We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Systems Administrator to join our team in Hamilton, Ontario. As part of this contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing and maintaining key Microsoft technologies to ensure seamless operations. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic environment within the local government sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the administration and maintenance of Active Directory environments, including tasks such as user provisioning, group policies, and domain services.<br>• Manage Microsoft Exchange environments, including mailbox configurations, troubleshooting, and hybrid setups.<br>• Configure and operate System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to manage software packaging, updates, and endpoint lifecycle.<br>• Implement and manage Intune for device and application management, compliance policies, and security baselines.<br>• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, and Intune systems.<br>• Collaborate with security teams to enforce endpoint security policies and conditional access measures.<br>• Develop and update technical documentation, operational guides, and standard procedures.<br>• Support system upgrades, migrations, and integration projects involving Microsoft technologies.<br>• Monitor system performance and capacity, addressing issues proactively to maintain optimal functionality.<br>• Provide escalation support and share knowledge with less experienced team members to enhance team capabilities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to lead our financial operations and strategic planning. Based in Elmira, Ontario, this role will oversee critical financial functions, ensuring the organization operates efficiently and meets its financial goals. You will play a key role in streamlining processes, managing compliance, and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development and implementation of budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial planning.</p><p>• Oversee all accounting functions, including month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Manage costing processes to optimize financial performance and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Implement and enhance financial systems and processes to improve reporting and data accuracy.</p><p>• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support management decision-making based on financial analysis.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors during the year-end audit to ensure smooth and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Supervise the preparation of financial reports and statements to meet organizational and stakeholder requirements.</p><p>• Ensure the effective use of accounting software systems to streamline financial operations.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate financial risks, proposing strategies to mitigate potential issues.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance and IT teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</p>
• Lead the IT compliance and audit function, setting strategy and ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.<br>• Oversee and respond to internal and external IT audit findings, including drafting and coordinating management responses.<br>• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.<br>• Partner with internal teams and external auditors to facilitate successful IT audits and regulatory examinations.<br>• Establish and track compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to measure program effectiveness and highlight areas of improvement.<br>• Drive remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of audit findings and risk issues.<br>• Advise leadership on compliance risks, gaps, and mitigation strategies.<br>• Serve as a trusted advisor to technology, cybersecurity, and business leadership on audit and compliance matters.<br>Qualifications<br>• 10–15 years of experience in IT compliance, audit, or risk management functions.<br>• Strong background in IT audits, compliance oversight, and audit program management.<br>• Proven experience responding to audit findings and writing management responses.<br>• Demonstrated ability to lead or establish a compliance/audit function or program.<br>• Experience in developing and reporting compliance metrics to executives and stakeholders.<br>• Preferably experience with a Big Four audit or consulting firm (audit, risk, or advisory practice).<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business terms.<br>• Strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.<br>• Experience in frameworks like NIST, ISO, ITSM, etc. <br>Preferred Certifications<br>• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)<br>• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)<br>• Certified Information Systems Security detail oriented (CISSP)<br>• Other relevant compliance, risk, or audit certifications
<p>Are you an ambitious accounting professional with a passion for real estate and a drive for career advancement? Do you bring strong financial expertise and value growth, innovation, and collaboration? If so, we’re excited to welcome a Property Accountant to join our client’s growing team in Ontario.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client provides exceptional property management services while fostering an environment that supports both professional and personal growth. As a key player in their accounting team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, refine your skills, and contribute to a portfolio of high-value properties across the region.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Role:</p><p>As a Property Accountant, you will provide financial oversight and reporting for a range of real estate investments. Ideally, you’re someone who is actively pursuing your CPA designation through the Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) and excited about progressing in your career. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you’ll ensure smooth day-to-day accounting processes, accurate reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>· Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for assigned properties, including variance analyses and trend forecasting.</p><p>· Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including rent collections, vendor payments, tenant reconciliations, and month-end accruals.</p><p>· Perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>· Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and cost management initiatives to optimize property financial performance.</p><p>· Collaborate with property managers and leadership teams to address accounting-related concerns and opportunities.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax filing requirements (property tax payments, GST/HST filings, etc.).</p><p>· Provide support for audits and financial reviews, working closely with key stakeholders.</p>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our team in Cambridge, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee various financial operations, ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards and contributing to the organization's overall financial health. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial analysis, account reconciliation, and compliance, as well as a proactive approach to supporting organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).<br>• Conduct reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including intercompany transactions, bank accounts, and fixed assets, to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including credit card reconciliations and journal entry creation.<br>• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities, performing variance analyses to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with external auditors during audits by providing required documentation and insights.<br>• Manage tax compliance tasks, including preparing and submitting tax returns and ensuring timely payment of liabilities.<br>• Handle daily cash reconciliations and deposits while preparing payment approvals and processing transactions through online banking.<br>• Maintain financial data integrity by posting vendor bills, processing payments for multiple entities, and managing employee credit card transactions.<br>• Organize and maintain financial records, supporting the transition to electronic document management systems.<br>• Support property management operations by collecting rent, addressing past-due payments, and coordinating property repairs, maintenance, and tenant relations.
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>Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to join their finance team. This role involves managing the financial aspects of various projects from acquisition through to completion, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and financial best practices. As a key team member, you will work collaboratively with project managers and stakeholders to ensure the financial health of the organization.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee vendor setup and manage payment schedules, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of subcontractor payments, expenditures, and payroll allocations.</li><li>Track and monitor project-related costs, including subcontracts, materials, and labor, utilizing automated accounting software effectively.</li><li>Analyze construction contracts to ensure project setups align with contractual terms and oversee budgets, change orders, and budget transfers.</li><li>Reconcile job costs with supporting documentation and prepare detailed project reports for review.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to establish and update cost structures, maintaining precise financial records across budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.</li><li>Prepare and submit construction draw requests to financial institutions and stakeholders, ensuring all costs are billed accurately and promptly.</li><li>Maintain and forecast cash flow data, offering insights into discrepancies and assessing potential cost impacts on profitability.</li><li>Oversee grant reporting, tracking, and administration, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly financial projections and specialized reports as required.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Administrator to join our team in Stratford, Ontario. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting various administrative functions. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization that values collaboration and excellence in its operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and submit government reports, Records of Employment, and other required forms and remittances.</p><p>• Enter and maintain accurate payroll data to ensure seamless processing.</p><p>• Reconcile bi-weekly deductions and prepare related data for payroll execution.</p><p>• Generate and distribute payroll reports to relevant departments and managers.</p><p>• Coordinate orientation and training sessions focused on payroll-related processes.</p><p>• Support the maintenance and accuracy of organizational payroll data.</p><p>• Provide administrative assistance to the Payroll Manager, including filing, mailing, and ordering office supplies.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with health and safety policies by promptly reporting any unsafe conditions.</p><p>• Complete additional tasks and duties as assigned to support payroll operations.</p>
<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>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Waterloo, Ontario. In this key leadership role, you will oversee financial operations, manage a dedicated team, and play a pivotal part in driving the company’s financial strategy. If you excel in project accounting and have a proven track record in financial management, we invite you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage a diverse team, including Accounting and IT.</p><p>• Oversee financial reporting for major projects.</p><p>• Conduct regular department meetings with project managers and other team leads to monitor project progress and address financial concerns.</p><p>• Manage monthly progress draws, ensuring timely invoicing and adherence to contractual holdbacks and lien requirements.</p><p>• Develop and implement robust forecasting and budgeting processes to enhance financial planning capabilities.</p><p>• Prepare monthly management reports to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.</p><p>• Coordinate audits and tax-related activities to meet compliance requirements and support processes.</p><p>• Establish efficient reporting systems for operational entities.</p><p>• Evaluate team performance, identifying areas for development and ensuring high standards of efficiency and accountability.</p><p>• Utilize Sage 300 and Procor software to optimize financial operations and reporting.</p>
<p>Are you an experienced bookkeeping professional looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic and close-knit environment? Our client, a small business in Hamilton is seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper who can take ownership of their accounting operations and help the company flourish.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the team and make a meaningful impact by ensuring smooth financial processes, maintaining accuracy, and contributing to our success!</p><p><br></p><p>Position Summary</p><p>As a Full Charge Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end bookkeeping processes to keep their financial records organized and accurate. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong problem-solving skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>· Full-cycle accounting: Manage accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP), reconcile balances, and oversee journal entries </p><p>· Financial reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, budgets, and reports for management.</p><p>· Tax preparation: Assist with GST/HST filings, corporate tax schedules, and compliance with government reporting requirements.</p><p>· Technology proficiency: Leverage software tools such as QuickBooks or Sage for efficient bookkeeping processes.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Change & Risk Management Specialist</strong> for a Hamilton client. The successful consultant will drive successful organizational transformations and the seamless adoption of new technology solutions. This critical role combines expertise in change management and risk mitigation with a strong ability to engage stakeholders, assess business impacts, and foster alignment across technical and non-technical teams. This is a 6+ month engagement, with a hybrid working arrangement, 2 days in office. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify key influencers, role dynamics, and potential organizational constraints.</li><li>Establish and maintain communication channels to share updates, manage expectations, and solicit input.</li><li>Draft clear, professional corporate communications designed to inform and align employees and leadership on change initiatives.</li><li>Perform change impact assessments to analyze how new processes or technologies affect business units and end users.</li><li>Develop tailored resistance management strategies to address adoption challenges and accelerate change acceptance.</li><li>Design and deliver training programs, including workshops and awareness sessions, to support end-user adoption.</li><li>Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to assess critical business processes, identify dependencies, and evaluate potential risk exposures.</li><li>Partner with IT, risk management, and project teams to integrate risk mitigation strategies and compliance measures into change programs.</li><li>Track adoption metrics and provide detailed progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Continuously assess outcomes and recommend adjustments to change strategies where needed.</li><li>Capture lessons learned and develop a repository of best practices to enhance future change and risk management initiatives.</li></ul>
<p><br></p><p><strong>Senior Accountant </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (Kitchener/Waterloo area, ON)</p><p><strong>Status:</strong> 6-Month Part-Time Contract (30–35 hours/month)</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to oversee accounting, cash management, trust accounting, and financial reporting. This flexible role blends remote and office work, ensuring precise financial operations and regulatory compliance.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage <strong>month/quarter/year-end close</strong> processes, trial balances, and schedules.</li><li>Perform <strong>GL reconciliations</strong> for bank accounts, payroll, AP/AR, and investments.</li><li>Maintain <strong>trust accounting</strong> and investment allocations.</li><li>Assist with <strong>financial reporting</strong>, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.</li><li>Partner with leadership on projects and process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you an organized and experienced Payroll Specialist passionate about seamless payroll management? A leading Canadian manufacturing company is looking for a skilled professional to join their team. If you’re knowledgeable in Canadian payroll (specifically Ontario), experienced in managing both union and non-union payroll, and familiar with U.S. payroll operations—this opportunity is perfect for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Canadian Payroll:</strong> Oversee and process full-cycle payroll for Canadian employees, ensuring compliance with Ontario regulations.</li><li><strong>Union & Non-Union Payroll:</strong> Manage payroll for both unionized and non-unionized teams on weekly and bi-weekly schedules.</li><li><strong>U.S. Payroll:</strong> Handle payroll for U.S. employees while adhering to relevant laws and regulations.</li><li><strong>Tools & Systems:</strong> Process payroll using ADP Workforce Now and maintain accurate records.</li><li><strong>Reporting & Analysis:</strong> Use Microsoft Excel for reporting, audits, reconciliations, and data analysis to support payroll and HR workflows.</li><li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Ensure all payroll activities adhere to tax laws, payroll regulations, and collective agreements, keeping accurate employee records.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport solutions. With a workforce of over 7,000 employees worldwide, this organization supports critical infrastructure and industrial projects across sectors such as nuclear, civil engineering, mining, energy, and power grid development.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Fleet Manager to join a high-performing team and take ownership of a fleet of 300+ heavy assets, including cranes, tractor trailers, and specialized mining equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, safety, and collaboration across departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage daily operations of the fleet maintenance department.</li><li>Supervise and support a team of supervisors and technicians</li><li>Oversee the maintenance of over 300 assets, ensuring uptime and reliability.</li><li>Monitor, open, and close work orders; prioritize urgent breakdowns alongside scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance.</li><li>Ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient service delivery.</li><li>Prepare and present quotes for internal and external customers.</li><li>Foster collaboration between equipment, operations, and project teams to align fleet support with business needs.</li><li>Utilize CMMS systems for maintenance tracking and reporting; SAP experience is an asset.</li><li>Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and transportation regulations.</li><li>Analyze fleet performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
