time/permanent role. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-70K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + sick days</p><p>-Christmas Closure</p><p>-Hybrid work model (3 days on site) after probationary period</p><p>-Excellent team and culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and process a high volume of monthly invoices</p><p>• Manage accounts payable by coding and entering vendor invoices, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues</p><p>• Handle employee expense claims and reconcile visa statements with supporting documentation, addressing inconsistencies with cardholders</p><p>• Perform accounts receivable duties, including conducting customer collection calls to ensure timely payments</p><p>• Set up and maintain project budgets and financial records within the project management system</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations and prepare deposits, along with other banking-related tasks</p><p>• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and clients by addressing inquiries and concerns efficiently</p><p>• Assist with year-end financial processes and reporting</p><p>• Organize and maintain financial records, ensuring a structured and accessible filing system</p><p>• Provide backup support for other finance roles during peak periods or staff absences</p>
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Finance Manager
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide sound oversight of accounting activities for our construction client in Kingston, Ontario. This position plays a key role in supporting business decisions through accurate reporting, budgeting, and payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong systems knowledge, a hands-on approach to financial management, and the ability to strengthen reporting processes while maintaining compliance and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established standards.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that provide clear insight into organizational performance and support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Lead budgeting activities, monitor variances, and provide analysis to help guide financial planning and resource allocation.</p><p>• Manage payroll processes and coordinate with relevant systems to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Administer and optimize accounting software and related financial tools to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and internal controls.</p><p>• Produce customized financial analyses and ad hoc reports to address operational needs and executive requests.</p><p>• Support the maintenance and improvement of reporting frameworks using tools such as Crystal Reports and other business systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align financial information with operational priorities and strengthen overall data accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst, Finance
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 88000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a well respected organization that&#39;s looking to add an experienced Payroll Analyst to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (70-88K)</p><p>-Full benefits + defined pension</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + 20 sick days</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Great team &amp; team culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Administer the organization’s bi-weekly payroll cycles for different employee groups, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Determine employee earnings and deductions, including regular pay, overtime, benefits, special payments, and approved salary adjustments.</p><p>• Validate payroll transactions against internal policies, legislative requirements, collective agreement provisions, and supporting People and Culture documentation before submission.</p><p>• Monitor payroll changes to confirm alignment with approved budgets, then reconcile totals and transmit finalized data to the external payroll provider.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related documentation for garnishments, on-call compensation, and employee status updates such as hires, departures, and changes between permanent and part-time work.</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records, including preparing Records of Employment and supporting annual tax slip production such as T4s and T4As.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll accounts each month and complete required remittances, journal entries, and data submissions within established deadlines.</p><p>• Update payroll databases through file imports, verify coding for permanent equivalent reporting, and support annual reporting requirements including pension adjustments and deduction reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare leave balance valuations and other payroll support schedules for year-end audit activities, while assisting with payroll analysis and backup coverage as needed.</p><p>• Maintain current payroll and pension procedures documentation and provide operational support during payroll administration absences.</p>
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.4 - 35.2 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant to join our client on a Contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. This opportunity is well suited to a detail-oriented finance specialist who is confident working with Sage or a comparable ERP platform and who brings advanced Excel skills to support daily accounting operations. The successful candidate will contribute to invoicing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support while helping maintain accuracy across receivables and other core accounting activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage invoice processing activities, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and within required timelines.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete and organized financial records.<br>• Support month-end and period-end accounting tasks by assisting with reconciliations and reporting deliverables.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable balances, follow up on outstanding items, and help maintain healthy cash flow.<br>• Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, organizing records, and responding to information requests.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and produce clear reports for stakeholders.<br>• Work within Sage or a similar accounting or ERP system to maintain data integrity and support routine finance operations.<br>• Contribute to payment-related processes and provide responsive internal or external customer service on accounting inquiries.
  • 2026-08-31T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Staff Accountant </strong>to join a finance team just outside of Ottawa, Ontario west-end. This position is suited to someone who is detail oriented and can manage month-end activities, support annual financial reporting, and help maintain accurate accounting records. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively within established deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Lead key month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.</p><p>• Coordinate year-end financial preparation by organizing records, assisting with closing activities, and supporting external reporting requirements.</p><p>• Review financial data to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and help maintain reliable accounting information.</p><p>• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, well-organized, and aligned with internal controls and reporting standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to gather financial information required for recurring and annual reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to continuous improvement in accounting processes to strengthen efficiency and reporting quality.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Accountant - Entry Level
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 31 - 34 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our clients team in Ottawa on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who brings hands-on accounting experience and is comfortable working with Great Plains and Excel in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support core financial operations while contributing to several accounting projects and maintaining accurate day-to-day records.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage supplier invoices, verify coding, and process payments in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Prepare customer billing, record incoming payments, and monitor receivable balances to support cash flow activities.</p><p>• Complete regular bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.</p><p>• Maintain financial records within Great Plains and assist with accounting activities tied to multiple ongoing projects.</p><p>• Support daily accounting operations by posting entries, updating documentation, and ensuring records are current and organized.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions, follow up on outstanding items, and keep transactions moving efficiently.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
VP/Director of Finance
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an <strong>experienced finance leader to oversee financial operations for a large organization in Hawkesbury, Ontario. </strong>This role will guide accounting, reporting, compliance, and capital planning activities while supporting strong internal controls and informed decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will bring strategic insight, deep knowledge of healthcare finance, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership, board committees, and external partners.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead the hospital’s core finance operations, providing direction across payables, receivables, payroll, and general accounting activities.</p><p>• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that align with applicable Canadian regulatory and reporting standards.</p><p>• Act as the primary contact for external audit engagements, coordinating deliverables, responding to recommendations, and strengthening follow-up actions.</p><p>• Oversee cash position monitoring, banking reconciliations, and stewardship of organizational funds to support sound financial management.</p><p>• Monitor changes in Ontario hospital funding approaches, compliance expectations, and sector best practices, and translate them into practical financial strategies.</p><p>• Drive improvements to financial systems, reporting tools, and departmental processes to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve approval workflows.</p><p>• Enhance revenue reporting by supporting the effective use and optimization of financial system modules related to revenue recognition and analysis.</p><p>• Build and maintain reporting capabilities that give senior leadership and the Board clearer insight into organizational financial performance, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Develop long-term capital planning resources covering facilities, equipment, biomedical assets, and related service agreements, while supporting infrastructure funding applications and reporting.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams, affiliated organizations, and regional stakeholders to support financial planning, capital initiatives, procurement participation, and broader organizational development goals.</p>
  • 2026-08-25T00:00:00Z
VP/Director of Finance
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Controller (Bilingual)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Ottawa | Free Parking</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Not-for-Profit | Unionized Environment</p><p>Our client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual <strong>Controller</strong> to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately <strong>$41M</strong> and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who enjoys working in a mission-driven organization and can balance strategic insight with day-to-day operational execution.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Financial Management &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget of approximately $41M.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including internal controls, cash flow, accounting policies, and investments.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and other financial reporting for leadership.</li><li>Monitor financial performance, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to senior leaders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CRA, payroll, and Statistics Canada filings.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits and coordinate all related activities.</li><li>Support contract review and negotiations for goods, services, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, vendors, financial institutions, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain and monitor membership-related financial and reporting data across multiple bargaining units.</li></ul><p><strong>HR, Payroll &amp; Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and HR-related budget impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and internal policies.</li><li>Support hiring administration, attendance tracking, benefits coordination, and employee support processes.</li><li>Promote a positive, inclusive workplace through strong HR and administrative practices.</li><li>Oversee office operations, facilities, equipment, reception, and administrative support functions.</li></ul><p><strong>National &amp; Regional Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a financial and administrative resource to national leadership and regional offices.</li><li>Provide guidance on financial procedures, compliance requirements, and administrative best practices.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen shared services across the organization.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of <strong>3 Bookkeepers</strong> and <strong>5 Accounting Assistants</strong>.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Finance Transformation Manager
  • Prescott, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 85 - 110 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Title: Business Central Consultant</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Business Central Consultant</strong> to lead system configuration and support key finance and accounting processes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Configure and optimize <strong>Business Central / D365</strong>, including <strong>GL, chart of accounts, financial dimensions, and core accounting setup</strong>.</li><li>Support daily finance operations and ensure the system is structured to run the <strong>daily books efficiently and accurately</strong>.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership to gather requirements and translate them into scalable system and process solutions.</li><li>Build and improve <strong>financial reporting</strong> capabilities to support management, operational, and executive reporting needs.</li><li>Prepare the ERP environment and reporting structure for a company <strong>approaching public company readiness</strong>, including <strong>IFRS reporting</strong> requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams on integrations, testing, user training, and post-go-live support.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience implementing or enhancing <strong>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</strong></li><li>Strong background in <strong>general ledger, chart of accounts design, financial reporting, and accounting operations</strong>.</li><li>Understanding of <strong>IFRS reporting</strong> and finance process requirements in a growing or pre-IPO environment.</li><li>Ability to work closely with accounting and leadership teams to improve controls, reporting, and system usability.</li><li>Experience supporting finance transformation, ERP optimization, or system readiness for scale.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z