<p>We are looking for a dedicated Financial Manager to join our client's team for this hybrid (on site primary) role in Kitchener- Waterloo, Ontario. This position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee financial reporting, tax compliance, and support strategic decision-making across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid grasp of corporate tax and financial reporting practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across various entities.</p><p>• Supervise the general ledger team and provide guidance on tax preparation, workpapers, and open items.</p><p>• Present financial reports to senior leadership, including the Controller, and provide insights to support decision-making.</p><p>• Review internally prepared tax returns and handle complex sections, focusing on operations within Ontario.</p><p>• Collaborate on financial planning and analysis initiatives to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Oversee year-end audits and ensure compliance with all relevant standards.</p><p>• Manage financial operations for over 5 entities, including active and holding companies, with occasional consolidation tasks.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to compliance standards and regulatory requirements across all financial activities.</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><strong>Job Description: Accounting Manager – 1-year contract</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client in Kitchener is seeking an Accounting Manager for a 1-year contract. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day management of AP/AR functions, lead month-end and year-end close activities, and handle trust accounting reconciliations related to real estate closings. The ideal professional is hands-on, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to manage competing deadlines in a collaborative team environment. Working arrangement is onsite, 5 days weekly. Free parking is available.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and execute full-cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.</li><li>Conduct bank and trust account reconciliations, especially in conjunction with month-end (due by the 23rd of the following month) and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reports, and handle trust accounting specific to real estate closings.</li><li>Manage the monthly closing process, ensuring transaction completeness and reconciliation accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries; review and ensure proper documentation for all entries.</li><li>Perform advanced Excel analyses, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to support reporting and reconciliations.</li><li>Support or lead a small team as business needs require.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain records in accordance with law/real estate industry standards.</li><li>Adapt to learning new tasks and accounting systems as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our client's team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will act as a trusted financial partner, providing strategic insights and analytics to enhance profitability and drive company performance. You will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and support the development of accounting staff, contributing to the organization’s long-term success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage financial reporting and business control functions for designated operating areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Review, analyze, and enhance systems and control processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the finance department.</p><p>• Communicate the company’s financial status and tax position to senior management and functional leaders.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with external statutory regulations and internal corporate policies.</p><p>• Partner closely with operations and sales teams, regularly visiting business locations to monitor performance and recommend improvements.</p><p>• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and actual financial reports in collaboration with various departments.</p><p>• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to focus on operational performance and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Advise senior management on actions needed to enhance financial results and achieve budgetary goals.</p><p>• Assist in creating business cases for capital expenditure projects to support strategic initiatives.</p>
<p><strong>Controller – Waterloo, Ontario</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to join their growing team in Waterloo, Ontario. As a key member of the leadership group, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, leading a high-performing team, and supporting the strategic financial direction of the company.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team, including Accounting and IT.</li><li>Oversee and ensure accuracy of financial reporting for major projects.</li><li>Conduct regular departmental meetings with project managers and other team leads to review project status and address financial matters.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of monthly progress draws, ensuring timely invoicing and compliance with contractual holdbacks and lien requirements.</li><li>Develop and implement robust forecasting and budgeting frameworks to drive effective financial planning.</li><li>Deliver monthly management reports that provide key insights for senior leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate audits and tax-related activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting related processes.</li><li>Establish and maintain reporting systems that drive efficiency and accuracy across operating entities.</li><li>Evaluate team members’ performance with a focus on development and upholding high standards of accountability.</li><li>Utilize Sage 300 and Procore to enhance financial process efficiency and reporting capabilities.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Controller, with a strong construction-industry background, to join our team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and lead a team to achieve organizational goals. Your expertise will drive effective financial management and provide valuable insights to support decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p>• Prepare and manage consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards (4 operating companies and several other holding companies).</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes, including journal entries and working papers for multiple entities.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and manage treasury functions, including monthly draws for construction projects.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, supporting their growth and attention to detail.</p><p>• Review payroll, including payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to provide accurate job costing and financial reporting.</p><p>• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems, such as Sage Intacct and ProCore.</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting workflows.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and accountants during year-end processes and audits.</p>
