<p>Our client is a successful, family-owned distribution business with a long-standing reputation for customer service, operational excellence, and strong relationships with customers and suppliers. As the company continues to evolve and grow, they are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded <strong>Director, Finance & Administration</strong> to oversee finance and key administrative functions across the organization. Reporting directly to the President, this is a unique opportunity to join a well-established business in a senior leadership role where you will have broad influence across Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, IT, and Administration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Finance & Treasury</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily cash management and rolling cash flow forecasting.</li><li>Manage banking relationships, lending facilities, covenant reporting, and lender communications.</li><li>Drive working capital performance through effective management of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.</li><li>Prepare financial analysis and business cases supporting capital expenditures and operational investments.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.</li><li>Provide actionable analysis on profitability, product margins, customer performance, inventory aging, and logistics costs.</li></ul><p><strong>Controls, Risk & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with lending agreements, tax regulations, insurance requirements, and corporate policies.</li><li>Oversee annual insurance renewals and risk management initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate tax filings and compliance activities with external advisors.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop teams across Accounting, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and IT.</li><li>Improve cross-functional processes including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory management, and customer service workflows.</li><li>Oversee inventory planning, supplier performance, product availability, and working capital objectives.</li><li>Provide leadership for payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, information technology, and facilities management.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Partner closely with the President to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.</li><li>Deliver meaningful operational and financial insights that support business decisions.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor on the financial and operational health of the organization.</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements while providing practical recommendations for action.</li></ul>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Scarborough, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, payroll coordination, and month-end activities while helping maintain accuracy across payables, receivables, cash management, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor incoming bank activity each day, identify customer payments, and share deposit details with the appropriate team member so receipts can be applied accurately.<br>• Examine accounts payable entries for accuracy by confirming supporting documentation, approvals, invoice details, taxes, totals, and general ledger coding before payments are processed.<br>• Arrange advance payments when required and schedule outgoing bill payments to ensure time-sensitive obligations are settled by their due dates.<br>• Review the weekly vendor payment schedule, coordinate cheque preparation and supporting documents, verify payment packages, and record cheque, bill, and wire transactions in the accounting system.<br>• Track outstanding receivables, assess aged balances, and follow up with internal stakeholders to clarify expected payment timing or resolve delays.<br>• Move funds between accounts as needed to maintain adequate cash levels and prevent overdrafts.<br>• Administer bi-monthly payroll for Canadian and U.S. office employees, including expense reimbursements at mid-period and commission payments at month-end.<br>• Prepare sales commission reporting for approval and support monthly close activities such as reconciliations, journal entries, tax filings, prepaids, fixed asset tracking, and general ledger cleanup.
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of a real estate organization in Scarborough, Ontario. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and helping the accounting team meet daily and monthly objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across core finance functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements while helping to ensure accuracy and timeliness across all reporting activities.<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and the review of financial entries prepared by the team.<br>• Guide accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to promote efficient cash flow management and consistent financial recordkeeping.<br>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by compiling financial data and identifying key trends that support business planning.<br>• Help maintain and improve internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with established accounting policies and reporting standards.<br>• Work with accounting software and ERP platforms to support financial processes, improve data integrity, and address system-related issues as needed.<br>• Participate in audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to information requests, and supporting external and internal review activities.<br>• Collaborate with finance leadership on process improvements, special projects, and operational reporting that supports informed decision-making.
<p><strong>Interim VP Finance, US GAAP </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hamilton, ON Area (Primarily Remote)</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Primarily Remote. Must be able to travel to Hamilton, ON, approximately once every 2 to 3 weeks</p><p><strong>Term:</strong> 6-month contract (with potential extension)</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to support a high-growth organization as it advances through significant corporate milestones. This individual will play a hands-on role overseeing financial reporting, technical accounting matters, audit coordination, equity-related accounting activities, and public company readiness initiatives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables within a<strong> US GAAP environment</strong>.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate all audit-related activities.</li><li>Research, assess, and document complex accounting matters, providing practical recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Oversee accounting for various equity-related transactions and maintain accuracy of shareholder records and ownership tracking.</li><li>Support regulatory reporting obligations and assist with ongoing public-company compliance requirements.</li><li>Develop and enhance month-end close procedures, financial controls, and governance processes.</li><li>Partner with external advisors, valuation specialists, and technical accounting consultants as required.</li><li>Establish reporting frameworks, timelines, and documentation standards to support future growth.</li><li>Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to additional accounting team members as the function expands.</li><li>Remain actively involved in core accounting activities including reconciliations, analysis, period-end close, and audit support.</li></ul>