<p><strong>Job Description: Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Work Arrangement: Onsite daily</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong> We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to join our finance and accounting team. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining subledgers, performing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and assisting with financial reporting. This role requires a strong grasp of advanced Excel functions, proficiency in Yardi Voyager, and a passion for implementing efficient accounting processes through the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and subledger verification.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions while maintaining compliance with corporate accounting policies and applicable regulations.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of variance analyses and management reporting packages.</li><li>Review and monitor subledger accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Resolve discrepancies and improve the integrity of financial records by performing thorough subledger clean-up efforts.</li><li>Use advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas, to analyze data and streamline accounting functions.</li><li>Develop financial models and templates to enhance reporting efficiency.</li><li>Leverage expertise in Yardi Voyager to manage accounts, monitor transactions, generate reports, and support accounting workflows.</li><li>Serve as the go-to resource for troubleshooting issues and ensuring effective system utilization.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and internal controls.</li><li>Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency and efficiency within the finance function.</li><li>Work closely with the Controller and other team members to support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Assist with audits, special projects, and ad-hoc financial requests as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for investment management and operational excellence? Robert Half is seeking a skilled <strong>Portfolio Administrator</strong> on behalf of our client, a reputable and well-established investment management firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring operational accuracy and supporting client service for a high-performing team within the financial services industry.</p><p><br></p><p>In this position, you will be responsible for tasks such as client onboarding, daily reconciliations, pooled fund trading oversight, and ensuring compliance with regulatory processes. If you have a client-focused mindset, deep financial knowledge, and impeccable attention to detail, we encourage you to apply today.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and maintain accurate reports for clients, management, and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Facilitate client onboarding by managing account opening documentation and ensuring compliance with KYC and FATCA requirements.</li><li>Handle client requests with professionalism and accuracy, including correspondence and reporting.</li><li>Reconcile daily transactions between internal systems and custodians for accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Provide support for pooled fund activities, including trade tracking, NAV (Net Asset Value) calculations, and financial reporting processes.</li><li>Review trade allocations to ensure compliance and accuracy while adhering to firm and regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Assist in drafting and distributing client communications, as well as supporting regulatory filings and internal recordkeeping efforts.</li><li>Coordinate presentations, client events, and other related activities as needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>The Organization:</strong></p><p>Our client is a private, faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional care within the community. They foster an environment of teamwork, staff involvement, and continuous personal development. With progressive leadership and a commitment to collaboration, they are expanding the Finance Team and are hiring for a Controller.<strong> This role is 100% onsite in St Catharines. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>As the Controller, you will report to the Assistant Director of Finance and play a vital role in optimizing the organization's business efficiency and supporting strategic objectives. This role will involve month-end close, financial reporting, cash flow management, financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting, account reconciliations, and other accounting functions focused on maintaining a robust system of controls, delivering actionable insights, and ensuring compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Generate precise and dependable financial records and reports to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results to projected plans and forecasts, highlighting essential performance metrics.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close procedures while managing the reconciliation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll records.</li><li>Develop cash flow statements and annual budgets, working collaboratively with cross-departmental teams.</li><li>Ensure adherence to Ministry funding guidelines and accurately complete government reporting tasks.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee the preparation of audit materials for year-end submissions.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement enhancements for greater operational efficiency.</li><li>Support the deployment of new software and systems, improving organizational reporting capabilities.</li><li>Guide and mentor team members to foster skill development and advance their professional growth within the organization.</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation package.</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.</li><li>Generous vacation, personal time and sick day policies.</li><li>Employer contribution to RRSPs.</li><li>Free parking and access to onsite Fitness & Wellness facilities.</li><li>Opportunity to give back to the local community.</li><li>A supportive, progressive work environment fostering onsite collaboration and innovation.</li><li>Exciting career growth opportunities within the Finance team.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner – Guelph, Ontario (in office)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you a newly designated CPA (or on the verge of finishing) and ready to take the next step out of public practice? This role is a great opportunity to apply your technical accounting skills in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can make a real impact — without sacrificing your work–life balance. As a <strong>Finance Business Partner</strong> on our team, you’ll gain exposure to complex and interesting transactions, contribute to process improvements, and see the direct results of your work on business decisions. You’ll also enjoy a culture that values your growth while respecting your time outside of the office.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Build and prepare financial statements and reports to support financial management and decision making.</li><li>Ensure accurate allocation of costs through careful analysis.</li><li>Respond to third party (banks, auditor, tax, insurance, benefits providers) inquiries as needed.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and KPIs, providing clear and insightful variance explanations.</li><li>Handle a variety of accounting tasks and complex transactions that keep things running smoothly.</li><li>Support and collaborate with team members, offering leadership when needed.</li><li>Jump in on special projects and provide coverage during peak periods, gaining exposure to new areas of finance.</li></ul>
We are looking for a motivated Financial Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will work closely with two teams to analyze large data sets, generate detailed reports, and contribute to critical financial processes. This position offers a great opportunity for recent graduates or professionals with up to a few years of experience who are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and interpret large datasets to create comprehensive and accurate financial reports.<br>• Reconcile various accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheets, on a monthly and ad hoc basis.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to manage and manipulate data for financial analysis.<br>• Support compliance efforts by preparing documentation and assisting with audits as needed.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting and data reconciliation.<br>• Assist in financial planning and analysis, including cash flow and cost analysis.<br>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions.<br>• Learn and work with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to support reporting and reconciliation tasks.<br>• Meet tight deadlines with a two-week turnaround for specific deliverables.<br>• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting support as requested.
