<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Controller in the manufacturing/ distribution industry. As a Controller, you will be responsible for managing financial operations, maintaining financial reports, and ensuring the overall financial health of the business. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity by developing and implementing internal controls.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with senior management to guide financial strategy and decision-making.</p><p>• Provide financial insights and recommendations for strategic planning and business development.</p><p>• Handle financial reporting and ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage the company’s budgeting process, forecast financial trends, and analyze variances.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the company has adequate liquidity for operations.</p><p>• Support management with financial decision-making, including cost-saving initiatives and profitability analysis.</p><p>• Manage banking relationships and collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.</p><p>• Oversee tax filings and ensure compliance with financial regulations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee and enhance the financial operations of our organization in Guelph, Ontario. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, a strong grasp of financial processes, and the ability to assess how all aspects of the business impact overall profitability. With a proven track record in managing financial performance, you will play a key role in driving organizational success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.<br>• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with IFRS standards.<br>• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning and business objectives.<br>• Manage period-end closing activities to ensure thorough and accurate financial reconciliations.<br>• Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities to maintain compliance with SOX requirements.<br>• Develop and implement financial controls and processes to safeguard company assets and improve efficiency.<br>• Conduct financial analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and performance enhancements.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to provide insights and recommendations on financial strategies and business opportunities.<br>• Maintain and optimize accounting software systems to ensure seamless financial operations.<br>• Train and mentor the finance team to foster growth and ensure operational excellence.
<p>Are you ready to elevate your career in accounting within a dynamic and innovative environment? Our Hamilton client is a publicly traded company where your contributions shape the future of the industry. We are seeking a motivated <strong>Controller </strong>to lead and transform accounting processes, mentor a talented finance team, and drive operational excellence across all business units. <strong>Please note this role is 100% onsite (for at least the first year).</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Drive Excellence: Oversee key accounting processes, including AP, AR, job costing, cost accounting, and project profitability reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls</li><li>Streamline & Automate: Innovate and refine workflows by streamlining and automating internal processes, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Mentor Future Leaders: Lead, support, and train the finance team to perform at their highest potential, fostering professional growth and ensuring the integrity of the reporting cycle</li><li>Guide Decision-Making: Uncover actionable insights and trends through financial analyses to drive operational improvements across projects and business units</li><li>Build Best Practices: Collaborate with the VP of Finance and key stakeholders to create standardized accounting practices that improve efficiency and establish benchmarks for success</li><li>Deliver Results: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, including forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses, with accuracy and timeliness</li></ul><p><strong>Your Contribution to the Team</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership That Inspires: Provide mentorship and coaching to team members while promoting their professional development and resourcefulness</li><li>Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure financial reporting aligns with ASPE and IFRS frameworks, anticipating changes to standards and implementing necessary adjustments</li><li>Data-Driven Insights: Create key performance indicator (KPI) reports, variance analyses, and work-in-process updates to support business intelligence for leadership decisions</li><li>Relationship Management: Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Career Growth: Unlock new opportunities to expand your expertise while building a deeper understanding of construction accounting and public operations at scale</li><li>Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement</li><li>Supportive Leadership: Work closely with a VP Finance and an empowered team committed to shared success</li><li>Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, full health benefits, RRSP match, share purchase plan, merit-based growth opportunities, flexibility, and a positive team culture</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> <strong>Financial Reporting (Accounting Policy) Consultant</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Contract – 6 months (full-time hours, potential for extension)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid/Remote (1–2 days on-site (with flexibility) per week may be required at clients Waterloo, ON, location)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Description & Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Financial Reporting (Accounting Policy) Consultant</strong> to support its finance team during an integration period. The contractor will help align accounting policies, manage financial reporting, and assist with consolidations during the interim. This is a highly technical role requiring strong knowledge of <strong>IFRS</strong> standards and experience in consolidations and reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assess and align the company’s accounting policies within <strong>IFRS</strong> framework.</li><li>Prepare external reports (e.g., MD& A, financial statements, and disclosures).</li><li>Consolidate financials for legal entities and assist with <strong>financial statement disclosures</strong>.</li><li>Develop technical papers to support compliance with <strong>IFRS 17</strong> and other standards.</li><li>Support month-end close processes and investment accounting as needed.</li><li>Participate in integration activities, including consolidations and policy alignment.</li></ul>
<p>Our Burlington client is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Finance to join the finance team on an interim basis. This position requires a finance professional to take ownership of the accounting, financial reporting, and accounts payable (AP) functions, with a critical emphasis on overseeing the AP cycle and meeting tight deadlines. This is an exceptional opportunity for a "been there, done that" leader to streamline processes, leverage tools and address operational inefficiencies. Working arrangement is hybrid; 3 days onsite.</p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day operations of finance and accounting functions.</li><li>Oversee all accounting processes, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Transition legacy Excel workbook workflows into an ERP environment for scalability and efficiency.</li><li>Streamline the accounts payable (AP) cycle, ensuring timely processing, payment schedules, and proper reconciliation of 30+ subledger accounts.</li><li>Drive month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely completion, resolving bottlenecks preventing on-time AP closure.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors, ensuring all financial documentation is</li><li>Implement intuitive workflows and automation in procurement and financial systems, promoting efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Leverage Excel, Power Query, and ERP systems to optimize reporting workflows and data analysis.</li><li>Build relationships with the current team, leveraging emotional intelligence to foster trust and alignment.</li><li>Serve as a mentor and motivator to ensure the team adapts to new systems and processes effectively.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting for our wholesale distribution business in the Guelph, Ontario area (County of Wellington). This role involves managing accounting processes, providing financial insights to support business decisions, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to improving financial practices and fostering collaboration across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes, including account reconciliations and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Manage day-to-day finance operations such as banking, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate submission of government filings and remittances.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze weekly business performance reports and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and optimize financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor departmental budgets and provide ongoing reporting to ensure alignment with financial goals.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors and support corporate tax filing processes.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to provide financial analysis and assist in the preparation of business cases for growth or cost-saving initiatives.</p>
