<p>Are you a seasoned finance professional with a knack for managing plant operations? We’re on the lookout for a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to join our clients team and play a critical role in driving our financial strategy and performance. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you'll be a key partner for the plant management team and General Manager, ensuring smooth financial operations from budgeting to cost accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Partnering:</strong> Collaborate with plant leadership and contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and strategy development.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Reporting:</strong> Oversee annual budgets, profit/loss reviews, and financial statements </li><li><strong>Accounting Operations:</strong> Handle general accounting, month-end close, tax compliance, and ERP systems.</li><li><strong>Cost Management:</strong> Ensure accurate cost accounting, bills of materials, production business cases and inventory analysis.</li><li><strong>Performance Improvement:</strong> Advise on financial analysis, capital investments, and cost reduction initiatives.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Hands-on Accounting Manager</strong> with strong leadership and accounting expertise for a Markham client. The ideal candidate will possess practical accounting skills, experience in inventory management, and the ability to lead a team in a collaborative work environment. This role requires close interaction with warehouse operations, handling transactional processes, and providing mentorship to staff. This is a 10–12-month contract, and working arrangement is 5 days onsite. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Oversight:</strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end processes.</p><p>· Prepare and submit tax reports, including HST compliance and submissions.</p><p>· Manage customer deposits and reconciliation processes effectively.</p><p>· Hands-on involvement in managing transactional accounting functions across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Credit.</p><p>· Prior experience with payroll duties using ADP Workforce Now (WFN) is an asset. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Inventory Management:</strong></p><p>· Oversee inventory controls and processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of transactions.</p><p>· Manage and address issues related to shipments, including investigating delays or missing deliveries with the warehouse team.</p><p>· Coordinate sales orders associated with purchase orders and trouble-shoot discrepancies.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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.
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Sr. Customer Service Representative to join our team on a contract basis in Welland, Ontario. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth operations by managing customer interactions, overseeing order processes, and maintaining accurate records. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering exceptional service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process customer orders and make updates to schedules as needed to ensure accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Maintain and update forecasts for products with extended lead times.<br>• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for all customer transactions.<br>• Oversee shipping and receiving activities, ensuring compliance with company procedures.<br>• Reconcile and invoice consignment inventory to maintain accurate records.<br>• Collaborate with production, shipping, and logistics teams to follow up on orders and resolve any issues.<br>• Address customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism and a problem-solving approach.<br>• Manage data effectively, sharing relevant information with appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.<br>• Utilize ERP systems, such as JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, to process and track orders.<br>• Support billing and claim administration processes as required.
<p>Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic and growing company? Our client specializes in custom design, manufacture, and assembly of of projects throughout North America and expanding the team by hiring a Controller. <strong>Note that this role is 100% onsite until the new Controller is able to effectly perform the position in a hybrid capacity.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will report to the COO and take ownership of the organization's financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while supporting business goals. You will be an integral part of the leadership team and collaborate with other departments including Operations, Production, Project Management and Supply Chain/Procurement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Leadership & Oversight: </strong>Provide direction for daily accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.</li><li><strong>Internal Controls: </strong>Maintain internal financial safeguards, oversee budgets, track costs, and monitor expenditures.</li><li><strong>Cash Flow Management: </strong>Drive forecasting and cash flow planning in collaboration with organizational leadership.</li><li><strong>Audit Readiness: </strong>Coordinate the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.</li><li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Ensure adherence to all financial, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement: </strong>Lead initiatives to optimize accounting processes and systems for greater efficiency.</li><li><strong>Inventory Management:</strong> Support cost tracking and analysis for inventory control.</li><li><strong>Project Support:</strong> Provide financial expertise related to cost control, job costing, and billing for project management teams.</li><li><strong>Team Development: </strong>Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team-oriented culture.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Role Summary:</strong></p><p>Oversees IT support services for assigned offices, collaborating with Digital-IT on remote support, projects, and vendor management. Provides backup for the Global Helpdesk during peak times or holidays.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate hardware/software upgrades and installations per global standards</li><li>Maintain inventory and license records</li><li>Execute project tasks including testing and documentation</li><li>Perform scheduled maintenance and troubleshoot issues</li><li>Diagnose and resolve hardware/software faults</li><li>Repair or replace equipment as needed</li><li>Participate in shift and on-call rotations</li><li>Guide local office contacts and liaise with external vendors</li><li>Join scheduled IT conference calls</li></ul><p><strong>Digital-IT Collaboration:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with GSM and Digital-IT to enhance tech adoption and support delivery</li><li>Support Global Helpdesk in software rollouts and issue resolution</li><li>May assist with events or conferences at other offices</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a seasoned professional to lead and oversee the comprehensive supply chain process, focusing on planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. This is a pivotal leadership role that drives operational excellence and efficiency across our North American markets.</p><p>Responsibility:</p><ul><li>Monitor and enhance key operational metrics, including inventory health, demand planning accuracy, forecast reliability, logistics efficiency, and market sufficiency.</li><li>Facilitate cross-departmental demand and supply planning processes, including leading S& OP discussions and implementing key forecasting strategies.</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements through cost/benefit analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Prepare detailed quarterly production plans, ensuring alignment with market and organizational requirements.</li><li>Oversee production schedules and resource planning to meet capacity and operational needs.</li><li>Lead vendor negotiations to secure favorable terms, and manage cost-saving initiatives within logistics operations.</li><li>Monitor ongoing vendor certifications, audits, and evaluations in partnership with procurement teams.</li><li>Develop and maintain performance metrics and reporting tools to ensure visibility into supply chain KPIs.</li><li>Coordinate the annual distribution and logistics budget, ensuring compliance with company policy.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to successfully launch new products and align operational processes with go-to-market strategies.</li><li>Play a key role in regular cross-functional meetings to maintain alignment with customer service standards and organizational priorities.</li><li>Collaborate with international and local teams across supply chain, sales, and quality functions to ensure operational success.</li><li>Address regulatory and compliance matters within the supply chain, including responding proactively to audits and CAPAs.</li><li>Manage, coach, and develop direct reporting teams across supply chain support functions, ensuring goal alignment and professional growth.</li><li>Lead transformation initiatives aimed at modernizing supply chain functions and enhancing overall efficiency.</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. This role involves leveraging advanced Excel skills and financial expertise to manage and analyze data, generate reports, and support decision-making processes. If you have a strong background in financial analysis and enjoy working collaboratively, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Upload, clean, and process shipping data using Power Query and advanced Excel techniques to ensure accuracy and consistency.<br>• Conduct analysis of inventory replenishment costs, identifying trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.<br>• Develop and maintain dynamic financial reports using tools such as Power Pivot and pivot tables.<br>• Reconcile accounts related to shipping and inventory transactions to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Work closely with operations and accounting teams to verify data integrity and ensure timely reporting.<br>• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline processes and enhance reporting efficiency.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ad hoc financial reporting needs.
<p>Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional eager to make an impact in the thriving manufacturing industry? We are working with an established client in Bolton to find a skilled <strong>Accounting Coordinator</strong> to join their growing team. This role is perfect for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at collaborating across departments to meet business objectives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li><strong>Full-Cycle Accounts Payable:</strong> Oversee all aspects of full-cycle accounts payable operations, including reviewing invoices, processing payments on time, reconciling vendor accounts, and addressing discrepancies.</li><li><strong>Costing and Inventory Management:</strong> Assist in tracking and analyzing manufacturing costs and inventory valuations, helping to maintain accurate financial reporting and inventory controls.</li><li><strong>Departmental Communication:</strong> Act as a critical point of contact, ensuring the accounting department collaborates effectively with operations, production, and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and lenders.</li><li><strong>Financial Record Maintenance:</strong> Prepare and organize financial reports, records, and paperwork in accordance with industry standards and regulations.</li><li><strong>Data Analysis and Reporting:</strong> Collaborate with team members to compile, analyze, and present financial data to support strategic decision-making.</li><li><strong>Ledger and Journal Entries:</strong> Accurately perform journal entries and maintain ledger accountability.</li><li><strong>Month-End Close Assistance:</strong> Support month-end close activities, including general ledger reconciliation and bank account balancing.</li><li><strong>Budgeting and Reporting:</strong> Aid in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual budgets and financial reports.</li><li><strong>Tax and Audit Support:</strong> Assist with tax preparation, audits, and solve discrepancies to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li><li><strong>Accounting Software Management:</strong> Enter and manage financial information using accounting software, maintaining complete and accurate company files.</li><li><strong>Debt and Bill Management:</strong> Ensure timely payment of company bills and assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li><strong>Financial Compliance:</strong> Stay updated on company policies and financial regulations, ensuring all practices adhere to compliance standards.</li><li><strong>Collaborative Projects:</strong> Participate in ad hoc projects, offering solutions and contributing insights to improve efficiency and results.</li></ul><p><br></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>
<p>Are you a visionary financial leader with a knack for multi-entity operations, technology integration, and process improvement? If so, we have an excellent opportunity as a <strong>Group Controller</strong> for a well-established and growing distribution organization. Our client prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture and values-driven growth backed by acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of 7-10 staff, this is a unique opportunity to lead change within a company that supports career development and values innovation. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced yet supportive environment and who brings a combination of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a collaborative spirit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What is in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Low Turnover with Tenured Teams: Be part of a stable environment where existing teams have deep industry knowledge and long-standing relationships.</li><li>Growth Through Acquisitions: Join a company that’s expanding operations strategically, creating opportunities for internal career advancement.</li><li>Career Development: Become a key player in an organization that prioritizes investing in employees' growth and upward mobility.</li><li>Technology-Driven: Lead the charge in automating financial reporting and implementing ERP/dashboards for smarter, faster decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting and Financial Reporting (ASPE)</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial reporting across Canadian and US business units, ensuring timely, accurate, and insights-driven consolidation on a monthly, quarterly, trailing 12-month, and annual basis.</li><li>Conduct robust variance analyses and close month-end processes within 10 business days, including workbook updates and intercompany reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation considerations (e.g., tariffs, landed costs, purchase discounts) and performance metrics across numerous product lines.</li></ul><p><strong>Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage corporate tax reporting and timely compliance across Canada and the United States, including transfer pricing arrangements.</li><li>Collaborate with external tax advisors on complex filings for federal, state/provincial, and local requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Initiatives</strong></p><ul><li>Support M& A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial modeling for strategic growth initiatives.</li><li>Forecast trends in working capital, backlogs, pricing margins, and customer/supplier behavior to optimize business decisions.</li><li>Drive cost reduction via operational synergies during integrations.</li></ul><p><strong>Technology Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Spearhead ERP system implementations, creating real-time KPI dashboards for more efficient decision-making.</li><li>Leverage AI and automation tools (e.g., BI tools, Expensify) to streamline tasks while maintaining rigorous controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Management & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, IT) to align financial strategy with broader business objectives.</li><li>Simplify communication of financial insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Join a dynamic and growing organization that plays an essential role in building infrastructure and supporting local industries, all while championing sustainability and innovation. Our client operates in a fast-paced environment that requires precision, reliability, and teamwork as core values. They are looking to expand their accounting team with a motivated professional who shares a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Role Summary:</p><p>As a General Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and contributing to the financial well-being of the company. You will work closely with the internal teams to streamline reporting processes, support compliance initiatives, and provide valuable insights to guide decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Full-Cycle Accounting: Handle general ledger maintenance, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure accurate financial records.</li><li>Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting principles.</li><li>Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee timely processing of invoices and vendor payments while managing collections and customer accounts.</li><li>Budget & Forecast: Support the preparation and analysis of budgets and financial forecasts to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.</li><li>Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to internal controls, comply with applicable regulations, and assist auditors during annual reviews.</li><li>Inventory and Fixed Assets: Manage tracking and reporting for inventory and fixed assets, including depreciation schedules for equipment, tools, and vehicles.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Join a dynamic and growing organization that plays an essential role in building infrastructure and supporting local industries, all while championing sustainability and innovation. Our client operates in a fast-paced environment that requires precision, reliability, and teamwork as core values. They are looking to expand their accounting team with a motivated professional who shares a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Role Summary:</p><p>As a General Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and contributing to the financial well-being of the company. You will work closely with the internal teams to streamline reporting processes, support compliance initiatives, and provide valuable insights to guide decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Full-Cycle Accounting: Handle general ledger maintenance, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure accurate financial records.</li><li>Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting principles.</li><li>Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee timely processing of invoices and vendor payments while managing collections and customer accounts.</li><li>Budget & Forecast: Support the preparation and analysis of budgets and financial forecasts to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.</li><li>Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to internal controls, comply with applicable regulations, and assist auditors during annual reviews.</li><li>Inventory and Fixed Assets: Manage tracking and reporting for inventory and fixed assets, including depreciation schedules for equipment, tools, and vehicles.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p>· Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments </p><p>· Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting, Human Resources, and IT Systems/Operations, Software Requirements etc. </p><p>· Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for Executive Director, Development and Board of Directors </p><p>· Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals </p><p>· Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary </p><p>· Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms </p><p>· Assure that assets are not awkwardly encumbered with personal guarantees or unrealistic commitments </p><p>· Work closely with Executive Director in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components </p><p>· Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies </p><p>· Manage IT System - Interface with IT provider, software provider and internal staff.</p><p>· Other duties as necessary </p><p><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY</strong></p><p>Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting/Finance, Operations, & HR Departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems</p><p> <strong>OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong> </p><p>· Support company through exemplary workmanship</p><p>· Represent company and liaise with worldwide agency network as required.</p><p>· Any other duties as directed by the President</p>
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Business Coordinator to provide essential support to our Managing Director and oversee the smooth operation of daily business functions. This role combines elements of executive assistance, financial administration, office management, and technology optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a keen interest in leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Managing Director, including managing schedules, organizing meetings, and preparing reports.<br>• Assist with client communications, follow-ups, and after-sales care to maintain strong relationships.<br>• Oversee financial tasks such as invoicing, accounts receivable/payable, and reconciling financial records.<br>• Coordinate with external bookkeepers to prepare financial summaries and ensure accurate billing and collections.<br>• Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, including supply inventory, vendor services, and equipment maintenance.<br>• Maintain secure and organized digital and physical records, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.<br>• Build and nurture relationships with clients and suppliers, addressing inquiries and coordinating onboarding processes.<br>• Identify and implement automation tools to streamline invoicing, document management, and communication workflows.<br>• Stay informed about emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve business processes.<br>• Ensure all compliance requirements, such as inspections and certifications, are met in a timely manner.
