Controller<p>The Director of Finance, reporting to the VP of Corporate Services and CFO, will oversee budgeting, forecasting, system and process improvements, as well as manage all special projects within the Corporate Services department.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Roles and Responsibilities</strong></p><p>-Oversee the management, design, and implementation of budgeting systems and processes.</p><p>-Develop and implement a quarterly forecasting model to provide accurate and timely information to the Senior Leadership Team.</p><p>-Enhance internal reporting for the Senior Leadership Team to drive operational efficiencies and cost reductions.</p><p>-Lead the analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results.</p><p>-Proactively identify issues and implement process/policy improvements to streamline accounting processes.</p><p>-Modernize and automate critical accounting processes such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and the month-end close process.</p><p>-Develop and execute an IT roadmap for finance, including the implementation and upgrade of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).</p><p>-Design and coordinate the implementation of the integration between ERP and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.</p><p>-Evaluate optional plans by identifying outcomes and potential returns.</p><p>-Provide recommendations for financial actions by assessing options in relation to organizational goals.</p><p>-Design and generate key reports using either management reporting tools or Power BI.</p><p>-Prepare the Corporate Canada Annual Charity Return, Non-Profit Organization (NPO) tax return, and coordinate the annual corporate insurance renewal.</p><p>-Address ad hoc requests and undertake special projects and analyses as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.</p><p>-Foster and maintain strong working relationships with the finance team and other key internal stakeholders.</p><p>-Serve as a backup for the Director, Finance & Corporate Services.</p><p>-Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations</p><p>-Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts</p><p>-Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required</p><p>-Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash</p><p>-Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis</p><p>-Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible</p><p>-Perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities</p><p>-Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports</p><p>-Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll</p><p>-Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques</p>Senior Finance Manager<p>Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, for their Plant Operations. They would be responsible for providing leadership in driving financial processes, measurements, and analytics to support plant operations in achieving their financial targets and key initiatives. In addition to working very closely with the Corporate Finance leadership team, the Senior Finance Manager will partner with the Canadian and US Directors of Operations in: </p><p> </p><p>-Developing common company-wide operating metrics and best tools.</p><p>-Deploying management systems to support achievement of financial & operational targets.</p><p>-Driving/supporting operational continuously improvement, leveraging financial analytics and models.</p><p>-Supporting the assessment and prioritization of required investments across the organization in new business activities and initiatives to improve operating efficiencies.</p><p>-Developing and training of financial staff to support operational excellence.</p><p> </p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>· Drive processes in support of the forecast & budgeting activities at the plant level, ensuring appropriate linkages between financial and operating metrics.</p><p>· Implement management systems to support achievement of key plant initiatives.</p><p>· Leadership in identifying risks/opportunities and providing headlights on financial trends and variances to forecasts/budgets.</p><p>· Provide financial and business advice & recommendations to the plant management teams to support driving operational excellence and achievement of targets.</p><p>· Ownership for deploying common financial tools and standardized processes & reporting to support achievement of profit targets and plant operating initiatives.</p><p>· Support the plants in performing risk assessments and develop, support & monitor business control requirements to ensure risks are effectively mitigated.</p><p>· Leadership in assessing and identifying any control issues and partner with plant management team to develop solutions and train staff on control requirements</p>Operations Controller<p>Are you ready to take charge of financial operations and special projects within a thriving and dynamic organization in Abbotsford? We are seeking an Operations Controller to join a stable, innovative company, which offers a flexible and positive working environment! This full-time permanent role promises a thrilling journey through diverse projects, exciting challenges, and a collaborative atmosphere.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Day to day duties: </strong></p><p><br></p><p>· Prepare work-in-progress reports, providing timely analysis to the project management team.</p><p>· Review and evaluate project progress based on the percentage of completion method.</p><p>· Ensure project forecasts align with cash flow requirements and client billings.</p><p>· Monitor costs, delivering detailed analysis to the finance and operations team.</p><p>· Control budgets periodically, providing detailed cost reporting updates to the finance & operations department.</p><p>· Manage a stellar team of three staff overseeing financial aspects of all programs and projects.</p><p>· Apply percentage completion revenue recognition for projects in CAD & USD.</p><p>· Monthly calculations and monitoring of Work in Progress, Cost Goods Sold, Deferred Revenue, and other relevant GL Accounts.</p><p>· Report monthly project-based reporting and analysis to Project Managers and Leadership.</p><p>· Drive budgeting and forecasting for all projects and programs.</p><p>· Manage the billing team, ensuring compliance with various invoicing requirements.</p><p>· Provide comprehensive financial reporting for projects and programs.</p><p>· Ensure alignment with organization portfolio controls governance and objectives.</p><p>· Assist with updating projections on cash flows, resource plans, and contingency usage.</p><p>· Define work scope, prepare schedules, and budgets for various-sized projects.</p><p>· Assist with adhoc financial reporting tasks, as required. </p>VP Finance<p>If you're driven by high expectations this could be the job for you. You might be a good fit for this position if you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. If you want to work for a successful company, Robert Half has an opportunity for a VP Finance to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department. Based in the Toronto, Ontario area, this opening for a VP Finance is a permanent position. To succeed in this role, you will need to plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead departmental staff. This position is for candidates who can effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo. Do you want exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth? This is a good position for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Your responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>- Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies</p><p><br></p><p>- Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals</p><p><br></p><p>- Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts</p><p><br></p><p>- Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis</p><p><br></p><p>- Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection</p><p><br></p><p>- Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation</p><p><br></p><p>- Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll</p><p><br></p><p>- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis</p><p><br></p><p>- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies</p><p><br></p><p>- Ensure client satisfaction by reviewing deliverables of self and team</p><p><br></p><p>- Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed</p>Finance Manager<p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance, and business systems professionals. </p><p><br></p><p>Our Ottawa area client is currently looking for an Interim Part-Time Bilingual Controller. </p><p>This is a 6-month engagement offering a hybrid work model. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Bilingual Controller will be responsible for:</p><p>-Review all expenses and prepare reports and present financial reports to the Finance Committee and attend Committee meetings</p><p>-Manage budgeting and financial planning processes and collaborate with Finance Directors on financial audits.</p><p>-Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations, compliance with budgets and accurate categorization of expenses, as well as overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.</p><p>-Collaborate with Finance Directors on financial audits.</p><p>-Provide financial advice and support and suggest continuous improvement initiatives for financial processes.</p><p>-Other duties as needed </p><p><br></p>Audit Manager<p>Robert Half is currently working with a non profit client seeking a Finance Manager for an interim opportunity. If you are interested and have non profit and/or property management experience, please apply below.</p><p><br></p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Assist with reviewing social enterprises to possibly close certain locations</li><li>Plan and implement a variety of risk-based internal audits to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls are in place.</li><li>Develop audit programs and perform various types of financial, performance, operational, and comprehensive assurance engagements to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and the efficiency of operations.</li><li>Assess risk and provide recommendations to improve existing policies and procedures, ensuring that internal controls and systems operate effectively and efficiently. </li><li>Liaise with stakeholders regarding internal control compliance and risk matters, such as the overall quality of internal controls efficiency, risk management, best practices, findings and recommendations of internal audit and risk assessment work.</li><li>Prepare audit reports and document findings; present and communicate audit results to varying levels of management and/or the Board. </li></ul>VP/CFO<p>Robert Half is currently working with a client seeking a VP/CFO. The VP/CFO must have an ability to work well with the President and other senior executives. As well, the VP/CFO would require strong analytical, strategic-planning, operational and communication skills. A combination of industry and public accounting experience is preferred. Are you an experienced VP/CFO looking for a challenging role at an established company? Then this may be the role for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>- Manage hiring and training for accounting and finance staff</p><p><br></p><p>- Provide the finance and accounting functions with strategic management</p><p><br></p><p>- Knowledge of financial consolidations.</p><p><br></p><p>- Manage the relationship with independent auditors</p><p><br></p><p>- Identify and control business risks and insurance requirements</p><p><br></p><p>- Handle investor and investment institution relationships</p><p><br></p><p>- Maintain the integrity of a company's financial information and suggest improvements</p><p><br></p><p>- Supervise vendor relationships</p><p><br></p><p>- Supervise all personnel in the finance department</p><p><br></p><p>- Oversee implementations and upgrades for financial systems</p><p><br></p><p>- Ensure staff compliance with provincial and federal laws and company's policies</p><p><br></p><p>- Analyze if cash flow is appropriate for the organization's operations</p><p><br></p><p>- Supervise accounting policies, procedures and internal controls</p>Finance Manager<p>Robert Half is looking for self-motivated leader to drive change while mentoring, leading, training, and developing an accounting team for a Burnaby based, national distribution company. Holding responsibility for the month end close and reporting to the CFO, this role would provide oversight to a team of accountants while participating in corporate wide initiatives around process improvement, and transformational change. </p><p><br></p><p>- Assisting, training, and managing a team of accountants, reviewing work and providing feedback as necessary</p><p>- Preparation and review of monthly reporting, variance analysis, financial statements, and budgets to ensure accuracy and flag any points of significance</p><p>- Preparing financial and operational reporting to support decision making</p><p>- Maintenance and development of internal control frameworks</p><p>- Identify and drive process improvement</p><p>- Development of budgeting, forecasting, and modelling </p><p>- Assisting with special projects as needed</p>Finance Manager<p>Our esteemed client, situated in the vibrant Lower Mainland of Vancouver, BC, is actively seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role will directly report to the Vice President of Finance, assuming a critical position in orchestrating month-end processes and crafting comprehensive financial statements. Beyond traditional duties, this role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate, refine operational frameworks, and champion efficiencies. Embracing a hybrid work model, the Finance Manager will enjoy a balanced blend of remote and in-office collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Spearhead the meticulous preparation of monthly consolidations and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.</li><li>Exercise diligent oversight over the month-end procedures, meticulously curating workbooks to comprehensively account for the entire balance sheet.</li><li>Supervise and meticulously review all journal entries and transactions recorded within the general ledger, maintaining the highest standards of precision.</li><li>Drive efficiency in inventory management, overseeing monthly cycle counts and bolstering adherence to control protocols.</li><li>Conduct thorough financial analysis, offering invaluable insights into variances and emerging trends.</li><li>Contribute to the meticulous year-end budgeting process, leveraging expertise to refine forecasting methodologies.</li><li>Serve as the resident subject matter expert during review engagements conducted by external accounting firms, offering guidance and insight.</li><li>Methodically document all accounting procedures, cultivating a repository of best practices and procedural guidelines.</li><li>Champion process enhancements, actively participating in the implementation of streamlined workflows.</li><li>Collaborate in the integration of robust controls, fortifying the financial framework against risk.</li><li>Contribute to ERP improvement projects, leveraging expertise to optimize system functionality.</li><li>Facilitate day-to-day cash management operations, ensuring liquidity needs are met with precision.</li><li>Undertake additional responsibilities as dictated by operational exigencies.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>Accounting Manager<p>Our client is a full-service Real Estate company with a strong history working on some of the largest and most breathtaking projects in North America. With more than 400 acres in our growing portfolio, our client operates over 4 million square feet of commercial space with over 3.5 million square feet of commercial and residential space under construction.</p><p>This role is based out of their corporate office, located in Downtown Vancouver, and offer a collaborative work environment in a modern office setting with the flexibility to work 1-2 days from home.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will manage full cycle reporting, maintain and improve processes and controls as well as support a team of accounting professionals working on a growing portfolio of commercial and rental properties. This individual will be an integral part of the team and should be detail-oriented, self-motivated and have the desire to work with a dynamic and fast paced.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Oversee accounting function within the assigned commercial portfolio.</p><p>• Manage day to day activities of a team of property accountants and a portfolio of properties.</p><p>• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of annual, quarterly and monthly activities, by reviewing, providing feedback, being hands on when necessary, on the following:</p><p>o Monthly close and reports</p><p>o Quarterly reports</p><p>o Annual budgets</p><p>o Annual CAM reconciliations billings</p><p>• Prepares reports to senior management with insightful analysis of financial results and issues that arise.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all monthly, quarterly and annual internal/external financial statements and reports.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, construction, leasing, finance, etc.) within the organization to translate property level actions into accurate financial results while adhering to financial reporting requirements.</p><p>• Assists in external audits, ensuring PBCs are provided in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Continuously educate and communicate with internal teams on various accounting policies and internal control requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Managerial / Supervisory responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide guidance and training to the existing team and new members.</p><p>• Monitor team performance and provide feedback to drive improvement and administering performance evaluations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ad Hoc duties / Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Support IPP Finance and Accounting teams with special projects and ad-hoc analysis</p><p>• Take on special projects and analysis as required.</p><p>• Contribute to improvements in departmental processes, internal controls and team development.</p><p>• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>