<p><strong>Elevate Your Career—Join Client's Team as a Senior Cost Accountant!</strong></p><p>Ready to maximize your impact and provide strategic financial guidance in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> to join our client’s thriving Hamilton-based team. Partner with top-tier professionals, drive data-driven decision-making, and lead critical financial functions that enable operational excellence. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role empowers you to take ownership of vital processes and craft innovative solutions while contributing directly to growth and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out:</strong></p><ul><li>Play a key role in optimizing plant performance through precise cost analyses and actionable reporting.</li><li>Shape organizational strategy by delivering insights that guide leadership discussions.</li><li>Showcase robust cross-functional collaboration skills while providing financial expertise across departments.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Act, analyze, and innovate—this role is designed for proactive professionals ready to lead and make an impact:</p><ul><li>Drive action in financial reporting by partnering with the finance team to deliver timely monthly reports and support audit preparations.</li><li>Lead costing initiatives by maintaining, updating, and monitoring standard cost systems while identifying and resolving variances.</li><li>Guide annual planning—support key rollups for costing and budgeting processes critical to long-term operational excellence.</li><li>Analyze performance metrics such as monthly operating results, productivity deviations, and forecasts, recommending viable solutions to improve outcomes.</li><li>Champion inventory management by overseeing variance analysis for annual physical inventories.</li><li>Deliver results-oriented reporting—prepare weekly KPIs, deviation summaries, and ad-hoc analyses to drive informed decision-making.</li><li>Innovate with technology—develop databases to streamline tracking of performance metrics.</li><li>Commit to compliance by ensuring adherence to accounting standards and effective controls at all times.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Qualifications:</strong></p><p>Your experience and expertise will fuel success in this role:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership: Minimum of 3 years in cost accounting, cost analysis, or a similar role within the manufacturing sector.</li><li>Technical expertise: Proven proficiency in standard cost accounting systems and advanced Excel functionality.</li><li>Effective communicator: Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with senior leadership teams, head office personnel, and cross-functional departments.</li><li>Operational experience: Mastery of month-end close processes and annual physical inventory analysis.</li><li>Professional certification: CPA designation required for strategic contributions to financial planning and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Take the Next Step in Your Career:</strong></p><p>Become a valued contributor to a team that champions performance, accountability, in-person collaboration and mentorship, and continuous improvement.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a dynamic Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Distribution to lead cross-functional initiatives aimed at optimizing sourcing strategies and third-party distribution relationships, ensuring best-in-class supply chain performance across the U.S. and Canada. This leadership role focuses on supplier engagement, distributor management, and fostering collaboration across internal teams and external partners.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead sourcing and distribution strategies to achieve short- and long-term operational goals.</p><p>• Manage supplier and distributor relationships, including RFI/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.</p><p>• Analyze spend, industry trends, and distribution data to identify cost-saving and optimization opportunities.</p><p>• Oversee pricing submissions and ensure compliance with sourcing and distribution contracts.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and distribution functions.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, and Market Operations.</p><p>• Conduct site inspections, satisfaction surveys, and annual business reviews with distribution centers.</p><p>• Support strategic initiatives such as promotions, automation, and transformation projects.</p><p>• Ensure alignment with company values and provide franchisee-centric solutions.</p><p>• Recommend and manage transitions between existing distributors and new acquiring distributors.</p><p>• Maintain responsibility for continuity and contingent distribution options within the assigned territory.</p><p>• Champion national roles in areas such as service, quality, continuous improvement, and Subway partnerships.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned.</p>
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Scarborough, Ontario. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting financial planning and analysis, ensuring compliance with reporting standards, and contributing to operational efficiency within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your expertise in cost accounting, full-cycle accounting, and financial reporting to drive impactful business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support strategic financial planning.<br>• Partner with manufacturing teams to analyze key performance indicators, cost standards, and operational metrics.<br>• Conduct physical inventory counts and oversee the cycle count program to maintain inventory accuracy.<br>• Prepare financial statements in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.<br>• Ensure adherence to legal, tax, and compliance requirements in financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, and depreciation schedules.<br>• Provide analytical support to business initiatives and collaborate across departments to achieve financial and operational goals.<br>• Mentor less experienced finance team members, fostering their growth and development.<br>• Contribute to improving processes and systems within the finance function to enhance efficiency.
<p><strong>Join a Supportive & Collaborative Team in a Hybrid Environment!</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about excellence in financial management? Do you believe that financial stability is key to driving organizational growth and success? Our client shares your vision and we invite you to bring your expertise to our client's team as <strong>Controller. </strong>With over 70 locations across Canada, our client is a leader in their industry. Their supportive and collaborative culture has fostered an environment where people love coming to work every day and knowing they’re making a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What Makes Them Unique</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Collaborative & Supportive Culture</strong>: They value teamwork, innovation, and shared success. You’ll join a team that works closely together and supports one another to achieve our mission.</li><li><strong>Hybrid Flexibility</strong>: While this role is primarily on-site at their Oakville head office, they offer hybrid work so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.</li><li><strong>A Positive Work Environment</strong>: Be part of a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together and contributing to our shared goals.</li></ul><p><strong>About the Role: </strong></p><p>As the Controller, you’ll oversee financial operations and play a pivotal role in driving the company's continued success. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of financial management responsibilities, focused on the company's mission while maintaining robust fiscal health.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Guiding Franchise Partners and their bookkeepers on basic financial matters, including POS and QuickBooks.</li><li>Collaborating with the procurement team on inventory management.</li><li>Supervising sales data exports from in-house systems to accounting software.</li><li>Managing vendor payments and franchisee accounts receivable.</li><li>Ensuring tax compliance, filing, planning, and reporting.</li><li>Overseeing payroll and employee records for our office team.</li><li>Handling full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), reconciliations, and month/year-end closings.</li><li>Developing and presenting financial statements, forecasts, variance analyses, and cash flow projections to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Improving financial policies and processes as needed.</li><li>Coordinating and managing the budgeting process while controlling expenses.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love Working Here:</strong></p><ul><li>You’ll join a team rooted in <strong>collaboration, purpose, and positivity</strong>.</li><li>Our employees consistently highlight our <strong>supportive culture and the joy of coming to work</strong>.</li><li>You’ll enjoy <strong>hybrid flexibility</strong>.</li><li>You’ll make a real impact by contributing to an organization whose mission improves lives every day.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in Aurora, Ontario. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, creating insightful reports, and supporting decision-making processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in advanced Excel tools, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and clean shipping reports using Power Query and advanced Excel functionalities.<br>• Analyze inventory replenishment costs to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.<br>• Develop and maintain financial reports utilizing Power Pivot, pivot tables, and other advanced Excel features.<br>• Reconcile accounts related to shipping and inventory transactions to ensure accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with operations and accounting teams to deliver accurate and timely financial data.<br>• Identify and implement improvements in reporting processes and workflows.<br>• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as needed.<br>• Leverage data mining techniques to extract meaningful insights for financial decision-making.
<p>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced <strong>Spa Operations Manager</strong> to oversee the daily operations of our premium spa facility. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in spa or wellness management, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences. In this role, you'll lead and inspire a team of skilled professionals while ensuring exceptional service standards, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. Fluency in both English and Mandarin is a critical requirement for this position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the daily operations of the spa, including staff scheduling, service delivery, and customer service.</li><li>Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate spa therapists, aestheticians, and concierge personnel.</li><li>Ensure a safe, clean, and calming environment compliant with health and safety regulations.</li><li>Oversee inventory management, ordering supplies and products as necessary.</li><li>Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally, maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Develop and execute marketing strategies and spa promotions to drive business growth and revenue.</li><li>Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and establish performance goals for the team.</li><li>Ensure all services are delivered in alignment with the company's standards and protocols.</li><li>Oversee booking systems for a seamless client experience, from check-in to checkout.</li><li>Collaborate with senior management to create and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.</li><li>Stay updated on spa trends, wellness innovations, and industry best practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dynamic Service Operations Manager to lead and inspire our service operations in St. Catharines, Ontario. This role focuses on managing a team of electricians to deliver exceptional electrical services in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. If you excel in driving operational efficiency, fostering client relationships, and leading high-performing teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and mentor a team of electricians, ensuring safe and high-quality service delivery across all projects.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for service-related inquiries and escalations.</p><p>• Oversee daily service operations, including job costing, resource allocation, and inventory management, to optimize efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance, identify areas for cost improvement, and implement effective solutions to drive profitability.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments such as Estimating, Dispatch, and Customer Support to ensure seamless workflows.</p><p>• Execute strategic initiatives aimed at business growth, including exploring new service offerings and expanding customer acquisition.</p><p>• Manage hiring, onboarding, and development programs to build a cohesive and skilled team.</p><p>• Analyze performance metrics and share findings with the team to ensure alignment with company objectives.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement efforts by responding to market trends and client feedback.</p><p>• Ensure all projects meet safety and quality standards, aligning with company policies and industry regulations.</p>
<p>Are you a motivated leader with strong organizational skills and a track record of managing complex projects from start to finish? Are you ready to lead impactful metering installation projects across Canada? If so, we want to hear from you!</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the full lifecycle of projects, serving as the main point of contact for all project logistics and budget management.</li><li>Coordinate and manage metering installation projects, including field operations, inventory control, scheduling, and production.</li><li>Source subcontractors in local areas to perform installation and reading functions.</li><li>Troubleshoot on-site issues as they arise.</li><li>Conduct weekly meetings to track project progress and ensure health and safety compliance.</li><li>Enforce project standards through site inspections, quality control, and incident investigation.</li><li>Review and interpret contracts, ensuring adherence to specifications.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join our team on a contract basis in Hamilton, Ontario. In this role, you will support purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining accurate records. This position plays a vital role in coordinating with contractors, property managers, and finance teams to manage purchase orders, invoices, and inventory efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and issue purchase orders for contractor work and supply replenishment, ensuring proper account numbers and property codes are applied.<br>• Adhere to established tendering and purchasing procedures while maintaining accurate records of all orders.<br>• Update and modify purchase orders as approved by Property Managers, ensuring all changes are documented.<br>• Coordinate with contractors to address invoicing issues and confirm the completion of services or supply deliveries.<br>• Maintain a tracking system to monitor order progress and ensure alignment with planned schedules.<br>• Verify invoice accuracy, match them to purchase orders, and prepare them for cheque issuance.<br>• Assist Property Managers in updating and closing open purchase order commitments once work is completed.<br>• Collaborate with finance teams to reconcile capital expenditures and prepare related reports.<br>• Manage SharePoint libraries for invoices and purchase orders, ensuring all documents are up-to-date.<br>• Serve as a backup for the Accounts Payable Administrator when necessary.
<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 a fast growing multinational manufacturing company has an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller, responsibilities are as follows, </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>• Participate in the monthly close process, including posting and reviewing journal entries and preparing </p><p>balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Responsible for various financial reporting, forecasts and variance analysis.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger, including managing journal entries and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Support daily manufacturing operations as it relates to financials – inventory, scrap, variances, etc. </p><p>• Ensuring compliance with all accounting standards </p><p>• Purchase Requisition review and approval.</p><p>• Participate in financial audits, SOX review and remediation plans.</p><p>• Ad-hoc reporting and analyses.</p><p>• Back-fill Controller roles and responsibilities, when required.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a growing and dynamic organization in the retail sector, is seeking a <strong>Senior Accounting Manager</strong> to lead their accounting function. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a talented team, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and play a key part in driving process improvements within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering growth and development</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and operational initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Drive process improvements and support system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes</li></ul>
<p>Our Global Manufacturing client is looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Controller to join their team in Richmond Hill, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, including reporting, compliance, and planning, while ensuring the efficient operation of accounting processes. As a key leader, you will collaborate with various departments to provide insights that drive business performance and manage financial risks effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise the full accounting cycle, including month-end processes, journal entries, and financial reporting, to ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and present monthly financial results during operational review meetings, offering insights into key performance metrics.</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison for external audits, tax compliance, and periodic bank reviews, ensuring all reporting obligations are met.</p><p>• Manage and optimize financial systems and processes to streamline and standardize accounting operations.</p><p>• Oversee and mentor finance and accounting staff, providing constructive feedback and conducting annual performance reviews.</p><p>• Monitor and manage customer credit exposure, inventory liability, and expense control to mitigate financial risks.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records and track capital expenditures against approved budgets.</p><p>• Implement and uphold internal controls to identify and address potential financial risks.</p><p>• Develop rolling financial forecasts, including weekly profit and loss updates and cash flow projections, to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with department leaders to prepare annual budgets, including sales projections, labour analysis, and expense planning.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Aurora, Ontario. In this role, you will be responsible for managing vendor invoices, processing payments, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounts payable operations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization while working closely with the finance team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, match, and post vendor invoices in the accounting system to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Process vendor payments in alignment with the organization's payment schedule and address vendor inquiries promptly.<br>• Monitor accounts payable aging and provide weekly aging reports to management.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements with internal reports regularly to maintain up-to-date records.<br>• Manage the documentation and filing of all accounts payable records.<br>• Prepare month-end accruals and reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.<br>• Generate management analytics related to expenses such as leases, depreciation, and employee benefits.<br>• Support the VP of Finance in overseeing monthly inventory counts and adjustments.<br>• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by the Controller or VP of Finance.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the organization’s financial operations while gaining exposure to exciting projects. The position is initially for a 12-month term, with the possibility of extension depending on project needs. Work Model is Hybrid.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and reconcile account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial standards.</p><p>• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Process and post journal entries, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Support the month-end closing process by preparing financial statements and reports.</p><p>• Reconcile interim and year end physical inventory counts to the general ledger, determines the source of discrepancies and ensures proper corrections are completed.</p><p>• Prepares and remits provincial sales taxes monthly for all entity companies and ensures any necessary year end adjustments are made.</p><p>• Provide backup support for ongoing projects and assist in fulfilling additional accounting duties.</p><p>• Support year-end external audit.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships. Based in Oakville, Ontario, this role is integral to optimizing purchasing activities and ensuring the efficient supply of materials. This is a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in contract negotiation, cost management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories of direct materials to achieve cost savings and value creation.</p><p>• Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Develop, negotiate, and oversee supplier contracts to align with company objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments such as production, engineering, and quality to meet procurement needs.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent performance, quality, and reliability.</p><p>• Oversee daily purchasing operations, including issuing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and resolving delivery or invoice discrepancies.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels in partnership with planning and production teams to maintain optimal stock.</p><p>• Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and systems.</p>
