VP/Director of Finance<p><strong>Job Title</strong>: Director of Finance (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Kitchener / Waterloo, Hybrid</p><p><strong>Job Overview</strong>: Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Director of Finance</strong> (approximately 4 months) to provide strong leadership and hands-on operational support. This key role will oversee the financial operations of a complex, multifaceted organization, ensure audit readiness, and lead a skilled team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Team Leadership</strong>: Manage and support a team of accounting professionals; provide accounting guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.</li><li><strong>Audit Prep</strong>: Lead audit readiness for the client, acting as the liaison between external auditors and the team to meet deadlines.</li><li><strong>Financial Operations</strong>: Oversee AP approvals, GL reconciliations, month-end reviews, and financial statements. Ensure adherence to timelines.</li><li><strong>Technical Accounting Expertise</strong>: Manage deferred revenue and various other revenue sources.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration</strong>: Work closely with other leaders to gather and share information as needed.</li></ul>Controller<p>We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Controller to join a respected non-profit organization. As a key member of the finance team, the Controller will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies. This role requires a strong understanding of non-profit accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting, as well as the ability to collaborate with various departments to support the organization's mission.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Controller Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-profit-specific regulations such as FASB guidelines.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with program managers and leadership to set realistic financial goals.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against budgeted figures and provide timely, actionable insights to senior management.</li><li>Provide monthly variance analysis, identifying potential financial risks and recommending corrective actions.</li></ul><p><strong>Grant Management & Compliance:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting for grants, restricted funds, and contributions, adhering to donor and grantor guidelines.</li><li>Prepare and review grant reports and ensure proper allocation of restricted funds.</li><li>Maintain proper documentation for audits and funding reviews, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit & Internal Controls:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and support the annual audit process, working closely with external auditors and responding to requests for information.</li><li>Develop and enforce robust internal control procedures to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure financial integrity.</li><li>Monitor compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide financial analysis and insights to senior leadership, assisting in decision-making and strategic planning.</li><li>Create ad hoc financial reports and presentations for the Board of Directors, senior management, and other stakeholders.</li></ul>Accounting AssociateWe are in search of an Accounting Associate, who will play a vital role in managing financial transactions and ensuring compliance in our team. The successful candidate will be located in Cambridge, Ontario, and will contribute to the overall financial wellness of our organization within the automation solutions industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded and categorized.<br>• Manage the processing of incoming and outgoing payments, handle vendor and client invoices, and guarantee the prompt collection of receivables.<br>• Oversee the review and processing of employee expense reports, ensure adherence to company policies, and reconcile corporate credit card statements.<br>• Assist in the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP.<br>• Carry out monthly bank reconciliations to guarantee consistency between bank statements and company records.<br>• Perform quarterly HST returns.<br>• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation.<br>• Identify areas for potential process improvement in accounting procedures and participate in the development and implementation of new efficiency-enhancing practices.<br>• Carry out other administrative duties as required.Accounting ClerkWe are in search of an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, you will be tasked with managing customer accounts, processing customer credit applications, and ensuring that records are accurate and up-to-date. You will also liaise with various branches and customers to resolve issues as they arise. This position offers a short term contract employment opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and update the customer database on a regular basis.<br>• Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of customer credit applications.<br>• Liaise with branches and customers to investigate and resolve issues at various site locations.<br>• Maintain accurate records of customer credit.<br>• Monitor customer accounts and take necessary actions.<br>• Handle new customer contract creation and setup.<br>• Download and process sales transactions from different sites daily.<br>• Update prices as needed.<br>• Process daily reporting files from retail locations for sales, inventory and other reports.<br>• Prepare bank deposits regularly.<br>• Oversee accounting and reporting for all company-operated locations.<br>• Carry out daily reconciliation of processing A/R accounts.Controller<p>We are seeking a Controller to join our team, operating within the manufacturing industry. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the accounting functions across multiple facilities, overseeing ERP platforms, and preparing comprehensive financial statements and reports.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Oversee the implementation of accounting policies, controls, and procedures in line with best practices and legal standards across all facilities.</p><p>• Lead efforts to improve group accounting practices and reduce reporting lead times.</p><p>• Manage the company's finance ERP system and conduct testing to ensure financial outcomes align with expectations.</p><p>• Supervise Site Accounting Managers and other roles within the Group, including hiring and setting up coaching plans.</p><p>• Develop and implement consistent reporting tools for contribution margin and gross margin across all facilities.</p><p>• Continuously analyze and report on production costs for each job or project, focusing on materials, labor, and overheads.</p><p>• Prepare monthly income tax provisions and support income tax preparation and planning.</p><p>• Provide timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a regular basis.</p><p>• Coordinate the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data required for accurate accounting of consolidated business results.</p><p>• Drive Business Planning and Forecasting activities across the group.</p><p>• Collaborate with group and site leadership to analyze and provide commentary on financial and operational performance.</p><p>• Act as a business partner to site leadership, providing counsel, data, and reporting to guide business decisions.</p><p>• Manage group level treasury functions and oversee site level treasury tasks, including cash flow projections and payment planning.</p><p>• Coordinate the activities of external auditors across group facilities.</p><p>• Optimize the company's working capital metrics, including DSO, DPO, and DIO.</p>ControllerWe are offering an exciting opportunity for a Controller role. The role involves leading the accounting team, ensuring compliance with financial policies, driving continuous improvement for financial processes, and managing corporate accounting. As the Controller, you will play a crucial role in our dynamic and fast-paced workplace.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Leading the accounting team through effective coaching and development to foster a strong team spirit.<br>• Ensuring organization-wide compliance with all financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.<br>• Continually improving financial processes, systems, and reporting mechanisms.<br>• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reports.<br>• Managing all aspects of corporate accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, inventory, tax, and other required reports.<br>• Overseeing all aspects of the general ledger, including journal entries, month-end and year-end entries, and closure of periods.<br>• Preparing all necessary documents for the annual audit, organizing inventory counts, and meeting other audit requirements.<br>• Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget.<br>• Creating reports that summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.Controller<p>We are in search of a Controller to join our Client's team in Guelph, Ontario. The selected individual will be primarily tasked with managing the financial activities of the company. This includes planning, implementing, and controlling various financial-related tasks. The role will also involve transitioning into managing all financial functions, including the preparation and analysis of financial statements, cash flow projections, forecasts, budgets, and funding opportunities & strategy. Critical to this Controllership is having solid manufacturing experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Implement and manage all financial-related activities within the company</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations</p><p>• Develop and monitor cash flow projections, identifying potential risks and opportunities</p><p>• Generate forecasts and budgets, aligning with the company's financial goals</p><p>• Identify and explore funding opportunities and strategies to boost financial performance</p><p>• Manage and oversee all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline financial processes </p><p>• Conduct regular audit activities, implementing corrective actions when necessary</p><p>• Adhere to IFRS Accounting standards and SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley regulations</p><p>• Oversee the controllership function, ensuring the integrity of financial data</p><p>• Facilitate the period-end closing process, resolving any discrepancies promptly.</p>