7 results for Financial Controller in Stratford, ON

Finance Manager

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
A well-established charitable and community-focused organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its team in a newly created leadership opportunity. This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys balancing team leadership, audit oversight, financial reporting, internal controls, and hands-on operational finance responsibilities. Reporting to the senior finance leader, the Manager, Finance, Audit & Compliance will play a key role in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting organizational accountability, and ensuring strong governance practices across a complex, multi-program environment. This is a hybrid opportunity with periodic travel required within a 50 km radius. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Business Partnership<ul><li>Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and executive leaders, providing financial guidance, analysis, and decision support.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and organizational initiatives through meaningful financial insights.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across the organization to improve financial literacy and promote sound financial decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team across accounts payable, general accounting, and related functions.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support process optimization and scalability within the finance function.</li></ul>Audit, Compliance & Controls<ul><li>Lead the annual external audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Coordinate audit schedules, working papers, financial statement preparation, and year-end reporting requirements.</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls, governance practices, and financial policies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, funding agreements, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.</li><li>Identify financial risks and recommend strategies to strengthen controls and mitigate exposure.</li></ul>Reporting & Process Improvement<ul><li>Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial reporting.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses to ensure reporting integrity.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Leverage financial systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and decision support.</li></ul>
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Elmira, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established and growing organization within the insurance and financial services industry, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting or finance professional who is looking to take ownership of reporting and analysis responsibilities while gaining exposure to a dynamic, growth-oriented business. The successful candidate will play a key role in monthly financial reporting, business analysis, commission calculations, and process improvement initiatives. This position offers meaningful career progression and is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing a CPA designation within the next 3 to 4 years. Key Responsibilities· Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports· Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances· Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data· Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes· Calculate and reconcile commission payments for advisors and sales teams· Develop, maintain, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)· Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and tax filings· Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities· Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and internal controls· Participate in finance transformation, automation, and reporting enhancement initiatives· Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and operations to provide meaningful business insights
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
150000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a growing project-based organization in Cambridge, is seeking a Director of Finance to join their senior leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the finance function, driving process improvements, enhancing ERP utilization, and providing strategic financial support to business operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing month-end reporting, ERP system capabilities, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with operational leaders to improve profitability and decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Reporting<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through account reconciliations, analytical reviews, and financial controls.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting functions.</li><li>Coordinate year-end audit activities and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.</li></ul>Process Improvement & Systems Optimization<ul><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational processes.</li><li>Optimize ERP workflows, automation, and reporting capabilities to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to enhance project costing, revenue recognition, and transaction processing workflows.</li><li>Develop and implement standard operating procedures and accountability measures to support an efficient month-end close process.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and eliminate operational bottlenecks.</li></ul>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis<ul><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives, translating operational plans into meaningful financial models.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide insights into key variances, trends, and business drivers.</li><li>Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting tools to improve operational visibility and profitability analysis.</li><li>Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making and improve working capital management.</li></ul>Treasury & Internal Controls<ul><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and delegated authority processes.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management and working capital planning.</li><li>Support relationships with financial institutions and ensure compliance with lending and reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with risk management and financial governance initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Head of Finance

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established real estate investment, development, and property management company, is seeking a Head of Finance to join its leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity offering broad exposure across accounting, finance, reporting, operations, development projects, and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and treasury activities.</li><li>Oversee month-end, year-end, and multi-entity financial reporting.</li><li>Partner with ownership and leadership to support growth initiatives, financing activities, acquisitions, development projects, and portfolio performance.</li><li>Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.</li><li>Manage lender, investor, and external advisor relationships while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and financial obligations.</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial processes, and risk management practices.</li><li>Oversee and mentor the finance and accounting team while driving continuous improvement across systems and processes.</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Finance Systems Specialist

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Temporary
60 - 70 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Finance Systems Specialist to join a 12-month contract opportunity based in Waterloo, Ontario. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central expertise with a solid understanding of finance operations and can guide cross-functional teams through complex ERP delivery milestones. You will play a key role in supporting implementation progress, coordinating go-live readiness, and helping stabilize the environment after launch while partnering with Finance, IT, and external vendors. Responsibilities:• Lead finance systems activities related to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring project priorities remain aligned with operational and reporting needs.• Coordinate stakeholders across Finance, IT, and third-party partners to move implementation work forward and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Support preparation for go-live by organizing testing, validating readiness, and helping teams address gaps before deployment.• Oversee user acceptance testing efforts by defining test approach, reviewing outcomes, and ensuring business requirements are properly validated.• Provide day-to-day guidance on Business Central functionality so internal teams can operate more independently and escalate only complex matters when needed.• Assist with post-launch stabilization by monitoring issues, prioritizing fixes, and improving system usage across finance processes.• Contribute to data review and cleanup activities to improve accuracy and support a reliable system environment.• Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows, strengthen reporting practices, and enhance system configuration over time.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

CFO

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
180000 - 200000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished CFO to lead the financial strategy and oversight of our organization in Cambridge, Ontario. This executive role will guide financial reporting, forecasting, and operational analysis while strengthening the finance function to support sustainable growth. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to the finance team and serve as a trusted partner to business leaders across the company. Responsibilities: • Lead the organization’s overall financial direction, ensuring strong governance, accurate reporting, and sound decision-making across the business. • Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, shareholder updates, tax filings, and reports required by regulatory bodies. • Manage core finance operations, including accounting, costing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and consolidated reporting for multiple locations. • Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and communicate financial results to internal leadership and the parent organization. • Guide cash flow planning, treasury activities, credit oversight, and financial risk management to protect the company’s financial position. • Build and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and administrative procedures that support compliance and operational discipline. • Deliver meaningful performance analysis on revenue, margins, expenses, and profitability by comparing results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. • Partner with department leaders to develop budgets, business plans, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and organizational alignment. • Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering an engaged culture focused on timely processing, high-quality analysis, and dependable business support. • Represent the company in financial matters with lenders, insurers, external accountants, and government agencies as needed.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 115000 CAD / Yearly
The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset. This role is responsible for ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly time-sensitive financial activities are completed. Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)</li><li>Work closely with team members to lead and assist with the month-end close</li><li>Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes</li><li>Research and analyze expense variances for company management</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel. Strong experience working with ERP systems is required, including troubleshooting transactions, understanding system integration points, leveraging reporting capabilities</li></ul>The ideal candidate for this role is naturally curious and comfortable solving accounting and business problems that do not have an obvious answer. When faced with ambiguity, your first instinct is to investigate, gather facts, engage the right stakeholders, and work toward a well-supported conclusion rather than wait for direction. If this describes you - then consider applying.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z