<p><strong>Job Description: Interim Senior Financial Analyst</strong> <strong>(3-6 Months)</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p> We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a 3–6-month interim engagement. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge and can immediately contribute by working on accounting transactions, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and deferred revenue. This role also involves refining financial statement preparation, facilitating some budgeting activities, and collaborating effectively with a small team. This Working arrangement is hybrid, 3 days/week. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounting tasks such as transactions, journal entries, accruals, pre-paid expenses, and deferred revenue.</li><li>Support and refine financial statement preparation and ensure adherence to company policies and standards.</li><li>Assist during the monthly and year-end close (fiscal year-end: March 31).</li><li>Work closely with a team of four, ensuring tasks are effectively coordinated in line with collective agreement guidelines.</li><li>Contribute to basic budgeting processes and provide reporting support to stakeholders.<strong>:</strong></li><li>Navigate SAP to pull financial statements and gather pertinent reports for analysis and reporting purposes.</li><li>Perform data manipulation tasks using Excel to support accounting entries and reporting needs.</li></ul>
<p><strong>SFA Consultant </strong></p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 2-3 months</p><p><strong>Work Arrangement: </strong>Remote with occasional onsite attendance.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client in supply chain is seeking a highly skilled Excel expert to develop a comprehensive cost model and commercial model. The ideal candidate will bring advanced Excel capabilities, expertise in commercial cost accounting, and experience working collaboratively within a team. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, exercise data-driven analysis, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality project results. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Model Development:</strong> Create a dynamic cost model and commercial model using Microsoft Excel. Utilize advanced Excel functions, including macros, data processing, and scenario analysis, to optimize model performance.</li><li><strong>Excel Expertise:</strong> Build automated workflows, solve complex problems, and execute robust analysis using advanced formulas and macros, ensuring data integrity and usability.</li><li><strong>Finance Expertise:</strong> Apply cost accounting principles, direct labor volume analysis, activity-based accounting, and financial analysis to refine structure and outputs within the models.</li><li><strong>Time Management:</strong> Plan and adhere to project timelines, ensuring the timely delivery of milestones and deliverables.</li><li><strong>Power BI Integration:</strong> Have familiarity with datasets and tools such as Power BI to integrate and enhance data visualization and reporting.</li><li><strong>Project Management:</strong> Oversee project initiatives and workflows, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and delivering results.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced VP/Director of Finance to lead our financial strategy and operations in Cambridge, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee financial planning, reporting, and compliance, while driving process improvements and aligning financial goals with corporate objectives. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of expertise in accounting, treasury management, and leadership to ensure the organization’s financial health and long-term success. This is an IN OFFICE position.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the development and management of budgets and forecasts, identifying opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).</p><p>• Formulate and implement corporate finance strategies, ensuring optimal allocation of capital and exploring alternative funding solutions.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records through regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including intercompany transactions and fixed assets.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits, providing required documentation and facilitating efficient audit processes.</p><p>• Manage tax compliance processes, including the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and the timely payment of liabilities.</p><p>• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and controls to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.</p><p>• Partner with other departments to provide financial insights and align strategies with organizational goals.</p><p>• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, legal advisors, consultants, and financial institutions.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: Finance Manager (Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> 6-Month Contract </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite, Kitchener/Waterloo Area, ON (5 days/week)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial and accounting operations for a dynamic organization in Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario. This long-term contract role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a team, improve processes, and ensure compliance with Canadian and UK financial regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to financial reporting, reconciliations, and process optimization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead finance operations for an acquired UK entity, including <strong>AP, AR, payroll tax, balance sheet reconciliations, and overall compliance</strong>.</li><li>Ensure adherence to <strong>UK accounting rules (VAT, payroll, etc.)</strong>, and IFRS standards.</li><li>Supervise and manage a team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily financial operations.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to streamline reporting processes and tailor financial statements to meet local standards.</li><li>Assist with ERP system integration across UK and Canadian operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Waterloo Region (kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge), ON
onsite
Permanent
140000.00 - 160000.00CAD / Yearly
<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our executive team in Waterloo Region, Ontario. In this ON SITE Director of Finance role, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to shape financial strategies, manage key relationships, and lead a high-performing team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a strategic partner to the President and executive team, providing financial insights to drive decision-making.</p><p>• Lead the development and management of financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and the preparation of comprehensive financial reports.</p><p>• Ensure the organization adheres to risk management and compliance frameworks, embedding these principles into daily operations.</p><p>• Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, capital structure management, and banking relationships.</p><p>• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial matters.</p><p>• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop executive-level dashboards to track financial and operational performance.</p><p>• Recruit, train, and retain a skilled and motivated accounting team to support organizational objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement business performance metrics.</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>
