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VP/Director of Finance

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Controller (Bilingual)Location: Downtown Ottawa | Free ParkingIndustry: Not-for-Profit | Unionized EnvironmentOur client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual Controller to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately $41M and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.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.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting<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>HR, Payroll & Administration<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>National & Regional Support<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>Team Leadership<ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of 3 Bookkeepers and 5 Accounting Assistants.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

General Manager of Operations

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
105000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to bring on a General Manager of Operations to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages: -Competitive salary (105-140K) + 10-15% bonus -Benefits + RRSP matching-4 weeks vacation-Free parking-Excellent culture and leadership team Responsibilities:• Guide and support Store Managers through regular coaching, performance discussions, and clear expectations tied to operational goals.• Convert company-wide objectives into practical plans for each location, including staffing needs, weekly priorities, and follow-up actions to address gaps.• Establish consistent approaches for onboarding, training, and performance management in partnership with external HR support.• Monitor key operational and financial indicators such as shop capacity, labour efficiency, repair volume, average transaction value, margin performance, and service conversion.• Partner with location leaders to improve scheduling, workflow organization, pricing discipline, and overall productivity in the service bays.• Work closely with senior leadership and finance partners on budgeting, forecasting, margin review, and explanations for operating variances across locations.• Oversee quality assurance activities, including site reviews, issue tracking, root cause investigation, and implementation of corrective measures.• Maintain high standards for customer service and compliance by tracking repeat repairs, warranty concerns, customer feedback, satisfaction results, and online reputation metrics.• Lead weekly operating reviews, prepare location-level and consolidated reporting, and ensure action items are completed within agreed timelines.• Manage vendor relationships, equipment upkeep, inventory practices, and the proper use of approved tools for inspections, reporting, training, and workflow control.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Regional Director Operational Excellence & Continuous Impr

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization undergoing a significant transformation focused on operational performance, leadership capability, and continuous improvement. They are looking for a Regional Director of Operational Excellence to lead transformation initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. This is a highly visible leadership role working closely with senior executives, plant leadership, and operational teams to improve performance, establish consistent operating practices, and build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for an experienced Operational Excellence or Lean leader to have a meaningful impact across a multi-site manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the deployment of operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.</li><li>Translate strategic business objectives into practical operational improvement plans.</li><li>Partner with senior and site leadership to identify priorities, remove barriers, and accelerate results.</li><li>Identify opportunities to standardize and improve processes across facilities.</li><li>Lead initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, and employee engagement.</li><li>Establish and strengthen Lean and continuous improvement methodologies across the organization.</li><li>Drive the use of Lean tools including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, structured problem solving, and Root Cause Analysis.</li><li>Ensure improvement initiatives are implemented effectively and sustained over time.</li><li>Coach and advise Plant Managers, operational leaders, and continuous improvement teams.</li><li>Develop leadership capability in Lean principles, problem solving, performance management, and accountability.</li><li>Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, site assessments, and improvement sessions.</li><li>Build internal capability so that continuous improvement becomes embedded within day-to-day operations.</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

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