<p>Are you a seasoned finance professional with a knack for managing plant operations? We’re on the lookout for a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to join our clients team and play a critical role in driving our financial strategy and performance. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you'll be a key partner for the plant management team and General Manager, ensuring smooth financial operations from budgeting to cost accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Partnering:</strong> Collaborate with plant leadership and contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and strategy development.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Reporting:</strong> Oversee annual budgets, profit/loss reviews, and financial statements </li><li><strong>Accounting Operations:</strong> Handle general accounting, month-end close, tax compliance, and ERP systems.</li><li><strong>Cost Management:</strong> Ensure accurate cost accounting, bills of materials, production business cases and inventory analysis.</li><li><strong>Performance Improvement:</strong> Advise on financial analysis, capital investments, and cost reduction initiatives.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Finance Manager to oversee financial planning and analysis activities, ensuring the organization operates with fiscal efficiency and strategic insight. This role is based in Toronto and involves managing budgets, financial reporting, and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial tools and systems to drive informed decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.</p><p>• Oversee financial forecasting and planning processes to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze detailed financial reports, identifying trends and providing actionable insights.</p><p>• Manage budget, including forecasting, tracking expenses and performing monthly variance analysis to identify and explain deviations from budgeted figures, ensuring financial accountability and strategic decision making. </p><p>• Manage monthly and annual financial close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with accounting standards. </p><p>• Help develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights. </p><p>• Prepare financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate investment opportunities, capital expenditures, and business cases. </p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial strategies and operational improvements.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to streamline budget processes and improve financial planning methodologies.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is working with a growing business located in Downtown Vancouver to help identify a new Accounting Manager. Reporting to the Controller with dotted line reporting to the parent, investment company, the Accounting Manager will play a significant role in developing the scalability of the businesses finance functions while ensuring the day-to-day accounting is accurate and timely. The Accounting Manager will take ownership of the accounting function, spearheading the development of robust policies, procedures, and internal controls. The successful candidate will also manage and streamline the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities would include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Monthly management reporting for operational and executive leadership</li><li> Participation in budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Controller</li><li>Ad hoc financial and variance analysis</li><li>Build and implement accounting policies and standards to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements</li><li>Design and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, handling documentation and addressing auditor requests</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and maintaining a high-performance team</li><li>Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller/ Accounting Manager to join our client's team in Waterloo, Ontario. In this role, you will take charge of key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with deadlines. As a vital member of the team, you will contribute to the success of the organization by applying your expertise in financial processes and analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements to meet internal and lender compliance requirements.</p><p>• Conduct detailed account analysis and prepare journal entries as part of the monthly review process.</p><p>• Execute month-end closing procedures using accounting software.</p><p>• Develop and maintain weekly cash flow projections to support financial planning.</p><p>• Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances to support decision-making.</p><p>• Participate actively in process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation of work-in-progress reports and ensure alignment with budget expectations.</p><p>• Additional tasks and special projects as assigned.</p>
<p>Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic and growing company? Our client specializes in custom design, manufacture, and assembly of of projects throughout North America and expanding the team by hiring a Controller. <strong>Note that this role is 100% onsite until the new Controller is able to effectly perform the position in a hybrid capacity.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will report to the COO and take ownership of the organization's financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while supporting business goals. You will be an integral part of the leadership team and collaborate with other departments including Operations, Production, Project Management and Supply Chain/Procurement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Leadership & Oversight: </strong>Provide direction for daily accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.</li><li><strong>Internal Controls: </strong>Maintain internal financial safeguards, oversee budgets, track costs, and monitor expenditures.</li><li><strong>Cash Flow Management: </strong>Drive forecasting and cash flow planning in collaboration with organizational leadership.</li><li><strong>Audit Readiness: </strong>Coordinate the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.</li><li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Ensure adherence to all financial, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement: </strong>Lead initiatives to optimize accounting processes and systems for greater efficiency.</li><li><strong>Inventory Management:</strong> Support cost tracking and analysis for inventory control.</li><li><strong>Project Support:</strong> Provide financial expertise related to cost control, job costing, and billing for project management teams.</li><li><strong>Team Development: </strong>Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team-oriented culture.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our downtown client is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor who will provide support to the Manager Internal Audit and lead teams in internal audit. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li> Actively participates in department planning sessions to assist in developing a flexible audit plan. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently performs assigned work including: o Leading an audit team as the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) to manage and complete assigned projects; </li><li>Preparing individual work programs for routine assignments and assisting in the preparation of work programs in more complex engagements; o Completing assigned work independently under the supervision of Manager or Director for more complex assignments; o Communicating effectively with the team, throughout the work; o Analyzing data in routine situations (in certain situations, uses audit tools to facilitate the analysis);</li><li> Preparing files and raising exceptions and providing value added recommendations; o Providing input into reports; and o Managing his/her own time within the approved budget. </li><li>Actively participates in team discussions, providing feedback to others within the group; </li><li>Builds and maintains networks with managers and employees;</li><li> Maintains currency in detail oriented standards (IIA, CIA, ISACA etc.) and applies these standards in every day interaction with clients and in the performance of work;</li><li>Maintains technical skills; and </li><li>Perform other administrative tasks as assigned in support of the overall department objectives.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a dynamic Category Manager to join our team in Brampton, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee multiple product categories, ensuring they align with business objectives and strategic growth initiatives. You will be responsible for driving results through effective planning, market analysis, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and sales plans in alignment with customer needs and business goals.</p><p>• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to stay informed on industry trends and identify opportunities for innovation.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of merchandising plans and promotional activities.</p><p>• Cultivate strong vendor relationships to enhance profitability and improve product offerings.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze financial performance, including profit and loss metrics, to identify areas for improvement and drive revenue growth.</p><p>• Partner with international teams to create differentiated products that support proprietary brand development and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Provide clear and consistent direction to merchandising teams while maintaining alignment with broader organizational objectives.</p><p>• Participate in key meetings and presentations to share insights, propose solutions, and contribute to strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Take ownership of category performance by continuously refining strategies and ensuring results align with business expectations.</p><p>• Identify and implement innovative approaches to improve competitiveness and market positioning.</p>
