Our client is seeking a proactive, analytically driven Senior Accountant to lead the modernization of their finance department and support a critical leadership transition. This is a 6-month interim contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion, based in Brampton with a 5-day-a-week on-site requirement. You will serve as a bridge between current manual operations and a modernized finance function. This role is designed for a high-performing CPA (or CPA candidate) who possesses the "strong personality" needed to challenge inefficient legacy practices, take over decision-making authority from ownership, and drive operational value beyond basic transaction processing.
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Advantages
Culture: A stable, niche manufacturing firm of 55 employees. The environment is casual (jeans and sneakers are the norm) but fast paced.
Hours: 8:30-4:30PM; Regular business hours with no expected overtime or weekends.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include full-cycle accounting, executing month-end and year-end closing processes, identifying and implementing improvements to transition the company from "old-fashioned," paper-based manual approvals to efficient, technology-driven workflows. Inventory & COGS Management: Conduct deep-dive analysis into inventory valuation and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), addressing manual discrepancies and lack of automated scanning systems. Provide guidance and oversight to the junior accounting team (A/P and Payroll), ensuring bank reconciliations and time-tracking protocols are accurate and timely.
Qualifications
CPA Designation: Preferred; candidates nearing completion with significant relevant experience will be considered.
Industry Expertise: 4+ years of progressive experience specifically within a Manufacturing environment (Food & Beverage or CPG preferred).
Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to go beyond "processing" to provide high-level analysis that identifies cost savings and operational improvements.
ERP Savvy: Experience with Spire or similar manufacturing ERP systems; comfort working in a less-automated environment with the vision to improve it.
Summary
You will serve as a bridge between current manual operations and a modernized finance function. This role is designed for a high-performing CPA (or CPA candidate) who possesses the "strong personality" needed to challenge inefficient legacy practices, take over decision-making authority from ownership, and drive operational value beyond basic transaction processing. If you're looking to make an impact and progress in your career, send your resume in Word to michelle.campanaro@randstad.ca.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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Our client is seeking a proactive, analytically driven Senior Accountant to lead the modernization of their finance department and support a critical leadership transition. This is a 6-month interim contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion, based in Brampton with a 5-day-a-week on-site requirement. You will serve as a bridge between current manual operations and a modernized finance function. This role is designed for a high-performing CPA (or CPA candidate) who possesses the "strong personality" needed to challenge inefficient legacy practices, take over decision-making authority from ownership, and drive operational value beyond basic transaction processing.
Advantages
Culture: A stable, niche manufacturing firm of 55 employees. The environment is casual (jeans and sneakers are the norm) but fast paced.
Hours: 8:30-4:30PM; Regular business hours with no expected overtime or weekends.
Responsibilities
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Key responsibilities include full-cycle accounting, executing month-end and year-end closing processes, identifying and implementing improvements to transition the company from "old-fashioned," paper-based manual approvals to efficient, technology-driven workflows. Inventory & COGS Management: Conduct deep-dive analysis into inventory valuation and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), addressing manual discrepancies and lack of automated scanning systems. Provide guidance and oversight to the junior accounting team (A/P and Payroll), ensuring bank reconciliations and time-tracking protocols are accurate and timely.
Qualifications
CPA Designation: Preferred; candidates nearing completion with significant relevant experience will be considered.
Industry Expertise: 4+ years of progressive experience specifically within a Manufacturing environment (Food & Beverage or CPG preferred).
Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to go beyond "processing" to provide high-level analysis that identifies cost savings and operational improvements.
ERP Savvy: Experience with Spire or similar manufacturing ERP systems; comfort working in a less-automated environment with the vision to improve it.
Summary
You will serve as a bridge between current manual operations and a modernized finance function. This role is designed for a high-performing CPA (or CPA candidate) who possesses the "strong personality" needed to challenge inefficient legacy practices, take over decision-making authority from ownership, and drive operational value beyond basic transaction processing. If you're looking to make an impact and progress in your career, send your resume in Word to michelle.campanaro@randstad.ca.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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