<p>We are looking for a skilled Category Manager to oversee the strategy and performance of a defined product portfolio within the foodservice wholesale sector. This role involves managing supplier relationships, optimizing category performance, and driving growth initiatives for B2B and hospitality customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and have a strong background in foodservice procurement, this position is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Take ownership of category performance, including sales growth, margin management, inventory levels, and service standards.</p><p>• Develop and implement effective category strategies that align with the organization’s wholesale growth objectives.</p><p>• Manage supplier partnerships, focusing on pricing negotiations, rebate programs, and promotional funding.</p><p>• Oversee pricing decisions and margin strategies across various categories.</p><p>• Drive product assortment optimization, rationalization, and the introduction of new items.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams such as supply chain, operations, finance, marketing, and ecommerce to enhance business outcomes.</p><p>• Analyze sales, cost, and inventory data to identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate potential risks.</p>
<p>We’re partnering with a well-established, growth-focused organization seeking a Category Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of product categories. Reporting to senior leadership within the supply chain function, this role is responsible for driving category performance, executing strategic initiatives, and ensuring strong alignment with overall business goals.</p><p>The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and confident managing vendor relationships, product strategies, and financial performance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible, high-impact role with room to grow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Lead category strategy, focusing on revenue growth, margin improvement, and market competitiveness.</p><p>Develop and execute annual category plans including product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.</p><p>Conduct ongoing market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.</p><p>Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, sales, finance, and merchandising teams to support execution of category initiatives.</p><p>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimize product performance and partnership value.</p><p>Provide clear merchandising direction and ensure consistent communication across internal teams.</p><p>Present updates, category insights, and recommendations during internal business reviews and cross‑functional meetings.</p><p>Take ownership of category performance, demonstrating strong leadership, accountability, and proactive decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 3–5 years in category management, buying, or procurement.</li><li>Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Solid financial acumen, including experience analyzing category P& L and translating data into actionable insights.</li><li>Strong understanding of market trends and customer behavior, with a track record of identifying growth opportunities.</li><li>Proven experience developing both short- and long-term strategies aligned with broader business priorities.</li><li>Innovative mindset—someone who is curious, adaptable, and always looking to enhance competitive advantage.</li><li>Excellent analytical and data management skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Creative problem-solver with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul>
<p>Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for Investment Accounting and a knack for leading high-impact initiatives? We are seeking a <strong>Manager Investment Accounting </strong>to join a dynamic finance team on a 12-month contract with a possibility to get extended. Joining this company, you will play a key role in supporting oversight of the financial reporting processes for a sophisticated investment platform. You will support month-end and year-end close activities, legal entity reporting, and partner closely with teams across the organization to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Toronto, ON - downtown, <u>4 days/onsite</u></p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> 12 months with possibility of extension.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Support and manage month-end and year-end close activities for the investment product portfolio, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare, review, and coordinate accounting templates and journal entries to support internal and external reporting requirements.</li><li>Perform daily trial balance attestations, analyze variances, and investigate issues in collaboration with business partners.</li><li>Support legal entity financial reporting, including statutory financial statements, audit deliverables, and tax reporting packages.</li><li>Partner closely with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve end-to-end reporting transparency.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements aimed at increasing efficiency and strengthening controls.</li><li>Assist with ad hoc projects, regulatory reporting, and strategic initiatives impacting the business.</li></ul>
<p>Solution Delivery Manager</p><p>Our client is a global organization operating at scale across multiple regions. They are committed to building an inclusive, people-first culture and delivering high-quality technology solutions that support core business functions.</p><p><br></p><p> Role Overview</p><p> The Manager, Solution Delivery is a senior project manager responsible for delivering Performance Management initiatives across the Finance function and supported business areas. This role leads complex, cross-functional projects and ensures finance platforms are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities – Project Delivery</p><p> • Lead delivery of Performance Management platforms, including EPM implementations</p><p> • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle</p><p> • Coordinate internal teams and external vendors across time zones</p><p> • Facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage risks and dependencies</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Product & Stakeholder Partnership</p><p> • Partner with Product Owners to align delivery to roadmaps</p><p> • Translate backlogs into project plans and releases</p><p> • Support UAT, release readiness, and deployment</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Required Skills & Experience</p><p> • Strong understanding of financial processes</p><p> • Agile and Waterfall delivery experience</p><p> • Experience with EPM tools (OneStream or similar)</p><p> • Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Work Model</p><p> Hybrid model, Toronto-based</p>
We are looking for an experienced and innovative Director of Research and Development to oversee the formulation and product development efforts within our growing manufacturing organization. This leadership role requires a scientifically driven, detail-oriented individual who can guide technical strategy, manage a dedicated team, and drive the creation and optimization of cutting-edge products.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the entire formulation and product development lifecycle, from initial concept to finalized product.<br>• Develop and refine formulations to enhance product performance and meet customer needs.<br>• Conduct reverse engineering to identify opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements.<br>• Supervise and mentor a team of technical experts, ensuring excellence in laboratory execution.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality control, and commercial teams to align product development with organizational goals.<br>• Present technical findings and provide support to both internal stakeholders and external partners.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in all development processes.<br>• Drive innovation by staying updated on market trends and emerging technologies.<br>• Oversee product testing and validation to guarantee reliability and effectiveness of formulations.
We are looking for a Senior Analyst in Pricing Analytics to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will leverage your analytical skills to design, implement, and evaluate pricing strategies that align with organizational goals. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing sales and margin rates while collaborating with internal departments and regional teams to drive pricing initiatives forward.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate and recommend pricing adjustments to ensure products and store zones align with the organization's pricing strategy.<br>• Monitor sales performance and margin metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and maximize profitability.<br>• Analyze competitive pricing indices to confirm alignment with strategic goals and recommend retail price changes as needed.<br>• Coordinate pricing zone assignments for new stores and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure smooth implementation.<br>• Develop weekly flyer pricing strategies and corporate brand shielding initiatives to boost sales and enhance margin performance.<br>• Investigate store and customer pricing inquiries, providing timely resolutions and adjustments where necessary.<br>• Create comprehensive category retail reviews, analyzing product relationships and market trends to support strategic pricing decisions.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders such as category managers, regional directors, and district managers to address pricing issues and drive initiatives.<br>• Prepare and deliver store-level communication materials to guide pricing practices and address operational needs.<br>• Conduct periodic store audits, recommending and executing price changes based on competitive retail observations.
<p>Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company specializing in high‑quality production for global brands. As they continue to expand their customer base across North America, they are strengthening their leadership team with a<strong> Controller</strong> who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and hands‑on environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an <strong>onsite role</strong>, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and senior leadership to support accurate financial reporting and drive strong business performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Director of Finance, the<strong> Controller</strong> will have deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership capability, and extensive experience in costing in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a CPA with IFRS knowledge, has strong analytical skills, and brings proven experience in month-end close, full‑cycle accounting, costing, inventory budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Candidates must have experience in the food manufacturing or CPG industries. Hands‑on SAP knowledge will be strongly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Month‑End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month‑end and year‑end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with <strong>IFRS</strong>.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Manufacturing & Cost Control </strong></p><ul><li>Manage standard costing, WIP and finished goods valuation.</li><li>Analyze production variances with Plant Managers. </li></ul><p><strong>Full‑Cycle Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.</li><li>Maintain cost accounting structures and support product costing and inventory valuations.</li><li>Review AP, AR, and payroll entries for accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and recurring forecasting processes.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.</li><li>Present results, trends, and risk/opportunity assessments to leadership teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team.</li><li>Collaborate onsite with operations managers, plant leadership, and project teams.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, financial systems, and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Tools</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize <strong>SAP</strong> for general ledger, costing, and project reporting.</li><li>Enhance system utilization for automation, accuracy, and efficiency.</li><li>Ensure data integrity across financial and production systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst – FP& A (Contract)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Toronto (3 days onsite, hybrid)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6‑month contract (through October, with potential extension)</p><p><br></p><p>Our client in financial services/banking industry is seeking an <strong>Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst, FP& A</strong> to join their <strong>FP& A </strong>team. </p><p><br></p><p>You will work closely with the broader FP& A team and directly support a senior team member with recurring monthly reporting, expense analysis, and financial statements. The role is best suited for a <strong>hands-on FP& A professional</strong> with strong Excel skills and solid accounting fundamentals.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting & Team</p><ul><li>Reports into the <strong>Performance Management FP& A team</strong></li><li>Works closely with key internal finance stakeholders as a business partner</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support monthly and recurring FP& A reporting activities</li><li>Prepare and analyze expense reports and financial statements</li><li>Assist with consolidations and management reporting</li><li>Work extensively with large Excel-based data sets</li><li>Support the current and upcoming forecasting cycles</li><li>Provide clear financial insights and commentary to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Act as a business partner, supporting internal teams with financial analysis and reporting needs</li></ul>
Accounts Payable:<br>• Completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices<br>• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances<br>• Ensuring outstanding balances are updated with credit memos that are due<br>• Paying employees by receiving and verifying expense reports using company-specific accounting software<br>• Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions<br>• Maintaining historical records of all invoices, reports, receipts, and cheques by saving documents properly on the network<br>• Assisting other departments with equipment or product purchases, tracking assets and accounts for acquisition<br>• Confirming subcontractor billed working hours, bonuses, and projects<br><br>Accounts Receivable:<br>• Responsible for directing and coordinating all aspects of accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, bank deposits.<br>• Processing and monitoring incoming payments<br>• Responsible for internal controls for their area of responsibility.<br>• Analyze and accurately report the current month’s accounts receivable results.<br>• Assist with internal controls based on JSOX regulations to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.<br>• Report all requested financial information to Director of finance.<br>• Manage, plan and coordinate the annual external audit process.<br>• Ensure that all federal corporate tax and Statistics Canada reports are completed in a timely manner.<br>• Responsible for cash management and reporting.<br>• Resolve account discrepancies<br>• Journal entries and accruals<br>• Other financial data processing<br>• Proficient on accounting software systems<br>• Credit card reconciliation<br>• Back up of accounting roles within department as needed
We are looking for a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team in Brampton, Ontario. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that our agricultural products meet and exceed established quality standards. Your work will involve monitoring production processes, testing raw materials, and maintaining a well-equipped laboratory to support the delivery of high-quality products.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review production and batch reports to identify any potential impacts on product quality.<br>• Conduct random sampling and testing to verify the consistency and quality of produced materials.<br>• Evaluate and release on-hold materials by analyzing test results and performing visual inspections.<br>• Monitor raw material quality through certificate reviews, random sampling, and compatibility testing.<br>• Perform internal testing of new formulations to ensure compliance with quality standards and recommend improvements.<br>• Prepare Certificates of Analysis and detailed reports for external stakeholders as required.<br>• Investigate product complaints through experimental testing and propose actionable solutions.<br>• Maintain laboratory inventory and calibration schedules to ensure accurate testing capabilities.<br>• Oversee external testing processes and foster relationships with analytical laboratory vendors.<br>• Manage quality control documents, databases, and batch sample retention systems to ensure proper record-keeping.
<p>Our client is looking for a motivated and personable <strong>Field Sales Representative</strong> to support brand growth through direct, on-the-ground engagement. This role focuses on delivering product samples to potential customers, building relationships with local businesses, and driving sales opportunities within key markets.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, and passionate about food innovation and sustainability, with the ability to confidently represent the brand in face-to-face interactions.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation: This is not a commissioned role. Mileage reimbursement provided for approved business-related travel.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct regular visits to restaurants, retail stores, cafés, and other foodservice businesses to deliver product samples and introduce the brand.</li><li>Initiate conversations with restaurant owners, chefs, and store managers to present products and explore partnership opportunities.</li><li>Organize and conduct product samplings and demonstrations to increase brand awareness and generate new sales leads.</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective customers and local partners.</li><li>Collect feedback from customers on product quality, usage, and market potential, and communicate insights to the sales and marketing teams.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and sampling outcomes.</li><li>Work toward weekly and monthly sales and outreach targets, supporting the acquisition of new accounts and local market growth.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong><u>This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to join our client's growing team in Toronto, Ontario. This position focuses on supporting Capital Markets initiatives by bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills and a strong ability to collaborate within Agile environments. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, to ensure alignment with project goals.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine business, financial, and operational requirements.</p><p>• Translate requirements into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development and testing processes.</p><p>• Perform data analysis to identify system inefficiencies and create reports or dashboards that enhance decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate current business processes and systems to identify gaps and propose effective solutions specifically for Trade and Order Management Systems.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure mutual understanding of priorities and timelines.</p><p>• Promote an Agile mindset by identifying opportunities for team improvement and enhancing product delivery.</p><p>• Design system specifications, including use cases, performance testing, and functional requirements.</p><p>• Support the implementation of technology solutions by overseeing their design and development.</p>
