<p>Robert Half is working with a growing business located in Downtown Vancouver to help identify a new Accounting Manager. Reporting to the Controller with dotted line reporting to the parent, investment company, the Accounting Manager will play a significant role in developing the scalability of the businesses finance functions while ensuring the day-to-day accounting is accurate and timely. The Accounting Manager will take ownership of the accounting function, spearheading the development of robust policies, procedures, and internal controls. The successful candidate will also manage and streamline the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities would include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Monthly management reporting for operational and executive leadership</li><li> Participation in budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Controller</li><li>Ad hoc financial and variance analysis</li><li>Build and implement accounting policies and standards to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements</li><li>Design and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, handling documentation and addressing auditor requests</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and maintaining a high-performance team</li><li>Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a leading private equity investment firm, is seeking a Finance Manager / M& A Specialist to join its high-performing team. This hybrid role, based in downtown Vancouver, will start as a contract position with the potential to convert to permanent. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm’s finance and transaction functions, contributing to strategic initiatives and driving continued growth across its diversified portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Partner with senior leadership to oversee and evaluate the performance of existing portfolio companies.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial results to provide insights on portfolio performance.</li><li>Deliver regular updates and analytical support to the Board, highlighting key financial and operational trends.</li><li>Conduct in-depth financial and operational analysis to inform strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.</li><li>Lead the development of annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts for operating entities.</li><li>Translate strategic direction from the Board into actionable plans for portfolio operations.</li><li>Maintain strong financial governance by ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity in reporting and decision-making.</li><li>Perform industry and market research to support investment evaluations and reporting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Support M& A activities, including valuation analysis, due diligence, and transaction structuring.</li><li>Collaborate with tax teams to optimize transaction structures and assess financial implications.</li><li>Coordinate with legal counsel and stakeholders in the drafting and review of agreements.</li><li>Assess broader stakeholder impacts, including those related to minority shareholders and lenders.</li><li>Oversee team members to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines.</li><li>Contribute to other ad hoc initiatives and projects related to deals and portfolio management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a well-established organization in Coquitlam, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role combines hands-on accounting work with some supervisory responsibilities. The Accounting Supervisor will manage core financial processes and provide insights that support broader business initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close</li><li>Prepare and review job costing reports, ensuring accuracy of inventory, WIP, and completed jobs accounts</li><li>Analyze budget-to-actual results and investigate variances</li><li>Provide financial reporting and cost analysis to support management decisions</li><li>Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Track and manage fixed assets, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules</li><li>Coordinate with head office on consolidations for multiple entities</li><li>Prepare financial statements and management reports</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors at year-end</li><li>Provide guidance and support to accounting staff when required</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are partnering with a growing mining company who are advancing to the production phase. They are looking to bring in an experienced consultant to support them with the creation of financial reporting processes as well as preparing the quarterly financial reports.</p><p><br></p><p>The main deliverables for the role include;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Preparing financial statements under IFRS reporting standards, MD& A, accounting memos and working papers.</li><li>Set up a financial reporting process for quarterly and annual financial reporting.</li><li>Set up or update equity compensation/stock option plans in order to implement a system to track stock options and a process to account and disclose them each quarter.</li><li>Manage a simple budget process for 5 departmental budgets and compiling the department budgets, ad hoc financial analysis, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing high-volume invoice processing and ensuring smooth financial operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in accounts payable while working with a collaborative and dynamic team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage a high volume of invoices, averaging up to 1,500 per month, with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Perform three-way matching by linking invoices, purchase orders, and receipts to ensure payment accuracy.<br>• Utilize Concur and other ERP systems to process invoices and maintain financial records.<br>• Communicate effectively with both internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and address inquiries.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures while handling accounts payable tasks.<br>• Support the full accounts payable cycle, including data entry and reconciliation processes.<br>• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and maintain smooth operations within the department.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to automation initiatives.<br>• Provide assistance and guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our clients team in Abbotsford, British Columbia. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts payable processes. This is a long-term contract position with opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and mission-driven non-profit organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process invoices, ensuring accurate data entry and proper account coding.</p><p>• Prepare payment runs, including checks and electronic transfers, in a timely manner.</p><p>• Review and verify accounts payable approvals to ensure compliance with policies.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and organized records of financial transactions.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist with basic financial reporting and other administrative tasks as needed.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal controls and organizational standards.</p>
