<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our team in Ayr, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting functions, manage project finances, and contribute to process optimization. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a diverse range of projects and responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all monthly financial close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness </p><p>• Oversee project accounting for multiple active projects </p><p>• Develop and maintain 13-week cash flow forecasts, and assist in treasury functions such as leases, bonding, and equipment loan negotiations.</p><p>• Handle province-wide job agreements, including managing union remittances and addressing payroll complexities.</p><p>• Administer holdbacks and lien processes to ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.</p><p>• Lead and execute process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.</p><p>• Support the integration of accounting information into the Eclipse system, ensuring consistency and completeness.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors during year-end processes to facilitate accurate and efficient reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate financial activities across multiple entities, including operating companies and holding companies.</p>
<p><strong>Plant Controller Opportunity in Burlington: Career Growth, Learning, and Onsite Collaboration</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are teaming up with an industry-leading organization to find a highly skilled Plant Controller who thrives on leadership, collaboration, and financial acumen.</p><p>This is not your average Plant Controller role – it’s an opportunity to be a key business partner to the General Manager, influence an entire site’s financial success, and drive impactful business decisions. If you're looking for a chance to maximize your career growth, gain advanced learning experiences, and work alongside a top-tier team, this role is perfect for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Career Advancement: Drive site-wide financial strategies with a company that values personal and professional growth.</li><li>Learning Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience through working directly with industry leaders while staying at the forefront of best practices in finance and manufacturing operations.</li><li>Onsite Collaboration: Embrace a collaborative work environment where strong partnerships across departments drive success.</li><li>Competitive Compensation Plan: Our client offers a generous compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, health benefits, defined benefit pension plan and 3-4 weeks paid vacation.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Financial Leadership: Manage all accounting, budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis activities for the site, all while ensuring compliance and safeguarding assets.</li><li>Strategic Planning & Analysis: Lead the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and detailed analyses to assess business performance and identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Operational Support: Work closely with department heads and General Management to ensure budget variances are explained and properly controlled.</li><li>Standard Compliance: Ensure all internal, external, and governmental audits are completed successfully while upholding the organization's quality and safety systems.</li><li>Team Leadership: Direct and develop the accounting team, delivering coaching, training, and performance evaluations to nurture success within the department.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>More About This Opportunity</strong></p><p>This team fosters a high-performing culture where employees are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow. In this role, you’ll build lasting collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Operations, IT, Sales, and Customer Service, as well as maintain contact with the company's 20+ plants across North America to stay ahead of industry trends.</p><p><br></p>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Waterloo, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee purchasing processes, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships to support business operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, combining in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the procurement of computer software, hardware, and marketing services, ensuring the best value and quality.<br>• Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to secure optimal agreements for the organization.<br>• Review and refine contracts and order forms in collaboration with the legal department to meet organizational standards.<br>• Coordinate license renewals and ensure compliance with Master Service Agreements.<br>• Support marketing initiatives by organizing trade show purchases and related contracts.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with company objectives.<br>• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery and service quality.<br>• Partner with another Procurement Specialist to optimize purchasing processes and strategies.<br>• Monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Provide effective communication with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate decision-making.
<p>Are you a detail-oriented, organized professional with a passion for numbers and a knack for problem-solving? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and have demonstrated expertise in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)? We’re seeking an AP/AR Clerk to support our Manufacturing client. This industry leader is known for innovation, quality, and delivering excellence across the global automotive supply chain.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Role:</p><p><br></p><p>As the AP/AR Clerk, you will be an integral part of the company’s finance team, ensuring smooth financial operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Your key responsibilities will include managing end-to-end AP and AR processes, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting, all essential tasks that keep production lines moving seamlessly.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>· Accounts Payable: Review and process invoices while ensuring timely payments to vendors.</p><p>· Accounts Receivable: Handle customer invoicing, credit management, and collections in a professional manner.</p><p>· Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile AP, AR, and general ledger accounts to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>· Data Entry: Maintain financial records with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>· Team Collaboration: Liaise with internal departments and external vendors/customers to resolve discrepancies effectively.</p><p>· Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline AP/AR processes and systems.</p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous Payroll Administrator to manage and execute payroll operations for our team in Cambridge, Ontario. This role involves processing bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy in employee payments, and maintaining compliance with union agreements and government regulations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in delivering accurate financial data, this opportunity is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and administer bi-weekly payroll for union employees, including data entry, verification of hours, and allocation checks.</p><p>• Handle employee expense submissions and prepare detailed reports for management review.</p><p>• Maintain and update confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Perform calculations for payroll adjustments, including travel allowances, retroactive payments, and other applicable changes.</p><p>• Respond promptly to inquiries from government agencies, ensuring clear and precise communication.</p><p>• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with job site teams to support payroll operations.</p><p>• Update and manage the employee tracking system to ensure accurate and timely information.</p><p>• Provide interdepartmental support as needed, contributing to overall organizational efficiency.</p><p>• Stay informed about and apply all relevant union agreements to payroll processing.</p><p>• Actively support the company’s Health & Safety program by meeting annual goals and objectives.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO, the <strong>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</strong> will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic financial decisions as part of the executive leadership team. This position offers the unique opportunity to succeed the current CFO transitioning into the Chief Operating Officer role—providing essential mentorship and continuity during your onboarding.</p><p>The successful candidate will oversee the financial health of the organization while driving strategic growth initiatives and operational efficiency. With a hands-on approach, you will serve as an advisor and partner to the CEO, COO, and other key leaders to ensure sustainable, long-term value creation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, COO, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Lead all aspects of <strong>finance, accounting, tax, and treasury</strong> functions, including non-financial areas as assigned.</li><li>Foster interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring alignment across sales, operations, IT, and other functions.</li><li>Develop and oversee the <strong>annual budgeting</strong> and forecasting processes.</li><li>Utilize data analytics and KPIs to drive insights and enable agile decision-making.</li><li>Manage cash flow, monitor financial covenants, and ensure <strong>GAAP-compliant financial reporting</strong>.</li><li>Oversee risk management initiatives and enhance financial controls to safeguard assets.</li><li>Partner with the leadership team to evaluate business performance and lead efforts on innovation and cost control.</li><li>Engage and coach a high-performing finance team, ensuring succession planning aligns with future goals.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with external auditors, investors, and lenders.</li><li>Manage all aspects of <strong>public reporting</strong> to ensure compliance and transparency.</li><li>Oversee IT strategy in collaboration with IT teams to support business data and system integration.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is looking to hire a full time / permanent IT Specialist for a client that is rapidly expanding in the West GTA region. This is an exciting full time opportunity offering growth and development.</p><p><br></p><p>Please take a look at the summarized information below and apply if you are a good fit! </p><p><br></p><p>Ideal profile will be an individual that has succeeded at a senior help desk role and ready to take a career path towards a Systems Administrator role within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Role: IT Specialist</p><p>Type: Full time / Permanent</p><p>Location: West GTA</p><p>Compensation: $75 to $80k + 3 Weeks Vacation + Strong Benefits + Work Equipment provided + Hybrid work environment </p><p>Requirements + Responsibilities:</p><p>- Strong communication skills, personality and team player</p><p>- 5+ years experience working in a Help Desk role; currently in a Senior or Lead Help Desk role</p><p>- L1 / L2/ L3 support; able to handle a wide range of tasks (Systems, Networks and security)</p><p>- Office 365 support</p><p>- Active Directory; Azure AD</p><p>- InTune</p><p>- Email support; exchange – adding and removing; groups</p><p>- Managing tickets and escalating when appropriate; ensure help desk members can focus on projects</p><p>- Network (Basics)</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in North Waterloo, Ontario. This role involves overseeing financial aspects of our projects, from acquisition to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout. As a key member of the finance team, you will collaborate closely with project managers and other stakeholders to support the financial health of our organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage vendor setup and maintain payment schedules, ensuring timely and accurate processing of subcontractor payments, expenditures, and payroll allocations.</p><p>• Monitor and track project-related costs, including subcontracts, materials, and labour, using automated accounting software.</p><p>• Analyze construction contracts to ensure project setup aligns with contractual terms and oversee budgets, change orders, and budget transfers.</p><p>• Reconcile job costs with supporting documentation and prepare detailed project reports for review.</p><p>• Work with project managers to establish and update cost structures, ensuring accurate financial activity across budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.</p><p>• Prepare and submit construction draw requests to financial institutions and stakeholders, ensuring all costs are billed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Maintain and forecast cash flow data, providing insights into discrepancies and potential cost impacts on profitability.</p><p>• Oversee grant reporting, tracking, and administration processes, ensuring compliance with guidelines.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial projections and specialized reporting as required.</p>
