<p>Robert Half is proud to partner with an esteemed client in Mississauga who is seeking a skilled and proactive <strong>Controller</strong> to lead their financial operations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by overseeing accounting functions, optimizing processes, and collaborating with senior leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a "can-do" attitude, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting opportunity!</p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will be responsible for managing the company’s financial health and playing a pivotal role in ensuring operational success. Key duties include:</p><ul><li>Handling <strong>general accounting tasks</strong> such as managing accounts payable/receivable, performing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and generating detailed financial reports.</li><li>Leading <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</strong>, guaranteeing deadlines are met and financial records are accurate.</li><li>Creating <strong>budgets</strong>, generating <strong>forecasts</strong>, and performing <strong>financial analysis</strong> to guide organizational decision-making.</li><li>Collaborating directly with the<strong> Senior Leadership and External Partners</strong> to support strategic planning and ensure compliance with audits and tax filings.</li><li>Driving <strong>system optimization projects</strong> while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a skilled finance professional with a talent for leadership, strategic analysis, and process improvement? Do you thrive in complex, multi-site environments and seek an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization? Our client is looking for a <strong>Finance & Administration Controller</strong> to join their team and drive financial and operational success.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Supervision</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise the accounting closing process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, management reports, budgets, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and negotiate lines of credit and other financial agreements.</li></ul><p><strong> Strategic Analysis and Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with department managers to manage budget forecasts.</li><li>Analyze the company's financial performance and propose recommendations to optimize profitability and efficiency.</li><li>Develop and implement financial policies and procedures aligned with strategic objectives.</li></ul><p><strong> Leadership and Team Management</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, train, and coach accounting personnel.</li><li>Evaluate team performance, set objectives, and manage schedules and priorities.</li><li>Promote a strong corporate culture based on organizational values.</li></ul><p><strong> Compliance and Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and regulatory standards.</li><li>Oversee insurance coverages (e.g., civil liability, commercial) and assess risks.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure operational integrity.</li></ul><p><strong> Process Improvement and Digitalization</strong></p><ul><li>Actively participate in ERP implementation for the finance department.</li><li>Standardize and simplify accounting processes across various branches in Canada.</li></ul><p><strong> Administrative Supervision</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise activities related to special events.</li><li>Manage business travel and oversee all administrative functions, including lease renewals, rental contracts, purchasing, customer support, and more.</li></ul><p><strong> Other Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Stay current with accounting and tax laws, regulations, and standards.</li><li>Perform additional tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior with a strong background in corporate tax to join our team in Scarborough, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee tax compliance, planning, and reporting, ensuring all financial and regulatory requirements are met. Your expertise in tax software and accounting systems will play a critical role in delivering accurate and timely results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Tax Compliance:</strong> Prepare and review federal, provincial, and local tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws, regulations, and deadlines, including those specific to construction industry nuances such as depreciation, job costing, and inventory accounting.</li><li><strong>Tax Planning:</strong> Develop tax strategies that align with business goals while minimizing tax liabilities and optimizing operations for construction projects.</li><li><strong>Construction-Specific Tax Issues:</strong> Manage compliance with tax codes relevant to the construction sector, such as percentage-of-completion accounting, sales and use tax, contractor tax credits, and real estate taxation provisions.</li><li><strong>Audit Support:</strong> Collaborate with external auditors and tax authorities during tax audits, ensuring proper documentation and determination of key construction-related items like project costs and overhead allocations.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Prepare tax provisions for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including assessing deferred tax assets/liabilities related to construction projects.</li><li><strong>Advisory Role:</strong> Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on tax-related matters affecting business strategies, mergers/acquisitions, and partnership agreements in the construction space.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify and implement changes in tax processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy, leveraging technology solutions tailored for construction accounting like ERP systems.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Etobicoke, Ontario. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting, budget management, and cost analysis to support operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting systems, variance analysis, and ERP platforms to optimize financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed cost analysis to monitor expenses and improve financial efficiency.</p><p>•Create Item Master and affiliated records for all new Molded and Printed inventory items</p><p>•Develop routings to allocate labour and overhead costs to inventory items</p><p>•Ensure purchased items are costed accurately</p><p>•Revalue actual inventory costs monthly based on resin pricing</p><p>•Weekly reporting of Flash results and customer volumes, including labor and overhead spending with managers/supervisors (weekly and monthly)</p><p>•Participate in Month-end financial close in agreed-upon time frame for inventory/cost issues.</p><p>•Participate in year-end audit</p><p>•Analyze material variances and freight and pallet costs (monthly)</p><p>•Assist with financial budget preparation for Toronto facility</p><p>•Administration of Bill of Material, Routings and Costed BOMs (daily)</p><p>•Administration of daily cycle count adjustments (daily)</p><p>•Assist and later lead annual physical inventory to include planning, execution and variance analysis for finished goods, raw materials and W.I.P.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a family office also operating venture capital funds. Due to exciting growth, they are adding a results-driven Fund Controller to the team. The Fund Controller will have a strong background in Private Equity and U.S. tax and accounting principles for a growing portfolio of approximately 10 private equity funds—and more on the horizon. Reporting to the President, this role extends to overseeing accounting functions for the investment management company. <strong>This role is 100% remote but the Fund Controller must be willing and able to meet in the West GTA several times a year for internal meetings. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a highly skilled CPA with proven expertise in Canadian and US fund structures, capital handling, carried interest, performance allocation, and cross-border compliance, this hands-on position offers the opportunity to be a key player in a fast-paced investment environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Fund Accounting & Financial Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the accounting and reporting for funds spanning U.S. and Offshore structures.</li><li>Maintain capital account statements, NAV calculations, and investor allocations in-house.</li><li>Manage preparation and review of quarterly/annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Collaborate with third-party fund administrators and review their financial deliverables.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely fund audits with precise reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Tax Compliance & Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Work with external tax advisors for U.S. partnership tax filings (Form 1065/K-1 preparation and review).</li><li>Reconcile tax allocations, ensuring clear alignment with financial records.</li><li>Oversee FATCA, CRS, and other regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Provide end-to-end tax compliance assistance to investors.</li></ul><p><strong>Management Company Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Handle general ledger entries, payroll, expense tracking, management fee collections, and more for the investment management company.</li><li>Generate financial statements, fund expense chargebacks, and cash flow forecasts regularly.</li><li>Process & Controls</li><li>Develop and implement robust internal controls, policies, and compliance systems.</li><li>Initiate process improvements to boost reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.</li><li>Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and banking institutions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join our team in Fergus, Ontario. This role is essential in supporting the accounting department by managing financial tasks, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of financial processes while collaborating with various teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.<br>• Prepare month-end and quarter-end financial reports and ensure accurate bank covenant submissions.<br>• Assist in payroll processing and maintain an organized financial filing system.<br>• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts and bank transactions during month-end close activities.<br>• Coordinate client billing, cash receipts, and collection management.<br>• Analyze cash flow and operating budgets to support financial planning.<br>• Prepare and file tax returns and remittances, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Assist in audit preparation and year-end tax activities.<br>• Analyze and report cost variances to support operational efficiency.<br>• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory compliance.
<p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p> An emerging business is seeking a passionate and experienced Controller to lead its finance operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will hold a critical leadership role, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll, risk management, and operational finance. This position demands both a hands-on mentality and strategic insight, ensuring the integrity and timeliness of all financial processes and reporting.</p><p>As a Controller, you will provide coaching and mentoring to a small but dynamic finance team while delivering analysis and recommendations vital to business decisions. You will also support ERP implementation and manage financial systems effectively to ensure seamless operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Leadership & Management:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Supervise and develop a finance team, including full-time and part-time staff.</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing regular updates, analysis, and recommendations.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Financial Reporting & Compliance:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Monitor month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Manage financial compliance with ASPE standards while preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.</li><li>Supervise CRA filings, corporate taxes, payroll remittances, and annual filings.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls and documentation processes.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Treasury & Cash Flow Management:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Communicate regularly with corporate banks and oversee operational banking.</li><li>Collaborate on capital planning and maintain rolling weekly cash flows.</li><li>Prepare liquidity KPIs and align payment schedules with available resources and priorities.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.</li><li>Deliver executive summaries with financial insights to support decision-making.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Cost Accounting & Inventory Control:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Oversee cost accounting processes, inventory valuation, landed cost analysis, and gross margin analyses.</li><li>Ensure accuracy in freight and brokerage charges and support operational decisions with financial insights.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Payroll & Employee Cost Oversight:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Approve payroll processes and maintain compliance with CRA payroll remittance requirements.</li><li>Manage controls for vacation accruals, bonuses, and WSIB accounts.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Financial Systems & ERP Implementation:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage QuickBooks Enterprise system and drive ERP implementation processes to enable efficiencies.</li></ul><p>Oversee AP/AR function</p>
<p>Join a collaborative, fast-paced team where your attention to detail and financial expertise will directly support project success. We are looking for a <strong>Project Accounting Technician</strong> who is organized, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic project-based environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting billing and payables, and ensuring smooth communication between the accounting team, vendors, and project sites.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Process vendor invoices in accordance with established payment terms and procedures.</p><p> • Manage payments for site rents, utilities, and petty cash.</p><p> • Maintain organized and confidential hard copy filing systems for accounts payable.</p><p> • Liaise with project sites to resolve outstanding payable issues promptly.</p><p> • Respond to vendor inquiries and provide timely updates on account status.</p><p> • Prepare and manage Statutory Declarations and WSIB documentation for accounts receivable billings and subcontractor payables.</p><p> • Reconcile subcontractor accounts for final release and prepare all related closing documentation.</p><p> • Generate accurate month-end reports, including AP Audit Reports, AR summaries, and subcontractor reconciliations.</p><p> • Post accruals, revenue billings, and cost reallocations at month-end.</p><p> • Collect progress draws and payment certificates from project managers and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding receivables.</p><p> • Conduct quarterly reconciliations of revenue contracts.</p><p> • Build and maintain positive working relationships with project teams across job sites.</p><p> • Assist with training site administrators and other personnel on accounting procedures.</p><p> • Perform additional accounting duties as required to support project and company objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><p> • Solid understanding of project accounting, accounts payable, and receivable processes.</p><p> • Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p> • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.</p><p> • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.</p><p> • Prior experience in a project-based or construction accounting environment is an asset.</p><p>If you are a motivated accounting professional who enjoys contributing to operational excellence and project success, we would love to hear from you.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in North York, Ontario. In this role, you will handle full-cycle accounts payable tasks, ensuring smooth payment processes and accurate invoice management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment with a focus on precision and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable, including invoice processing and payment approvals.<br>• Process pension payments, corporate credit card transactions, and vendor payments accurately and on time.<br>• Code and reconcile invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Handle insurance claims and related payments with attention to detail and accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies and maintain positive relationships.<br>• Utilize accounting software, including Great Plains Dynamics, for efficient financial operations.<br>• Ensure timely processing of checks and electronic payments.<br>• Maintain organized records of all accounts payable transactions for audit and reporting purposes.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.<br>• Work closely with internal teams to address queries and provide support related to accounts payable.
<p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to oversee financial operations and guide key strategic initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring financial performance, managing accounting operations, and driving process improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting.</li><li>Accumulate and consolidate financial data to ensure accurate reporting of business results.</li><li>Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance internal controls.</li><li>Ensure precise financial transactions and reporting through quality control oversight.</li><li>Assess current accounting operations, provide recommendations for process enhancements, and implement improved practices.</li><li>Manage and coordinate financial budgeting, financial statements, forecasts, and variance reporting.</li><li>Prepare and publish monthly financial statements in a timely manner.</li><li>Coordinate regulatory reporting with external auditors to ensure compliance.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Support department managers with budgeting, monitoring actual vs. budget performance, and variance reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with provincial government reporting and tax filing requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and empower the finance team through mentorship and coaching.</li><li>Set performance standards, track progress, and build a high-performing team.</li></ul><p><strong>Critical Thinking & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Support strategic development with strong conceptual and operational insights.</li><li>Analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and make well-informed decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and departments.</li><li>Communicate clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.</li></ul><p><strong>Results Orientation</strong></p><ul><li>Establish accountability and instill a results-driven culture.</li><li>Exhibit a proactive, action-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
