6 Finance jobs in Kitchener

Job Description

About Labstat

Labstat provides accredited regulatory testing and research services for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, and hemp/CBD products. As a division of Certified Group, Labstat’s global footprint includes state-of-the-art laboratories in Kitchener, Ontario, plus satellite labs in key US and EU markets.

Position Summary

The Business Unit Finance Director is a strategic finance leader and trusted advisor to the Labstat executive team. You’ll direct all aspects of financial management—planning, analysis, controllership, and reporting—ensuring Labstat hits its profitability targets, sustains healthy cash flow, and delivers on aggressive growth and margin objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with Leadership: Advise the Business Unit President and senior operations leaders on financial implications of new products, market expansions, and capital projects.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and rolling-forecast cycles; translate strategic goals into clear financial KPIs (e.g., 15% EBITDA growth, 25% Opex reduction).
• Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly P&L, balance-sheet, and cash-flow dashboards; present variance analyses and strategic recommendations to Certified Group’s CFO and Board.

2. Operational & Commercial Finance

• Pricing & Profitability: Collaborate with Sales to model cost-plus pricing, optimize test-service margins (targeting 20%+ incremental contribution), and monitor customer-segment profitability.
• KPI Tracking: Define and track laboratory throughput, utilization rates, backlog days, and cost-per-test metrics; work with Lab Managers to continuously drive productivity improvements.
• Investment Analysis: Develop business cases for new-capacity investments, equipment upgrades (capex up to $5 million), and M&A opportunities; quantify ROI and payback timelines.

3. Controllership & Compliance

• Reporting Integrity: Oversee month-end close for Canadian entities; ensure timely consolidation with US/EU units under US GAAP.
• Internal Controls: Maintain SOX-ready processes, lead quarterly control reviews, and implement continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance.
• Treasury & Transactions: Supervise billing, collections (DSO target ≤45 days), payables, payroll, and treasury operations; liaise with tax and audit partners.

4. Leadership & Team Development

• Team Management: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (5–7 direct reports), fostering skills in FP&A, accounting, and commercial partnering.
• Culture & Collaboration: Champion a culture of data-driven decision making, cross-functional teamwork, and ongoing process optimization.

Qualifications:

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including P&L ownership in Canada.
• Proven track record in a multi-site, service-oriented or laboratory environment.
• Experience partnering with commercial and operations teams to drive pricing and productivity gains.

Skills & Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Expert in financial modeling, budgeting/forecasting, and KPI-driven performance management.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced Excel; strong ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tool (Power BI, Tableau) experience.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional presenter; able to influence C-suite and Board; track record developing talent.
• Analytical Mindset: Comfort turning complex data into actionable insights; proactive problem solver.

Travel & Flexibility

• Up to 25% travel to US/EU labs; occasional extended stays for major capital projects or integration initiatives.

What we Offer:

• Competitive wages/Bonus incentives
• Benefits
• 4% RRSP Matching
• TFSA’s
• Training Programs
• Social events

Labstat values a diverse workforce.

Labstat values Equal Opportunity and embraces diversity. Begin a dynamic and rewarding career by becoming a member of Labstat’s team of professionals!

Labstat is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA and we invite applicants to contact us for specific requirements.

Job Description

About Labstat

Labstat provides accredited regulatory testing and research services for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, and hemp/CBD products. As a division of Certified Group, Labstat’s global footprint includes state-of-the-art laboratories in Kitchener, Ontario, plus satellite labs in key US and EU markets.

Position Summary

The Business Unit Finance Director is a strategic finance leader and trusted advisor to the Labstat executive team. You’ll direct all aspects of financial management—planning, analysis, controllership, and reporting—ensuring Labstat hits its profitability targets, sustains healthy cash flow, and delivers on aggressive growth and margin objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with Leadership: Advise the Business Unit President and senior operations leaders on financial implications of new products, market expansions, and capital projects.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and rolling-forecast cycles; translate strategic goals into clear financial KPIs (e.g., 15% EBITDA growth, 25% Opex reduction).
• Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly P&L, balance-sheet, and cash-flow dashboards; present variance analyses and strategic recommendations to Certified Group’s CFO and Board.

2. Operational & Commercial Finance

• Pricing & Profitability: Collaborate with Sales to model cost-plus pricing, optimize test-service margins (targeting 20%+ incremental contribution), and monitor customer-segment profitability.
• KPI Tracking: Define and track laboratory throughput, utilization rates, backlog days, and cost-per-test metrics; work with Lab Managers to continuously drive productivity improvements.
• Investment Analysis: Develop business cases for new-capacity investments, equipment upgrades (capex up to $5 million), and M&A opportunities; quantify ROI and payback timelines.

3. Controllership & Compliance

• Reporting Integrity: Oversee month-end close for Canadian entities; ensure timely consolidation with US/EU units under US GAAP.
• Internal Controls: Maintain SOX-ready processes, lead quarterly control reviews, and implement continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance.
• Treasury & Transactions: Supervise billing, collections (DSO target ≤45 days), payables, payroll, and treasury operations; liaise with tax and audit partners.

4. Leadership & Team Development

• Team Management: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (5–7 direct reports), fostering skills in FP&A, accounting, and commercial partnering.
• Culture & Collaboration: Champion a culture of data-driven decision making, cross-functional teamwork, and ongoing process optimization.

Qualifications:

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including P&L ownership in Canada.
• Proven track record in a multi-site, service-oriented or laboratory environment.
• Experience partnering with commercial and operations teams to drive pricing and productivity gains.

Skills & Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Expert in financial modeling, budgeting/forecasting, and KPI-driven performance management.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced Excel; strong ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tool (Power BI, Tableau) experience.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional presenter; able to influence C-suite and Board; track record developing talent.
• Analytical Mindset: Comfort turning complex data into actionable insights; proactive problem solver.

Travel & Flexibility

• Up to 25% travel to US/EU labs; occasional extended stays for major capital projects or integration initiatives.

What we Offer:

• Competitive wages/Bonus incentives
• Benefits
• 4% RRSP Matching
• TFSA’s
• Training Programs
• Social events

Labstat values a diverse workforce.

Labstat values Equal Opportunity and embraces diversity. Begin a dynamic and rewarding career by becoming a member of Labstat’s team of professionals!

Labstat is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA and we invite applicants to contact us for specific requirements.

Job Description

About Labstat

Labstat provides accredited regulatory testing and research services for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, and hemp/CBD products. As a division of Certified Group, Labstat’s global footprint includes state-of-the-art laboratories in Kitchener, Ontario, plus satellite labs in key US and EU markets.

Position Summary

The Business Unit Finance Director is a strategic finance leader and trusted advisor to the Labstat executive team. You’ll direct all aspects of financial management—planning, analysis, controllership, and reporting—ensuring Labstat hits its profitability targets, sustains healthy cash flow, and delivers on aggressive growth and margin objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with Leadership: Advise the Business Unit President and senior operations leaders on financial implications of new products, market expansions, and capital projects.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and rolling-forecast cycles; translate strategic goals into clear financial KPIs (e.g., 15% EBITDA growth, 25% Opex reduction).
• Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly P&L, balance-sheet, and cash-flow dashboards; present variance analyses and strategic recommendations to Certified Group’s CFO and Board.

2. Operational & Commercial Finance

• Pricing & Profitability: Collaborate with Sales to model cost-plus pricing, optimize test-service margins (targeting 20%+ incremental contribution), and monitor customer-segment profitability.
• KPI Tracking: Define and track laboratory throughput, utilization rates, backlog days, and cost-per-test metrics; work with Lab Managers to continuously drive productivity improvements.
• Investment Analysis: Develop business cases for new-capacity investments, equipment upgrades (capex up to $5 million), and M&A opportunities; quantify ROI and payback timelines.

3. Controllership & Compliance

• Reporting Integrity: Oversee month-end close for Canadian entities; ensure timely consolidation with US/EU units under US GAAP.
• Internal Controls: Maintain SOX-ready processes, lead quarterly control reviews, and implement continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance.
• Treasury & Transactions: Supervise billing, collections (DSO target ≤45 days), payables, payroll, and treasury operations; liaise with tax and audit partners.

4. Leadership & Team Development

• Team Management: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (5–7 direct reports), fostering skills in FP&A, accounting, and commercial partnering.
• Culture & Collaboration: Champion a culture of data-driven decision making, cross-functional teamwork, and ongoing process optimization.

Qualifications:

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including P&L ownership in Canada.
• Proven track record in a multi-site, service-oriented or laboratory environment.
• Experience partnering with commercial and operations teams to drive pricing and productivity gains.

Skills & Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Expert in financial modeling, budgeting/forecasting, and KPI-driven performance management.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced Excel; strong ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tool (Power BI, Tableau) experience.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional presenter; able to influence C-suite and Board; track record developing talent.
• Analytical Mindset: Comfort turning complex data into actionable insights; proactive problem solver.

Travel & Flexibility

• Up to 25% travel to US/EU labs; occasional extended stays for major capital projects or integration initiatives.

What we Offer:

• Competitive wages/Bonus incentives
• Benefits
• 4% RRSP Matching
• TFSA’s
• Training Programs
• Social events

Labstat values a diverse workforce.

Labstat values Equal Opportunity and embraces diversity. Begin a dynamic and rewarding career by becoming a member of Labstat’s team of professionals!

Labstat is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA and we invite applicants to contact us for specific requirements.

Job Description

About Labstat

Labstat provides accredited regulatory testing and research services for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, and hemp/CBD products. As a division of Certified Group, Labstat’s global footprint includes state-of-the-art laboratories in Kitchener, Ontario, plus satellite labs in key US and EU markets.

Position Summary

The Business Unit Finance Director is a strategic finance leader and trusted advisor to the Labstat executive team. You’ll direct all aspects of financial management—planning, analysis, controllership, and reporting—ensuring Labstat hits its profitability targets, sustains healthy cash flow, and delivers on aggressive growth and margin objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with Leadership: Advise the Business Unit President and senior operations leaders on financial implications of new products, market expansions, and capital projects.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and rolling-forecast cycles; translate strategic goals into clear financial KPIs (e.g., 15% EBITDA growth, 25% Opex reduction).
• Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly P&L, balance-sheet, and cash-flow dashboards; present variance analyses and strategic recommendations to Certified Group’s CFO and Board.

2. Operational & Commercial Finance

• Pricing & Profitability: Collaborate with Sales to model cost-plus pricing, optimize test-service margins (targeting 20%+ incremental contribution), and monitor customer-segment profitability.
• KPI Tracking: Define and track laboratory throughput, utilization rates, backlog days, and cost-per-test metrics; work with Lab Managers to continuously drive productivity improvements.
• Investment Analysis: Develop business cases for new-capacity investments, equipment upgrades (capex up to $5 million), and M&A opportunities; quantify ROI and payback timelines.

3. Controllership & Compliance

• Reporting Integrity: Oversee month-end close for Canadian entities; ensure timely consolidation with US/EU units under US GAAP.
• Internal Controls: Maintain SOX-ready processes, lead quarterly control reviews, and implement continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance.
• Treasury & Transactions: Supervise billing, collections (DSO target ≤45 days), payables, payroll, and treasury operations; liaise with tax and audit partners.

4. Leadership & Team Development

• Team Management: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (5–7 direct reports), fostering skills in FP&A, accounting, and commercial partnering.
• Culture & Collaboration: Champion a culture of data-driven decision making, cross-functional teamwork, and ongoing process optimization.

Qualifications:

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including P&L ownership in Canada.
• Proven track record in a multi-site, service-oriented or laboratory environment.
• Experience partnering with commercial and operations teams to drive pricing and productivity gains.

Skills & Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Expert in financial modeling, budgeting/forecasting, and KPI-driven performance management.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced Excel; strong ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tool (Power BI, Tableau) experience.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional presenter; able to influence C-suite and Board; track record developing talent.
• Analytical Mindset: Comfort turning complex data into actionable insights; proactive problem solver.

Travel & Flexibility

• Up to 25% travel to US/EU labs; occasional extended stays for major capital projects or integration initiatives.

What we Offer:

• Competitive wages/Bonus incentives
• Benefits
• 4% RRSP Matching
• TFSA’s
• Training Programs
• Social events

Labstat values a diverse workforce.

Labstat values Equal Opportunity and embraces diversity. Begin a dynamic and rewarding career by becoming a member of Labstat’s team of professionals!

Labstat is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA and we invite applicants to contact us for specific requirements.

Job Description

Schlegel Urban Developments

Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. is a mid-sized Kitchener based real estate development and management company. The company is recognized for it’s master planned residential subdivision projects and unique commercial developments, the most prominent being the mixed-use Williamsburg Town Centre and Wallaceton Marketplace, the Bauer Marketplace in Waterloo and the St. Jacobs Market District, home to Canada’s largest year-round indoor/outdoor farmers’ market and the new Stockyards brewery and restaurant.

A family-owned business, Schlegel Urban Developments is a hands on organization with a committed and talented team. We are looking for that right individual who is looking to combine their passion for accounting with an interest for real estate, development and property management to join our growing and highly effective accounting team.

Finance Manager

Reporting directly to the Controller, in this new role, the Finance Manager is responsible for the following:

• Develop, review and update policies and procedures for accounting cycle
• Manage tenant files and ensure lease details accurately accounted for in accordance with accounting standards
• Manage annual operating cost reconciliation process with tenants
• Review tenant ledgers to ensure charges/recoveries/deposits accurately posted
• Record routine transactions (mortgage payments, recurring journal entries, amortization etc.)
• Support the Controller with month end and year end closing procedures including balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the Controller with construction financing draws for future construction and land development projects
• Support the Controller with monthly filings and payments for EHT, HST, WSIB, Corporate tax instalments
• Review general ledger monthly for accuracy and variance from budget and investigate variances for reasonableness
• Support the Controller with annual budgeting process
• Prepare various accounting reports and analysis as required
• Support VP Leasing & Commercial Real Estate and property management staff in financial accounting matters
• Support reporting to external parties (banks, MPAC, CRA etc.)
• Provide guidance and leadership to accounts receivable/accounts payable staff

Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting management role
• CPA designation considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Yardi products an asset, but not required, on-site training will be available
• Property management experience an asset
• Independent self-starter that enjoys a hands-on small team environment
• Excels at demonstrating attention to detail and achieving accuracy while adhering to deadlines on a consistent basis
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including tact, diplomacy and judgement to problem solve independently and in collaboration with other team members

Schedule

• Minimum 4 days in office

Salary

• $70,000 - $75,000, adjusted for experience

To apply please send resume and cover letter to:

We thank all interested candidates, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How Schlegel Urban Developments supports our Team Members:

• Benefits
• Company-matched RRSP contributions
• Free & confidential access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation

Schlegel Urban Developments is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

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