<p><strong>Elevate Your Career—Join Client's Team as a Senior Cost Accountant!</strong></p><p>Ready to maximize your impact and provide strategic financial guidance in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> to join our client’s thriving Hamilton-based team. Partner with top-tier professionals, drive data-driven decision-making, and lead critical financial functions that enable operational excellence. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role empowers you to take ownership of vital processes and craft innovative solutions while contributing directly to growth and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out:</strong></p><ul><li>Play a key role in optimizing plant performance through precise cost analyses and actionable reporting.</li><li>Shape organizational strategy by delivering insights that guide leadership discussions.</li><li>Showcase robust cross-functional collaboration skills while providing financial expertise across departments.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Act, analyze, and innovate—this role is designed for proactive professionals ready to lead and make an impact:</p><ul><li>Drive action in financial reporting by partnering with the finance team to deliver timely monthly reports and support audit preparations.</li><li>Lead costing initiatives by maintaining, updating, and monitoring standard cost systems while identifying and resolving variances.</li><li>Guide annual planning—support key rollups for costing and budgeting processes critical to long-term operational excellence.</li><li>Analyze performance metrics such as monthly operating results, productivity deviations, and forecasts, recommending viable solutions to improve outcomes.</li><li>Champion inventory management by overseeing variance analysis for annual physical inventories.</li><li>Deliver results-oriented reporting—prepare weekly KPIs, deviation summaries, and ad-hoc analyses to drive informed decision-making.</li><li>Innovate with technology—develop databases to streamline tracking of performance metrics.</li><li>Commit to compliance by ensuring adherence to accounting standards and effective controls at all times.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Qualifications:</strong></p><p>Your experience and expertise will fuel success in this role:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership: Minimum of 3 years in cost accounting, cost analysis, or a similar role within the manufacturing sector.</li><li>Technical expertise: Proven proficiency in standard cost accounting systems and advanced Excel functionality.</li><li>Effective communicator: Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with senior leadership teams, head office personnel, and cross-functional departments.</li><li>Operational experience: Mastery of month-end close processes and annual physical inventory analysis.</li><li>Professional certification: CPA designation required for strategic contributions to financial planning and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Take the Next Step in Your Career:</strong></p><p>Become a valued contributor to a team that champions performance, accountability, in-person collaboration and mentorship, and continuous improvement.</p>
<p>Are you a detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional with a passion for managing fund reporting? Our client is looking for a confident and highly skilled<strong> Fund Accountant</strong> who thrives in fast-paced and dynamic environments. This role involves overseeing the financial reporting, analysis, and compliance for investment funds, requiring exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your accounting expertise within a global organization committed to excellence and innovation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.</li><li>Manage investment fund accounting tasks, including reconciliations, performance analysis, and financial reporting.</li><li>Handle the accounting for fund transactions, including subscriptions, redemptions, dividends, and distributions with accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders, such as portfolio management, operations, and compliance teams, to provide timely and accurate fund-related data.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of reports for internal management and external stakeholders (including regulatory bodies and investors).</li><li>Support tax filings, audits, and compliance processes, ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met.</li><li>Assist in the implementation of process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and optimize fund accounting functions.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior accounting staff as needed.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Are you ready to take charge and lead the financial strategies of a growing organization? Bring your expertise and passion for driving impactful outcomes in a role that not only challenges but also rewards growth, innovation, and leadership.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>As the Financial Controller, you will spearhead our client's financial operations and deliver accurate, actionable insights to the executive team. You will direct accounting functions, implement operational efficiencies, and optimize financial systems to support business objectives. You’ll pave the way for smarter decision-making through meticulous analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. If you're driven by excellence and thrive on creating value, this is the role for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Optimize Cash Flow: </strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver insightful sales analyses, daily cash flow projections, and comparison reports, empowering smarter business decisions. Execute daily funds transfers, EFTs, wires, and cash flow management strategies that align with organizational priorities.</li><li>Create and enforce financial policies and procedures for seamless operational results.</li></ul><p><strong>Lead Budget Preparation:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee yearly budgets and manage monthly updates within the ERP system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</li></ul><p><strong>Strengthen Internal Controls:</strong></p><ul><li>Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets against fraud and theft.</li><li>Streamline accounting processes and bridge communication gaps for improved financial tracking.</li></ul><p><strong>Deliver Reports With Precision:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly financial statements, P& Ls, and audit-ready reporting.</li><li>Ensure adherence to government reporting deadlines for uncompromised compliance.</li></ul><p>B<strong>uild and Manage Teams:</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, train, and collaborate with accounting staff to nurture a high-performing team.</li><li>Facilitate regular staff meetings to align performance and operational excellence.</li></ul><p><strong>Engage With Stakeholders:</strong></p><ul><li>Foster relationships with department heads, clients, external auditors, and financial institutions to ensure transparency and strong communication.</li></ul><p><strong>Career Growth Opportunities</strong></p><p>Our client is deeply invested in your professional growth. Through daily in-person interaction, you’ll gain the leadership experience to supercharge your financial expertise, enhance decision-making capabilities, and scale into strategic roles. By joining this growing organization, you’ll fast-track your career trajectory in an environment that equips you for executive success.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p>
<p>Our client is a fast-growing SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) technology company operating at the intersection of innovation and collaboration. Their entrepreneurial culture fosters creativity, bold decision-making, and team-driven success. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a dynamic Corporate Controller to join the leadership team. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about building scalable financial operations in a tech-forward business, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. <strong>This role requires regular onsite collaboration at their Hamilton headquarters.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As the Corporate Controller, you’ll be a key financial leader, responsible for driving operational excellence and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals looking to expand into broader leadership within a high-growth SaaS environment. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize financial reporting, implement scalable processes, and help shape the future of our business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Financial Close & Reporting: Lead month/quarter/year-end close across multiple entities and currencies. Deliver lender-ready financials, cash flow forecasts, variance analyses, and operating KPIs.</li><li>Tax & Compliance: Oversee HST and corporate tax filings (with advisor support), ensure regulatory compliance, and resolve backlog issues.</li><li>Audit Management: Prepare for and manage annual audits, including financial statements and disclosures under ASPE/IFRS.</li><li>Intercompany & Structure: Maintain intercompany flows, transfer pricing, and financing arrangements.</li><li>Controls & GL Oversight: Manage QuickBooks chart of accounts, reconciliations, SOPs, and internal control frameworks.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across product, operations, and sales to align financial strategy with business goals.</li><li>Process & Systems Optimization: Champion automation and integrate systems (e.g., QBO, Stripe/ChargeOver, digital banking) into reporting workflows.</li><li>Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with the COO, CEO, fractional CFOs, and Director of Financial Operations on audits, financing, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Career Advancement: Grow with the organization as they scale across North America — with opportunities to expand your role and influence.</li><li>Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that values experimentation, creativity, and bold thinking.</li><li>Collaborative& Supportive Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals in a hybrid environment who believe in teamwork and shared success.</li><li>Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a strong salary, bonus, health benefits, paid vacation and stock options (eligibility for equity pool after 12 months of service).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial management functions for North America. In this role, you will provide strategic financial insights, manage compliance, and oversee financial planning, reporting, and budgeting processes. This is a long-term contract opportunity for 12 months based in Toronto, Ontario, offering the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Work model: 2-3 days onsite in downtown Toronto, ON office location.</p><p>Contract length: 12 mon.</p><p>Experience required: Consulting, Services, Agency, Project Management/Project Accounting </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial reports for North American leadership and the global finance team, including monthly management accounts.</p><p>• Develop and refine financial dashboards and performance metrics to provide clear insights into business operations.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities to support strategic planning.</p><p>• Monitor project-level financial performance, ensuring profitability and effective working capital management.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to address financial risks and provide solutions to enhance project outcomes.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and state/provincial filings, while supporting audit processes.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function to enhance efficiency and service levels.</p><p>• Manage and mentor a team of four finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.</p>
<p>Are you an ambitious and detail-oriented professional with a keen interest in tax planning? A well-established organization is seeking a <strong>Junior-Level Tax Planning Associate</strong> to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in tax law or financial planning who is eager to develop their expertise in the dynamic world of tax strategy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with senior team members to develop and implement effective tax planning strategies.</li><li>Assist in analyzing client financial information to identify tax savings opportunities and ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax laws.</li><li>Prepare and review tax returns, projections, and other related documentation for individuals and corporate clients.</li><li>Stay up to date on tax regulations and legal changes, providing research and insight to support team strategies and recommendations.</li><li>Work directly with clients to gather necessary documentation and provide exceptional service.</li><li>Support the preparation of tax opinions, memos, and other related documents as needed.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure the successful execution of client needs.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join our team on a contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will play a key part in evaluating and improving financial controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and identifying areas of risk within the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in auditing and ICFR to contribute to organizational success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.<br>• Evaluate and enhance Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) to ensure accuracy and reliability.<br>• Identify and report on potential risks, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate them.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary data and documentation for audit processes.<br>• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management.<br>• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions to address identified issues.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing standards and regulatory changes.<br>• Support the development and improvement of audit methodologies and procedures.<br>• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced auditors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst. This is a long-term contract position within the food and food processing industry, offering a dynamic opportunity to contribute to financial planning, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to support decision-making processes across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Consolidate and analyze weekly and monthly financial results, identifying variance drivers against budgets, prior years, and other benchmarks.</p><p>• Present business performance insights to Supply Chain and Finance leadership teams.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide detailed analysis on product costs, new initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and capital investments.</p><p>• Oversee the annual budgeting process for the Supply Chain department, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop, manage, and enhance information databases and standard reporting tools to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Review and validate expense classifications to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.</p><p>• Assist with forecasting activities and deliver actionable insights through analytics.</p><p>• Provide training to the Supply Chain team to enhance their financial knowledge and capabilities.</p><p>• Apply prior experience to optimize current reporting processes and daily operational tasks.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial and business reporting as needed.</p>
<p>Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic, global environment? Our client is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor</strong> with expertise in settlements and banking to oversee the disbursement operations as part of their Shared Services team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payment processing while maintaining financial controls and driving operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise daily accounts payable settlements, ensuring the prompt and accurate processing of global payments using Workday (Source: RH Acronym Guide).</li><li>Manage invoice reviews, maintaining compliance with tax laws, internal policies, and banking deadlines.</li><li>Handle urgent and rush payment requests professionally and expediently.</li><li>Lead the AP team by assigning tasks, conducting team huddles, providing coaching, and evaluating performance against KPIs (key performance indicators).</li><li>Resolve payment inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and address ServiceNow ticket resolution.</li><li>Update and maintain standard operating procedures and payment checklists for seamless operations.</li><li>Identify process improvements by reviewing systems and workflows for gaps and collaborating with stakeholders to implement enhancements.</li><li>Act as the primary operational banking contact for African branches and liaise with the Treasury Operations team in Canada.</li><li>Ensure compliance with AP policies and maintain supplier master data integrity.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Join a Supportive & Collaborative Team in a Hybrid Environment!</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about excellence in financial management? Do you believe that financial stability is key to driving organizational growth and success? Our client shares your vision and we invite you to bring your expertise to our client's team as <strong>Controller. </strong>With over 70 locations across Canada, our client is a leader in their industry. Their supportive and collaborative culture has fostered an environment where people love coming to work every day and knowing they’re making a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What Makes Them Unique</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Collaborative & Supportive Culture</strong>: They value teamwork, innovation, and shared success. You’ll join a team that works closely together and supports one another to achieve our mission.</li><li><strong>Hybrid Flexibility</strong>: While this role is primarily on-site at their Oakville head office, they offer hybrid work so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.</li><li><strong>A Positive Work Environment</strong>: Be part of a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together and contributing to our shared goals.</li></ul><p><strong>About the Role: </strong></p><p>As the Controller, you’ll oversee financial operations and play a pivotal role in driving the company's continued success. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of financial management responsibilities, focused on the company's mission while maintaining robust fiscal health.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Guiding Franchise Partners and their bookkeepers on basic financial matters, including POS and QuickBooks.</li><li>Collaborating with the procurement team on inventory management.</li><li>Supervising sales data exports from in-house systems to accounting software.</li><li>Managing vendor payments and franchisee accounts receivable.</li><li>Ensuring tax compliance, filing, planning, and reporting.</li><li>Overseeing payroll and employee records for our office team.</li><li>Handling full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), reconciliations, and month/year-end closings.</li><li>Developing and presenting financial statements, forecasts, variance analyses, and cash flow projections to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Improving financial policies and processes as needed.</li><li>Coordinating and managing the budgeting process while controlling expenses.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love Working Here:</strong></p><ul><li>You’ll join a team rooted in <strong>collaboration, purpose, and positivity</strong>.</li><li>Our employees consistently highlight our <strong>supportive culture and the joy of coming to work</strong>.</li><li>You’ll enjoy <strong>hybrid flexibility</strong>.</li><li>You’ll make a real impact by contributing to an organization whose mission improves lives every day.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will contribute to the evaluation and management of emerging risks within global risk management frameworks. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough audits to assess the effectiveness of risk management practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies.<br>• Evaluate emerging risks and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate potential issues.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational risk management strategies.<br>• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.<br>• Develop and implement audit methodologies tailored to address unique challenges within global risk management.<br>• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to identify areas requiring attention.<br>• Facilitate risk assessments and provide expertise on mergers and acquisitions processes.<br>• Lead audit planning sessions and oversee the execution of audit programs.<br>• Support organizational initiatives aimed at improving risk management frameworks and practices.<br>• Ensure all audit activities align with high standards and internal policies.
