10 results for Compliance Manager in Waterloo, ON

Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting

Hamilton, ON
onsite
Permanent
95000.00 - 150000.00 CAD / Yearly
Hybrid Work Environment | Path to Partnership | Strong Work-Life Balance Robert Half is partnering with a respected and growing public accounting firm in Hamilton, ON to recruit a Senior Manager, Accounting & Assurance. Reporting directly to the Partners, this leadership role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced CPA looking to take the next step in their career and work toward future partnership. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading engagement teams, mentoring staff, and contributing to the strategic direction of a firm. In return, you'll benefit from a collaborative culture, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a clear path to Partner for long-term career advancement. Why Join?<ul><li>Defined career progression with partnership potential</li><li>Hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling (2-3 days/week onsite)</li><li>Strong commitment to work-life balance</li><li>Opportunity to influence firm strategy and growth</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team culture</li><li>Diverse client base including charities, not-for-profits, and owner-managed businesses</li><li>Leadership role with meaningful client interaction and team development responsibilities</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage a portfolio of client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and identifying opportunities to provide value-added advice.</li><li>Lead complex audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion.</li><li>Deliver high-quality assurance and accounting services while ensuring compliance with professional standards.</li><li>Review financial statements, tax returns, CRA correspondence, and other client deliverables.</li><li>Meet with clients to discuss financial results, tax matters, planning opportunities, and business initiatives.</li><li>Present financial statements at Annual General Meetings (AGMs), both virtually and in person.</li><li>Oversee engagement planning, scheduling, budgeting, and overall project financial performance.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.</li><li>Participate in performance reviews and support the professional growth of staff.</li><li>Contribute to operational and strategic planning initiatives designed to enhance client service and firm performance.</li><li>Stay current on evolving accounting, assurance, and auditing standards and provide guidance on technical matters.</li><li>Support additional firm initiatives and leadership activities as required.</li></ul> The OpportunityThis is an outstanding opportunity for a public accounting professional who is ready to take on a broader leadership role while enjoying the flexibility and balance of a modern work environment. If you're looking for a firm that values professional growth, invests in its people, and offers a genuine pathway to partnership, we encourage you to apply.
2026-07-09T20:58:36Z

Administrative Assistant

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000.00 - 100000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are hiring a Senior Administrative Assistant to support a well-established and highly successful Investment Advisory practice. The Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for managing the full spectrum of client account administration, transaction processing, account transfers, and regulatory documentation within this high-volume Investment Advisory practice. This is a key position, the operational backbone of the practice and requires extensive experience supporting Investment Advisors, managing client accounts, processing investment transactions, and ensuring regulatory compliance.The successful candidate will be a seasoned financial services professional who can operate independently, oversee complex client transactions, and provide exceptional service to high-net-worth clients.ResponsibilitiesClient Account Administration<ul><li>Open new client accounts and maintain account documentation</li><li>Process account transfers, including incoming and outgoing assets</li><li>Manage client requests and account updates</li><li>Coordinate RESP withdrawals, RRIF payments, estate settlements, and other account transactions</li><li>Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant</li></ul>Trade & Transaction Processing<ul><li>Process client trade instructions accurately and efficiently</li><li>Handle cash withdrawals, deposits, transfers, and journal requests</li><li>Monitor transactions through completion and resolve any discrepancies</li><li>Liaise with internal operations teams and external financial institutions</li></ul>Compliance & Regulatory Administration<ul><li>Maintain compliance documentation and client records</li><li>Review new account applications for completeness and regulatory requirements</li><li>Ensure adherence to CIRO and firm compliance standards</li><li>Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance-related paperwork</li><li>Support audits, reviews, and compliance inquiries</li></ul>Client Service Excellence<ul><li>Act as a primary point of contact for clients</li><li>Respond to client inquiries regarding accounts, transactions, and documentation</li><li>Build strong, trusted relationships with clients through professional and proactive service</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential client information with discretion</li></ul>Office Operations Leadership<ul><li>Serve as the senior administrative resource within the practice</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies</li><li>Provide guidance and support to junior administrative staff as required</li><li>Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the advisory practice</li></ul>
2026-07-29T00:18:51Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000.00 - 125000.00 CAD / Yearly
Make an Impact Beyond HRAre you a people-focused HR leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving processes, and creating exceptional employee experiences?We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead a team of HR professionals and help drive key people initiatives across the business. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational success through employee relations, compensation and benefits programs, talent initiatives, process improvement, and strategic HR leadership.If you're passionate about developing people, enhancing HR practices, and partnering with leadership to create a high-performing workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hybrid position located in Waterloo, Ont. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals</li><li>Support succession planning and professional development within the HR team</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and talent strategies</li><li>Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters</li><li>Support managers in navigating performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and workplace concerns</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies</li><li>Participate in salary review processes and market benchmarking</li><li>Manage benefit plan administration and ongoing vendor relationships</li><li>Make recommendations to enhance employee wellness and engagement programs</li><li>Evaluate, streamline, and improve HR processes, policies, and procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities for increased efficiency through automation and best practices</li><li>Lead HR projects and support change management initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with business leaders to address organizational challenges</li><li>Use HR metrics and data to support decision-making</li><li>Support talent acquisition, retention, engagement, and organizational development efforts</li><li>Contribute to long-term HR strategy and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul>
2026-08-04T20:18:47Z

VP Finance

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
150000.00 - 180000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced Vice President, Finance to provide strategic financial leadership, strengthen organizational performance, and support long-term growth initiatives across the organization in Waterloo, Ontario. This role is ideally suited to an accomplished finance executive who can balance high-level strategic planning with strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, enhancing reporting and governance practices, building organizational capacity, and developing a high-performing finance function that can scale with the organization's evolving needs. Responsibilities:• Provide strategic leadership for all finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, payroll oversight, treasury, and financial planning and analysis.• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, providing financial insights, business analysis, and recommendations to support organizational strategy and key decision-making.• Lead, mentor, and grow the finance team, establishing appropriate structure, capabilities, and succession planning to support the organization's continued growth and evolving operational requirements.• Oversee the organization's funding programs, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and other stakeholder requirements while maintaining accurate reporting, monitoring, and accountability frameworks.• Strengthen financial governance by developing and enhancing internal controls, policies, systems, and reporting processes that improve transparency, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.• Provide executive oversight of financial operations across the parent organization and its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, ensuring consolidated visibility, effective risk management, and alignment with organizational objectives.• Act as the senior finance lead for external audit relationships, regulatory reporting requirements, and Board-level financial reporting, ensuring timely communication and resolution of financial matters.• Lead the development of long-range financial plans, scenario modeling, and performance measurement frameworks to support sustainable growth and resource allocation decisions.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and administrative functions, including system enhancements, process optimization, and special projects requiring advanced financial and business expertise.• Partner closely with leaders across the organization to evaluate strategic opportunities, support business cases, assess financial risks, and ensure the organization has the financial infrastructure and talent required to achieve its objectives.
2026-07-13T19:58:39Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Temporary
63.50 - 67.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, high-volume environment in Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can guide a team, maintain accurate bi-weekly processing, and support continuous improvement across payroll practices. The successful candidate will combine strong technical payroll knowledge with leadership skills, sound judgement, and a service-focused approach when working with employees and internal partners. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily payroll activities and provide guidance to a team of Payroll Administrators to support efficient and accurate service delivery.• Review and authorize bi-weekly payroll processing across multiple payroll groups, ensuring deadlines are met and legislative and policy requirements are followed.• Coach, train, and support payroll staff by sharing technical expertise and reinforcing compliance with applicable payroll rules, collective agreements, and internal standards.• Partner with Payroll and Human Resources teams on special initiatives, including process enhancements, documentation updates, and implementation-related activities.• Respond promptly to inquiries from employees and external service providers, delivering attentive customer service and resolving payroll issues effectively.• Support period-end and year-end payroll accounting activities by assisting with accruals, reconciliations, and payroll-related journal entries.• Create, refine, and maintain payroll procedures, reference materials, and operational manuals to promote consistency and accuracy.• Serve as a back-up resource for payroll processing and step in during peak periods to help balance workload demands across the team.• Carry out additional payroll leadership duties as needed to support departmental priorities.
2026-07-16T14:48:40Z

Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager

Georgetown, ON
remote
Temporary
47.50 - 55.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager to lead complex enterprise technology initiatives within a fast-moving wholesale distribution environment in Georgetown, Ontario. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a hands-on leader who can guide multiple infrastructure projects from planning through execution while keeping schedules, budgets, and delivery standards on track. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and executive stakeholders to coordinate resources, manage risk, and drive successful outcomes across a diverse infrastructure portfolio. Responsibilities: • Direct multiple enterprise infrastructure projects at the same time, ensuring objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables remain aligned with business priorities. • Build and maintain detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures, resource needs, milestones, dependencies, and critical path activities. • Lead collaboration across internal departments, vendors, and geographically dispersed teams to keep work progressing efficiently across different locations and time zones. • Oversee project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and contract commitments, taking proactive steps to address delays, budget pressure, and delivery risks. • Provide regular project updates to sponsors and key stakeholders, highlighting progress, issues, risks, decisions, and recommended corrective actions. • Secure formal approval for major deliverables and confirm that stakeholder expectations are clearly understood and achieved throughout the project lifecycle. • Chair governance checkpoints and readiness reviews to confirm projects are prepared to advance into the next phase. • Facilitate recurring follow-up meetings to track status, resolve challenges, and maintain visibility into emerging risks and action items. • Support infrastructure transformation initiatives, including cloud migration from on-premise Windows Server environments to Microsoft Azure or comparable platforms, where required. • Promote compliance with established project governance, change management, and organizational delivery practices across all assigned initiatives.
2026-07-20T13:58:45Z

Financial Controller

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000.00 - 150000.00 CAD / Yearly
Our client is hiring a Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight. This is a fully on-site role in Kitchener, Ontario.This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, strong leadership capability, and a hands-on approach to financial management in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full month-end close cycle, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and completion of close activities within established timelines.• Direct general ledger activities, cash oversight, and the preparation of complete monthly financial statements with a high standard of accuracy.• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, control frameworks, and financial procedures that support compliance and operational effectiveness.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, purchasing support, and broader financial planning initiatives across the business.• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Prepare financial reporting, performance analysis, and risk insights for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.• Manage banking relationships, tax coordination, external reporting requirements, and audit activities with outside partners.• Monitor cash flow trends, develop cash projections, and recommend approaches to optimize liquidity and use of available funds.• Track key business metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce unnecessary costs, and strengthen profitability.• Evaluate accounting systems and tools on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall financial operations.
2026-07-21T14:48:40Z

Procurement Specialist

Dundas, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000.00 - 85000.00 CAD / Yearly
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Buyer to join its Supply Chain team. This position is responsible for sourcing production materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring inventory levels support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Procure raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment parts, and operational consumables for multiple manufacturing sites</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and generate inventory reports to help maintain continuous production flow</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while securing competitive pricing and favorable terms</li><li>Coordinate and track incoming shipments to ensure materials arrive according to production schedules</li><li>Confirm receipt of purchased items, investigate discrepancies, and resolve receiving issues</li><li>Address supplier invoicing concerns, pricing discrepancies, and non-conforming materials</li><li>Work closely with the Accounting team to reconcile invoice and purchase order variances</li><li>Support sourcing initiatives through RFQs, RFPs, and supplier bid evaluations</li><li>Gather pricing information and supplier quotations to support capital equipment purchases</li><li>Arrange and coordinate external maintenance and service providers as required</li><li>Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, and commercial terms</li><li>Coordinate equipment and machinery rental requirements</li><li>Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including creation, issuance, monitoring, and closure</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and service partners</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, including health and safety standards and confidentiality requirements</li><li>Contribute to additional procurement and supply chain projects as assigned</li></ul>
2026-07-17T15:48:45Z

Accounting Supervisor

Woodstock, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000.00 - 100000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead day-to-day financial operations for a construction and contractor-focused organization in Woodstock, Ontario. This position is suited to someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with practical leadership skills and a sharp eye for accuracy. The successful candidate will help strengthen financial reporting, support planning and budget activities, and guide the effective use of accounting systems across the function. Responsibilities:• Lead the accounting team in managing daily financial activities, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and maintained in a timely manner.• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, reviews, and preparation of financial reporting deliverables.• Monitor accounting procedures and internal controls to support compliance, consistency, and reliable financial information.• Coordinate budgeting activities by partnering with operational leaders, reviewing assumptions, and helping track performance against plans.• Review financial data, transactions, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.• Support the administration and effective use of accounting and expense management platforms, including tools such as BlackLine and Concur.• Prepare management reports and provide insights that assist leadership with financial planning and operational decision-making.• Contribute to process improvements within the finance function, including system-related updates or changes when required.
2026-07-24T20:54:03Z

Administrative Assistant

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
45000.00 - 55000.00 CAD / Yearly
Administrative AssistantFinancial Services | Wealth Management | Full-TimeAre you an experienced Administrative Assistant with a background in financial services, wealth management, insurance, or investments? Do you enjoy being the trusted support person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes while delivering an exceptional client experience?Our client is a well-established, owner-operated financial services practice known for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership team, and genuine appreciation for its employees. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, professional team where your contributions will be valued and recognized every day.What You'll Be DoingAs a key member of the team, you will support the Financial Advisor and clients through a variety of administrative, operational, and client service activities, including:<ul><li>Prepare client files and meeting materials for financial planning appointments.</li><li>Complete and process insurance and mutual fund applications accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Ensure all documentation is complete, compliant, and submitted within required timelines.</li><li>Schedule appointments and manage calendars using Microsoft Bookings.</li><li>Coordinate and manage DocuSign documentation and client signatures.</li><li>Maintain organized electronic and paper client files.</li><li>Support client onboarding activities and ongoing service requests.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients via phone, email, and in person.</li><li>Create and schedule social media content to support the firm's online presence.</li></ul>
2026-07-09T20:28:38Z