20 results for Tax Accountant in Waterloo, ON

Trust Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Contract / Temporary
23.75 - 30 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a legal or corporate services environment in Ontario on a long-term contract basis. This role is suited to someone who brings strong trust accounting knowledge, sound judgement, and a disciplined approach to reconciliations and financial controls. The successful candidate will support the accurate handling of trust activity, client investment records, and related reporting while helping maintain compliance with established procedures. Responsibilities: • Administer daily trust accounting activities, including preparing cheques, processing deposits, arranging wire payments, managing cash movements, and recording trust transfers. • Record trust transactions and related entries with accuracy, ensuring trust sub-ledgers remain fully aligned with the balance sheet and general ledger. • Maintain client investment accounting records and complete regular balancing to confirm amounts agree with supporting bank documentation. • Prepare and submit electronic trust transfers, wire instructions, and registration-related transactions through Teraview and Teranet as required. • Complete monthly reconciliations for client trust accounts and investment balances, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly. • Monitor adherence to trust accounting policies and verification protocols, including wire control procedures and checklist completion, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. • Contribute to the refinement and development of trust accounting policies and internal control practices in collaboration with the broader finance team. • Process and post credit card receipts, prepare reporting on retainers received versus expected amounts, and follow up on outstanding balances or dormant trust matters.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Contract / Temporary
48 - 50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a contract opportunity based in Ontario. This role is suited to an accounting specialist who can manage payroll-related reconciliations, support financial close activities, and work collaboratively with Payroll, Finance, and HR teams in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgement, and the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple employee groups and pay cycles. This is a Contract position. Responsibilities: • Reconcile payroll balance sheet and related accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding discrepancies in a timely manner. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing payroll journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules tied to payroll activity. • Review employer-paid obligations, statutory deductions, taxes, and remittances to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Validate payroll information across several employee populations, including hourly, salaried, emergency services, and post-employment payroll streams within a bi-weekly cycle. • Work closely with internal partners in Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to address reconciliation issues and improve data accuracy. • Provide accounting support related to recent payroll system changes, including follow-up activities after the move from a legacy system to a new platform. • Recommend and help implement stronger payroll accounting procedures, internal controls, and efficiency improvements. • Prepare documentation for audits and respond to requests for payroll accounting support while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal standards.
2026-06-21T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Position OverviewOur client is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This role will support the full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, experience in NetSuite, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a full time permanent position that offers a hybrid working environment in Mississauga. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain and manage fixed asset schedules, including depreciation calculations</li><li>Prepare and file GST/HST/PST returns in a timely and accurate manner</li><li>Handle amortization of prepaid expenses</li><li>Support the implementation and adherence to internal control procedures</li><li>Assist with the preparation of year-end audit working papers and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, including variance analysis</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages for management</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis and accounting support as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

General Accountant

Cambridge, ON
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Permanent
70000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented General Accountant to support core accounting and payroll activities for an automotive operation in Cambridge, Ontario. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, processing employee pay on schedule, and ensuring receivable and payable transactions are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, practical payroll experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. Responsibilities: • Manage billing, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding customer balances to support healthy accounts receivable performance. • Complete weekly payroll processing, verify time and earnings information, and update employee records for deductions, exemptions, and compensation changes. • Carry out month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and bank balancing. • Maintain fixed asset and construction-related accounting records, and calculate recurring depreciation entries accurately. • Review accounting discrepancies, investigate issues thoroughly, and resolve errors in a timely manner. • Support compliance with company controls as well as applicable provincial and federal legislative requirements. • Prepare financial reports, maintain organized documentation, and assist with audit support and account analysis as needed. • Use and safeguard accounting and payroll systems effectively while ensuring the confidentiality of financial and employee information. • Provide day-to-day assistance to the Controller in overseeing divisional financial operations and administrative accounting tasks. • Record timekeeping and related operational data accurately while maintaining dependable attendance and adherence to workplace policies.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a global industrial organization in Mississauga, Ontario. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, delivering reliable reporting, and supporting strong compliance practices across daily accounting activities. The successful candidate will contribute hands-on expertise across the full accounting cycle while helping improve financial processes and internal controls. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting activities by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and coordinating month-end and year-end close requirements.• Produce monthly financial results, including reconciliations, reporting packages, and clear explanations of budget-to-actual variances for leadership review.• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to promote timely processing, accurate recording, and adherence to company policies.• Administer payroll activities in line with applicable legislative requirements and established reporting deadlines.• Partner with external auditors and public accounting professionals by organizing supporting documentation and assisting with annual financial statement preparation.• Monitor compliance with relevant federal and provincial regulations, tax obligations, and financial reporting standards applicable locally.• Prepare requested financial analyses and custom reports to support operational and strategic decision-making by senior management.• Strengthen internal financial controls by reviewing existing practices, addressing risk areas, and recommending corrective actions where needed.• Reconcile intercompany balances and maintain complete supporting records to ensure transactions are properly documented and resolved.• Support accurate indirect tax filings and ensure transactions receive appropriate tax treatment across accounting activities.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Exeter, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in Huron Park, Ontario and contribute to accurate reporting, strong financial oversight, and reliable month-end processes. This position will support core accounting operations across multiple entities, help guide budgeting and forecasting activities, and provide analysis related to project costing and revenue recognition. The role also offers exposure to year-end reporting, audit preparation, tax support, and compliance-focused finance initiatives. This is an in office role for the first 6 months, transitioning to hybrid once the training period is completed. Responsibilities:• Prepare journal entries, payroll-related accounting entries, and reconciliations to support accurate general ledger activity and timely month-end close.• Produce financial reports and review accounting output from accounts payable and accounts receivable to help maintain accuracy across daily transactions.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles by assembling financial data, analyzing results, and identifying variances.• Track project costing and progress billings, including monitoring inventory, invoicing status, customer billings, and revenue recognition over varying project timelines.• Manage required government remittances and statutory filings in accordance with applicable reporting obligations.• Develop audit support schedules and assist with year-end working papers, including documentation needed for corporate tax preparation and T4 validation.• Support accounting activities for two entities and assist with consolidation work required for year-end financial reporting.• Participate in special finance projects, including compliance-related reviews such as equipment lease validation, while following internal control standards.• Maintain organized financial records and ensure accounting practices align with company policies and reporting requirements.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
95000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our client's team, reporting directly to the Controller. This role will support both corporate and project accounting functions and play a key role in month-end processes, financial reporting, and operational support across multiple entities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple entities</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and reconcile fixed assets and depreciation schedules</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting and related reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and file HST returns</li><li>Support project accounting activities, including:</li><li>Monitoring project budgets</li><li>Performing variance analysis</li><li>Reviewing and analyzing project costs</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support financial reporting and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies</li></ul>
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Woodstock, ON
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Permanent
70000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in Woodstock, Ontario. This position supports both corporate and project accounting activities, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, cost tracking, and financial analysis across multiple entities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with operational and project stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Manage complete accounting activities for multiple entities, including general ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, and period-end close tasks. • Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments while maintaining clear supporting documentation. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month, review discrepancies, and resolve unusual variances in a timely manner. • Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including support for multi-entity consolidation. • Maintain project-based accounting records for development, construction, and capital initiatives, ensuring costs are coded accurately by phase and category. • Review project expenditures against approved budgets, assist with forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting, and highlight financial risks or overruns. • Support financing-related accounting activities such as construction draws, interest capitalization, lender reporting, and cash flow monitoring. • Assist with regulatory filings, audit preparation, and coordination with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors. • Use accounting systems and spreadsheets to maintain accurate records, improve reporting quality, and support process enhancements or system-related updates. • Partner with finance leaders, operations teams, and project stakeholders to provide clear financial insight and respond to ad hoc reporting needs.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Manager

Guelph, ON
onsite
Permanent
125000 - 145000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join a mid-sized public accounting team in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, you will guide complex tax planning and advisory work, oversee a diverse client portfolio, and partner with senior leaders to deliver practical, high-value solutions. This position also plays a key part in developing team capability, strengthening service quality, and supporting the continued growth of the practice. Responsibilities:• Direct tax planning and advisory engagements, working closely with firm leadership to create effective strategies tailored to client needs.• Oversee a portfolio of tax clients by maintaining strong relationships, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.• Conduct in-depth technical analysis and present clear, well-supported recommendations on tax matters.• Review tax returns and related files prepared by team members to confirm technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.• Monitor engagement budgets, track variances, and manage billing activities to support strong financial performance.• Provide leadership to Managers and staff through coaching, training, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance.• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment through regular feedback, knowledge sharing, and performance support.• Champion practice improvement initiatives that enhance technical consistency, operational efficiency, and service quality across the firm.• Contribute to business growth by identifying new opportunities, supporting cross-service collaboration, and representing the firm in the market.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

Senior Staff Accountant

London, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are assisting our client, a full‑service public accounting firm based in London, Ontario, with hiring an experienced Senior Staff Accountant or junior Manager to join their team. This position is suited to a designated accountant who brings strong assurance and tax expertise, along with the ability to manage files efficiently and deliver high-quality client service. The successful candidate will contribute sound judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative approach while supporting complex accounting engagements. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and support assurance engagements for a range of clients, ensuring work is completed accurately and in accordance with industry standards.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships, regularly assessing satisfaction and identifying opportunities to add value.</li><li>Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout the year, acting as a key point of contact.</li><li>Lead and execute fieldwork, providing regular engagement updates to leadership while managing and developing junior staff.</li><li>Adapt audit and accounting approaches to evolving client needs and business environments.</li><li>Apply a strong understanding of complex accounting and auditing standards to deliver practical, client-focused solutions.</li><li>Leverage technology to enhance efficiency, support knowledge sharing, and continuously improve service delivery.</li><li>Commit to ongoing professional development to deepen technical expertise and stay current with industry standards.</li><li>Prepare and review notice to reader, review engagement files, financial statements, and both personal and corporate tax returns.</li></ul>
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

Commodity Tax Consultant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
45 - 60 CAD / Hourly
Commodity Tax Consultant (Contract)Location: Hybrid, ideally 4 days onsite (option for either Mississauga or Toronto location)Duration: 3 months Our client, a large and complex Canadian organization, is seeking a Commodity Tax Consultant for an immediate contract opportunity. This role provides hands-on support across indirect tax compliance, audit coordination, tax analysis, and process improvement within the tax function.The successful consultant must be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day filings and analysis, while also contributing to broader initiatives related to audits, process improvements, and stakeholder collaboration.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and support indirect tax compliance activities, including sales tax filings, reconciliations, supporting calculations, and related journal entries</li><li>Review transactional data and tax-related general ledger activity to support accurate and timely filings</li><li>Investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on tax account issues, assessments, and notices</li><li>Assist with tax audit requests by gathering documentation, pulling samples, reviewing invoices, and coordinating responses</li><li>Research and assess the tax treatment of products, transactions, and business activities, including new or changing items</li><li>Monitor developments in federal and provincial commodity tax rules and identify potential impacts to the business</li><li>Support process improvement and project-based work focused on efficiency, automation, and stronger tax compliance practices</li><li>Collaborate with finance, business, and operational stakeholders across the organization to obtain information and resolve issues</li><li>Contribute in a highly hands-on capacity to help stabilize workload and maintain business continuity</li></ul>
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core financial operations for a transport organization based in Brampton, Ontario. This position will oversee reporting, controls, budgeting, and process improvement to support accurate financial management and timely decision-making. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership in accounting operations, a sharp eye for compliance, and the ability to strengthen procedures across the function. Responsibilities:• Lead the review and enhancement of accounting workflows, policies, and controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with accepted accounting practices.• Analyze financial information and prepare clear, reliable reports and statements that support informed business decisions.• Manage the preparation and submission of consolidated financial reporting packages, ensuring all information is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.• Direct the annual budgeting cycle and coordinate quarterly forecasting activities in partnership with internal stakeholders.• Strengthen the organization’s financial protection framework by developing, implementing, and monitoring effective internal controls.• Keep accounting practices aligned with applicable legislation and regulatory standards, and recommend updates to procedures when requirements change.• Authorize outgoing disbursements on a daily basis and oversee weekly payment reviews to confirm proper approval and accuracy.• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are properly tracked and audit-ready.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
The Opportunity We are seeking an Accounting Clerk / Specialist to join our growing finance team in Mississauga. This is a newly created role driven by significant business growth, with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable and full-cycle accounting support, including U.S. operations. You will work within a collaborative team, supporting high-value, complex customer accounts while contributing to ongoing process improvements, automation initiatives, and cross-functional support. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable<ul><li>Process and issue customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper tax treatment</li><li>Support complex, large customer accounts</li><li>Assist with AR tracking, reconciliations, and issue resolution</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure billing aligns with custom project requirements</li></ul>Accounting & Month-End<ul><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account analysis</li><li>Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records in a high-volume, detail-oriented environment</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Assist with GST/HST filings and WSIB reporting</li><li>Support accounting requirements related to R&D programs and government funding</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards</li></ul>General Accounting & Process Improvement<ul><li>Perform bookkeeping activities and costing support for custom products</li><li>Contribute to automation initiatives and system improvements</li><li>Support expense reporting through Concur and other financial systems</li></ul>
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Manager of Accounting

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Manager of Accounting to lead and oversee a dynamic team in Mississauga, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader who can manage multiple accounting functions, ensure timely financial reporting, and implement effective internal controls. If you are passionate about driving efficiency and maintaining accuracy in financial operations, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Supervise and mentor a team of five accounting professionals, including specialists in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, and an accounting supervisor.• Oversee the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely completion across all areas of accounting.• Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, adhering to relevant compliance standards.• Manage forecasting for the balance sheet, perform account reconciliations, and conduct variance analysis to support financial planning.• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to protect company assets and ensure accurate financial data.• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency.• Coordinate with payroll and accounts payable teams to ensure accuracy in payments and reporting.• Collaborate with other departments to support budgeting processes and financial reviews.• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support project-driven financial operations for a construction business in Concord, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee invoice processing and payment coordination with a strong focus on job cost accuracy, documentation, and compliance with internal controls. The position plays an important part in ensuring project expenses are properly recorded, validated against completed work, and managed in line with budget and contract requirements. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices from suppliers and subcontractors, confirm pricing and contract details, and ensure each submission includes the required backup documentation.• Enter and assign costs accurately within construction accounting systems, linking expenses to the appropriate project, cost category, and phase of work.• Compare billed amounts to approved progress on active jobs and raise concerns when charges do not match certified work, agreed scope, or authorized extras.• Support the preparation and validation of subcontractor payments by confirming holdbacks, contract terms, and completed work before release.• Maintain accurate month-end cut-off practices by recording costs in the proper period and capturing accruals for work completed but not yet invoiced.• Prepare payment batches for review, ensuring all disbursements follow approval protocols and established cash control procedures.• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to resolve invoice discrepancies, clarify submission requirements, and provide updates on payment status.• Keep complete financial records that support audit readiness, contract compliance, and clear traceability from invoice receipt through final payment.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Waterloo, ON
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Contract / Temporary
23.5 - 27 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Waterloo, Ontario on a part time Contract basis, 15 to 20 hours a week. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys working accurately with financial records, takes initiative to resolve discrepancies, and communicates clearly when clarification is needed. The successful candidate will support day-to-day payable functions, maintain organized documentation, and contribute to timely, reliable accounting processes. Responsibilities:• Enter supplier invoices accurately into Excel and QuickBooks Desktop while maintaining complete and well-organized records• Review billing details against purchase orders to confirm pricing, quantities, and approvals before processing• Assign the appropriate general ledger accounts to invoices to support accurate financial reporting• Perform reconciliations for vendor accounts and follow up on discrepancies to ensure balances are correct• Prepare payment support packages for internal authorization and coordinate documentation required for processing• Complete bank reconciliations and record journal entries to keep accounting data current and balanced• Assist with remittance calculations and related accounting tasks, ideally within a non-profit environment• Identify errors or missing information early and take a proactive approach to resolving issues with the appropriate stakeholders
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Consultant (Permanent hire)

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced tax specialist to support cross-border tax reporting and withholding compliance for a complex financial services environment in Toronto or Waterloo, Ontario. This position plays an important role in meeting Canadian and U.S. tax obligations related to intermediary requirements, FATCA, and Common Reporting Standard reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to strengthen reporting accuracy, maintain current procedural guidance, and help ensure regulatory expectations are met. This role requires employees to be on site 2 days per week, either in their office in Waterloo or Toronto. For a highly qualified candidate, other Canadian office locations would be considered (Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, etc). Responsibilities:• Prepare U.S. tax filings and information slips associated with intermediary obligations, including annual returns and investor reporting documents.• Assess W-8 and W-9 documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and suitability for withholding tax purposes.• Monitor withholding activity to verify that tax is applied correctly in line with applicable regulatory and reporting rules.• Lead the periodic intermediary review process by gathering supporting records, coordinating with external reviewers, and addressing follow-up questions.• Complete annual reconciliations related to U.S. tax reporting, including comparisons between reported withholding amounts and remittances made by the organization or other withholding agents.• Track legislative and regulatory developments affecting intermediary, FATCA, and Common Reporting Standard requirements, and put necessary updates into practice.• Maintain and revise internal tax procedures, reference materials, and compliance documentation to reflect current obligations.• Provide practical tax guidance to operational teams to support accurate execution of day-to-day processes and reporting activities.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Burford, ON
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established and growing organization within the agriculture and food production sector, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their accounting team. This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day financial operations in a fast-paced, seasonal environment with a high volume of transactions and employees. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys variety in their role and working closely with operations. Key Responsibilities· Manage full cycle accounts payable, including processing invoices and issuing payments (CAD and USD)· Perform credit card reconciliations and assist with bank reconciliations· Support payroll processing for a large employee base (200+ employees)· Assist with accounts receivable and collections activities as needed· Prepare and distribute internal reports related to sales and expenses· Maintain tracking and documentation for inventory, purchasing, and operational costs· Post journal entries and assist with general ledger maintenance· Support month-end and year-end processes, including audit preparation· Assist with HST/GST filings· Provide administrative and filing support as required
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Stratford, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial oversight function. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting regulatory filings, and guiding planning activities that inform business decisions. The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership to the finance team while maintaining strong internal controls, cash management practices, and compliance with regulatory reporting obligations. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting, including the preparation and review of consolidated statements and supporting analysis.• Coordinate regulatory and compliance reporting, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and aligned with governing requirements.• Direct budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing financial models and overseeing the work produced by finance staff.• Supervise and support a small accounting team, providing guidance, approvals, and quality oversight across day-to-day financial activities.• Review and authorize payroll, invoices, account reconciliations, and other transactions to maintain accuracy and compliance.• Manage treasury operations such as banking activity, cash flow monitoring and forecasting, borrowing needs, and short- and long-term funding planning.• Oversee revenue forecasting by analyzing customer volumes, usage trends, and other operational drivers that affect financial performance.• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures, and support audit activities by coordinating documentation and responses with external partners.• Monitor financial systems and reporting tools to support efficient processes, including oversight related to recently implemented platforms and ongoing system use.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 150000 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, 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.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z