<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>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>Robert Half is partnered with a boutique law firm who is in search of an Accountant to join their growing team. This is a full time permanent position located in the Halton Hills area. The Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the firm, including billing, trust accounting, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role requires a solid understanding of legal accounting principles and trust compliance, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate records for client trust accounts and perform monthly reconciliations for trust and operating accounts</li><li>Process client billing, including time entry audits, invoice generation, and follow-ups</li><li>Manage accounts receivable and assist in collections as needed</li><li>Process accounts payable and prepare payments for vendors </li><li>Manage employee expenses </li><li>Support in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Track budgets, forecast expenses, and provide financial insights to firm leadership</li><li>Administer payroll for the office employees</li><li>Work with external CPA or tax preparer to ensure timely filing of all tax documents</li><li>Maintain organized financial records for audit or review</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></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>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>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Administrator to join our team in Stratford, Ontario. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting various administrative functions. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization that values collaboration and excellence in its operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and submit government reports, Records of Employment, and other required forms and remittances.</p><p>• Enter and maintain accurate payroll data to ensure seamless processing.</p><p>• Reconcile bi-weekly deductions and prepare related data for payroll execution.</p><p>• Generate and distribute payroll reports to relevant departments and managers.</p><p>• Coordinate orientation and training sessions focused on payroll-related processes.</p><p>• Support the maintenance and accuracy of organizational payroll data.</p><p>• Provide administrative assistance to the Payroll Manager, including filing, mailing, and ordering office supplies.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with health and safety policies by promptly reporting any unsafe conditions.</p><p>• Complete additional tasks and duties as assigned to support payroll operations.</p>
