<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Controller (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> GTA – West, ON (Fully onsite, travel required between locations)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months, Full-Time (with potential for extension)</p><p><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>A Canadian division of an international company is seeking an Interim Controller to provide hands-on leadership and support during a period of transition. The position will require regular onsite presence at two regional locations, with coordination between offices.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee month-end close, year-end processes, and corporate reporting requirements</li><li>Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and collections</li><li>Lead and support the implementation of a new ERP system.</li><li>Ensure all financial data and processes are accurate and audit-ready for a US-based corporate head office</li><li>Partner with the CFO, VP of Operations, and other key stakeholders across locations</li><li>Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and take ownership of projects with minimal oversight</li></ul>
Greater Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge Guelph Area, ON
onsite
Permanent
175000.00 - 205000.00CAD / Yearly
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in the tri- cities region (Kitchener- Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph), Ontario, supporting our client's corporate operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee global financial reporting, treasury functions, budgeting, and compliance across multiple divisions and entities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at managing complex financial activities, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in ON SITE work.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reports and detailed commentary.</p><p>• Assist in managing and oversight of treasury operations, including foreign exchange transactions, hedging activities, and liaising with banks.</p><p>• Supervise corporate tax functions, ensuring accurate transfer pricing and compliance with local regulations.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processes and self-insured benefits, including liaising on audits and valuation of retirement plans.</p><p>• Coordinate budgeting activities by consolidating semi-annual forecasts and financial projections.</p><p>• Support year-end processes, including corporate audits and finalizing financial statements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations across multiple countries and divisions.</p><p>• Handle special projects such as mergers and acquisitions (M& A) integration and intercompany transaction eliminations.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational leaders and other accounting department staff at multiple locations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p>
<p>The proactive and hands-on Plant Controller will provide accurate and timely reporting on results and KPIs for our Fergus plant. It will ensure that costing, inventory valuation and control of flows are accurate. The position is the local finance referent at the plant.</p><p>This role is fully on-site in Fergus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to prepare financial statements, monthly reports, and analyze accounts to close month end accurately and provide relevant information to plant, business unit and corporate management.</li><li>Review and reconcile all supporting documentation provided to ensure the accuracy of the financial information and identify and necessary adjustments or unresolved issues.</li><li>Is in charge of the preparation of recurring or specific “on-demand” reports to support financial and operational performance analysis.</li><li>Participate in internal and external financial audits to comply with mandatory guidelines, as well as government filing requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Planning, Forecasting, and Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in the preparation of the division forecasts and budgets.</li><li>Participate in FX and non-ferrous risk management, including analysis of financial impact of hedging (metals and currency).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Process Improvement and Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Improve financial reporting, month end reporting, production reporting, standard costing, inventory control and scrap reporting. Improve accuracy and timeliness of all reporting processes.</li><li>Promote changes in processes to improve efficiency of the Finance team and the Business Unit</li></ul><p> </p><p><u>Expected Results:</u></p><ul><li>Provide a monthly reporting to the Group in accordance with Group and IFRS rules</li><li>Develop and maintain the level of competence in the controlling department</li><li>Ensure reliability in data information system and support other functions in the process flow to be compliant with international and local accounting rules</li></ul>
Niagara Region: Thorold, Pelham, Fort Erie, Pt Colborne, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000.00 - 150000.00CAD / Yearly
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Controller to oversee financial operations within our client's manufacturing facility in the Niagara, Ontario region. The ideal candidate will manage accounting functions, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide insightful reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role is integral to maintaining accurate financial records and driving cost efficiency. This role is ON SITE with some hybrid allowance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, to ensure accurate and timely information is available.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and financial statements are prepared.</p><p>• Implement and monitor cost accounting practices to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide insights and support decision-making for plant management.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with operational goals.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations within the manufacturing environment.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to address specific business challenges and opportunities.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, fostering growth and maintaining high performance.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline processes and enhance financial data accuracy.</p>
<p>Robert Half is working with a unique, North Shore based organization to help identify candidates for the Divisional Controller position. As part of a global marine, logistics, and supply chain organization, this role would have all the benefits afforded to big multinational’s, but the culture and feel of a home-grown, local business. The Divisional Controller will oversee accounting, reporting, FP& A, and compliance for multiple business units within this dynamic environment. In this highly visible role, you will partner with operational business leaders to guide budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements—all while communicating critical reporting and analysis to ensure strategic and operational objectives are met. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>- Oversee monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis</p><p>- Lead and coordinate the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned business units, reviewing inputs and ensuring accuracy</p><p>- Present KPIs and financial performance insights to senior management and business unit leadership</p><p>- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and unique reporting requirements</p><p>- Provide mentorship and direction for a team, including performance management and training</p><p>- Collaborate on cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives</p><p>- Remain informed of relevant audit, tax, and economic developments impacting business units</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Oakville, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in managing global financial processes, ensuring compliance with international standards, and driving efficiency in accounting systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in manufacturing or automotive industries, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and jurisdictions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes for multiple international entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Provide guidance and support to subsidiary accounting teams, including training, process improvement, and performance evaluation.<br>• Develop and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures in line with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure accurate accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.<br>• Oversee intercompany transactions, ensuring proper elimination and consolidation entries for global financial reporting.<br>• Lead the preparation and coordination of documentation to support external audits, maintaining clear communication with auditors.<br>• Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions.<br>• Implement improvements in financial systems, enhance data accuracy, and streamline reporting processes through automation.<br>• Contribute to initiatives focused on internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.<br>• Travel periodically to provide hands-on support to regional finance teams as needed.
<p>Our East end manufacturing client is seeking a new Controller who reports to the Director of Finance. You perform and oversee a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities & Duties:</strong></p><p><em>(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)</em></p><p><br></p><p>Financial Analysis:</p><p>• Review & consolidate AP/AR cash forecasts on a weekly basis</p><p>• Review sales order changes and reconcile on a weekly basis to backlog reports</p><p>• Perform analysis on costs and revenues of projects</p><p>• Full variance reporting, analysis and planning</p><p>• Intercompany payments and account reconciliations</p><p>• Work with project managers to review & report actual and forecasted costs, revenue, billings, margins and investigate project issues as they arise</p><p>• Responsible for producing internal management reports</p><p>• Respond to data requests using various databases</p><p><br></p><p>Inventory and System Controls:</p><p>• Monitoring accuracy of inventory flow in ERP system</p><p>• Review and maintain obsolescence provisions on a quarterly basis</p><p>• Develop and participate in new system procedures that improve the accuracy of inventory valuations and counts (RMA)</p><p>• Co-ordinate and attend periodic inventory counts as well as an annual count of the company’s assets</p><p>Month-end Close:</p><p>• Organize, undertake and delegate tasks within month-end close routines</p><p>• Prepare journal entries</p><p>• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p>• Preparation of year-end audited financial statements and notes</p><p>• Prepare and distribute monthly program-specific information to Project Managers</p><p><br></p><p>Management:</p><p>• Manage the Intermediate Accountant and Accounting Administrator, ensuring sufficient and appropriate coverage of General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions throughout the year</p><p>• Liaise and maintain vendor records with 3rd party payment provider</p><p>• Back up as required for AP/AR functions</p><p>• Back up for Corporate credit card administration</p><p>• Ongoing cross-training between all Accounting Team functions</p><p>• Lead interim and year-end external audit requirements</p><p>• Lead and/or assist with governmental audits as required</p><p>• Prepare working sheets for Corporate Tax Return and SRED reporting</p><p>• Monthly Statutory filings</p><p>• Create and maintain departmental policies and procedures</p><p><br></p><p>Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes:</p><p>• Liaise with Database Administrator and Operational teams to support and test system enhancements related to reporting efficiency, operational controls, data integrity and table/application maintenance</p><p>• Reporting to U.S. parent company</p><p>• Prepare Stats Canada reports</p><p>• Other accounting projects and duties, as required</p><p>• Participate in other functional area initiatives as requested</p><p>• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Woodstock, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and lead initiatives to improve processes and reporting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both day-to-day financial tasks and strategic projects, providing a platform for growth and development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage treasury operations, including overseeing operating lines and expanding capabilities in this area.<br>• Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports, including monthly statements and quarterly bank reports.<br>• Handle journal entries and ensure timely completion of month-end close processes.<br>• Supervise payroll processing, collaborating with HR to ensure accuracy.<br>• Monitor and manage inventory-related financial activities.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors for annual review engagements and compliance requirements.<br>• Manage foreign exchange transactions for specific entities.<br>• Lead special projects such as automating paper-based processes and exploring future opportunities in financial planning and analysis.<br>• Support process improvements and potential mergers and acquisitions.<br>• Oversee financial compliance for multiple entities within the organization.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an accomplished Controller for a respected nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate brings expertise in nonprofit accounting, strong organizational skills, and a proven track record of guiding financial integrity in a mission-driven environment. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and internal controls</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to leadership and the Board</li><li>Lead the annual audit process, collaborating with external auditors and ensuring timely, accurate submissions</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting, and grant reporting functions, including restricted funds and donor compliance</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and collaboration</li><li>Ensure all regulatory filings and tax returns are completed in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements</li><li>Collaborate with executive management on strategic planning and fiscal policy</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Controller (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Hamilton Area (Onsite – 4 days /Remote 1 day)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months contract. </p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Multi-location Business Group</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>A growing business group with multiple locations in the Greater Hamilton Area is seeking an Interim Controller for a three-month assignment to provide hands-on leadership during a period of transition.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations</li><li>Prepare financial statements and management reports</li><li>Support consolidated reporting across multiple business units</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal policies</li><li>Partner with the CFO to ensure smooth financial operations</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Nous recherchons un contrôleur expérimenté pour superviser les opérations financières et comptables de l'organisation de notre client, basé à Lutes Mountain, Nouveau-Brunswick. Ce rôle clé nécessite une approche stratégique pour garantir des processus financiers efficaces, une conformité rigoureuse et une gestion proactive des audits internes et externes. Le candidat idéal sera motivé par l’amélioration continue et doté d’excellentes compétences en gestion et en leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsabilités:</p><p>• Superviser les processus de clôture mensuelle, trimestrielle et annuelle pour garantir leur exécution précise et dans les délais.</p><p>• Élaborer et gérer les processus de rapprochement des comptes, en veillant à ce que le bilan soit entièrement réconcilié chaque mois.</p><p>• Assurer la production de rapports financiers et d’états financiers fiables et en temps opportun.</p><p>• Gérer toutes les opérations comptables, y compris les comptes clients et fournisseurs, la comptabilité générale, les actifs fixes, la trésorerie et la comptabilité intersociétés.</p><p>• Mettre en œuvre des améliorations de processus et de procédures pour optimiser les flux de travail au sein du département.</p><p>• Préparer et diriger les revues mensuelles de gestion, en fournissant des analyses financières détaillées et des rapports de performance.</p><p>• Mettre en place des contrôles internes robustes, surveiller la conformité et maintenir une documentation adéquate.</p><p>• Maintenir une piste de vérification complète pour documenter les contrôles de fin de mois et de trimestre.</p><p>• Soutenir l’audit annuel en tant que responsable local, tout en coordonnant les activités d’audit internes et externes.</p><p>• Collaborer avec les équipes de direction pour développer des budgets annuels et des prévisions trimestrielles.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented US Controller to oversee and manage accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role requires a strong understanding of financial reporting, and internal control functions for a fast-growing clean-technology organization. The ideal candidate is hands-on, is looking to come in and hit the ground running via standardizing internal controls, SOP, and excels in dynamic environments with a strong background in manufacturing, inventory management, multi-currency operations, ERP implementation, and full-cycle accounting. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Define accounting workflows, approval structures, and system controls.</p><p>• Supervise high-volume AP/AR processes; ensure timely payments and collections.</p><p>• Manage payroll processing and related reporting.</p><p>• Implement process improvements for scalability and accuracy.</p><p>• Lead the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process.</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and present US GAAP-compliant financial statements (P& L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).</p><p>• Manage general ledger accuracy, account reconciliations, and journal entries.</p><p>• Own corporate cash management, bank reporting, and forecasting.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and internal controls.</p><p>• Lead annual audits and ensure timely review completion.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Oversee tax filings, payroll compliance, and regulatory reporting.</p><p>• Oversee inventory accounting including WIP tracking, standard costing, BOM accuracy, cycle counts, and COGS reconciliation.</p><p>• Partner with Operations to analyze production variances, scrap, rework, and throughput efficiencies.</p><p>• Manage foreign currency transactions, revaluations, intercompany accounts, and multi-entity consolidations.</p>
