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Senior Sourcing Specialist – Public Sector
Mississauga – Hybrid. Full-Time, Permanent.
$100,000 – $110,000 + Public Sector benefits and pension

We are recruiting for one of our favourite Public Sector clients, based in Mississauga. They are
seeking a smart, well presented, consultative Procurement professional to join their excellent
team.

As a potential candidate you will need to have a strong indirect procurement background with
category experience in either IT, Professional Services, Facilities, Marketing or Construction.
You will have a strong Strategic Sourcing background with experience of running complex RFx
(RFP, RFQ, RFI) and negotiating complex agreements and contracts. You will ideally have
some Public Sector experience, however this is not vital for this role as long as you are the right
fit for the team.

Although the title is Senior Sourcing Specialist, the role is at the Category Manager level for
most organizations. This position has a strong salary, great job security and amazing benefits,
including a government pension. They are a flexible employer, who offer great work/life
balance. This role is unlike many government procurement roles. It is not just administrative
and process based, they are seeking a dynamic, consultative Sourcing professional.

If you are looking for an exciting role, with a high performing team, but in a stable environment.
This could be the role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 6+ years’ indirect procurement experience.
  • Strong RFP experience
  •  Some experience or knowledge of Public Sector Procurement
  •  Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
  •  Experience in working in a high performing team

How to Apply

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to [email protected]

Bookkeeper / General Accountant (25-30 Hours Per Week)
Mississauga, ON (On Site)
$30 – $40 Per Hour 

Our client is a small, family business that prides themselves in high quality footwear design. They are currently seeking a skilled bookkeeper to support their accounting needs. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a great company that been around for nearly 50 years. 

Responsibilities

  • Full cycle accounting 
  • Bookkeeping
  • Handle accounts payable
  • Cashflow management
  • Bank reconciliations 
  • Account reconciliations 
  • Preparing journal entries

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in manufacturing, retail or wholesale
  • Experience with importing and exporting is a strong asset 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Strong attention to detail and organized
  • Knowledge in multi-currency 

How to apply?

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume in confidence to [email protected] Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Senior Accountant 
Richmond Hill, ON (Hybrid)
$80,000 – $90,000 + Benefits

Our client is an established global company that is looking to add to their accounting team.

This is a great opportunity to work in an extremely unique, government-based setting. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to focus on the full cycle accounting of the subsidiary

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire accounting cycle for the general ledger, overseeing reconciliation of payroll, accruals, bank statements, pre-payments, and tax accounts.
  •  Ensure thorough reconciliation of all accounts to the general ledger, supported by appropriate documentation. 
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in accounting records. 
  • Oversee Inter-company Transactions, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations. 
  • Conduct monthly IFRS financial reporting and analyze financial statements, including income taxes. 
  • Develop and monitor expense and capital expenditure budgets as needed. 
  •  Collaborate with internal and external auditors to fulfill audit information requirements and address inquiries. 
  •  Supervise the accounts receivable process and ensure timely collection of funds within approved terms.
  • Manage accounts payable procedures, including electronic payment setup. 
  • Perform cost analysis and oversee inventory valuation. 
  •  Lead month-end and year-end closing activities. 
  • Undertake miscellaneous tasks and projects as necessary.

Requirements:

  • CA, CPA or CGA designation is a must
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience on full cycle accounting

Skills and Competencies:

  • Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill
  • Strong understanding of excel (i.e.: databases, pivots, nesting complex formulas)

How to apply?

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume in confidence to [email protected] Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

 

Senior Acquisitions Analyst – Real Estate Development 
North York, ON – Onsite
$100,000 – $125,000 Base Plus Bonus & Great Benefits 

Our client is a very active real estate development company. Reporting to the Senior Management Team, this key member of the team will play a crucial role in evaluating potential investment opportunities and providing insightful analysis to support informed decision-making. This position involves project modelling, analysis, tracking, thorough industry research, analyzing financial data, assessing market trends to identify promising investment prospects and reporting on all aspects of the development process to the Management Team.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive research on various investment opportunities, including equities, fixed income, real estate, and alternative investments.
  • Gather and analyze financial statements, market data, industry reports, and other relevant information to assess investment viability.
  • Perform due diligence on potential investment targets, including evaluating financial performance, competitive positioning, and growth potential.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining financial models to assess investment returns, profitability, cash flow projections, and other relevant financial metrics.
  • Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to evaluate the impact of market fluctuations and economic variables on investment performance.
  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts and data scientists to enhance modeling techniques and incorporate advanced analytical tools.
  • Prepare investment memos and reports outlining findings, analysis, and recommendations for investment opportunities.
  • Present investment proposals to senior management, articulating the rationale behind recommendations and potential risks.
  • Continuously monitor existing investments and provide regular updates on performance, market conditions, and any necessary adjustments to investment strategies.
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging sectors, innovative technologies, and other potential areas of investment focus.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience with real estate finance, or development management
  • Experience conducting financial analysis for potential land/real estate acquisitions using advanced models in MS-Excel
  • Experience developing and maintaining budgets, project proformas, cash flow projections and financial reports
  • Strong understanding of development financing (typical financing structures at various stages of development) and land economics.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by emailing your resume to [email protected]. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Accounts Payable Specialist 

Toronto, Ontario (in- office) 

$65,000- $75,000 salary 

 

This midtown real estate developer prides themselves on being one of the most established and respected within the GTA. The role is excellent for those who thrive in fast paced environments.

 

Main Responsibilities:
• Receive and sort invoices, check invoices for accuracy and code invoices, and post invoices in accounting system
• Prepare for cheque and electronic payments
• Prepare monthly HST reports
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Check batch list at month end to ensure invoices are entered correctly and resolve discrepancies
• Subcontract invoices – check accuracy of each progress billings – contract value, previously billed, and holdback matches to our records. Review invoice package for documents required under each contract
• Reconcile vendor accounts including subcontractors’ final settlement at the end of project and holdback reconciliations
• Main contact for vendor inquiries
• Maintain tracking for invoices that are on hold
• Banking duties, deposits and administrative duties as required

The Ideal Candidate
• 2+ years AP experience, preferably in real estate
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure in a fast paced environment and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload

How to Apply

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to [email protected]

 

Financial Reporting Manager

North York, Ontario – 4 days per week in the office

$100,000-$120,000 annual salary, good benefits, and vacation

Posted on November 28, 2022.

Our client is a Toronto-based real estate company with a long and successful history in the city. They are looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to join the firm and supervise 1-2 individuals. This position offers an excellent opportunity to move away from a public accounting firm (if you have not already) and into industry while working on more than just financial reporting. This CFO is the type of person to give you more interesting/challenging responsibilities if that is what you want, as you grow with the company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of year-end and interim financial statements. This opportunity comes with perks such as better hours than audit firms, free parking, good benefits, and vacation time-off. They are a company committed to having a positive work culture.

In the role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Preparation of financial statements and papers for auditors and participants in a timely manner and in accordance with Company standards
  • Handle the filing of corporate taxes
  • Handle the budgets that are used in the year-end process
  • Assist with administrative tasks within the financial reporting department
  • Assist with Joint Venture tax
  • Ad-hoc duties as assigned within the financial reporting team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree in accounting/finance/business with CPA designation
  • Foundational public accounting with audit experience is required
  • Experience with financial statements, tax, and working paper packages
  • Experience within the real estate industry is considered an asset
  • Strong communication skills

How to Apply

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to [email protected]

 

Procurement Manager – Packaging and Food
Newmarket (Hybrid)
$115,000 – $130,000 Plus Benefits

About the Job

We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager for this Food Manufacturing Company in Newmarket.  They are seeking a strong Purchasing professional with experience in buying packaging suitable for the large retailers.  You should have experience in buying plastic bags, boxes and corrugate for production to retailer standards.  Once you have bought the goods, you will responsible to tracking the orders and managing the inventory.  A positive and proactive approach is vital for when challenges and issues present themselves in this fast moving environment. 

This is a varied role for a growing company.  You will also have the opportunity to buy the raw materials (food) during busy periods.  As this is a growing company there will be opportunity for growth and development.  If you are a passionate, motivated packaging and food Procurement professional with experience working for in the Food Manufacturing sector, this could be role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 5+ years of Procurement experience
  • Strong packaging experience – plastics and corrugate
  • Raw material/Food/Ingredient experience
  • Food Manufacturing experience
  • Excellent communications and negotiation skills
  • A positive and passionate approach

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  If you’re interested, email your resume to [email protected]

Senior Global Procurement Manager – Electro Mechanical
Toronto, East, ON
$120,000 – $130,000 base + 10% bonus, 3 weeks vacation & health/dental benefits

Our client is a cutting edge Canadian Engineering company, specializing in new technologies, with a global outreach.  They are seeking a Strategic Procurement professional, with global purchasing experience in the Electro-Mechanical Category. You will be responsible for a multi-million dollar spend on a broad range of products including – Electric Motors, Drives, Compressors, ECU’s and pumps.

The role also includes manage a small international team. You will be tasked with developing a Global Category Strategy and rolling it out across the company. Experience of working with different cultures and sourcing from different countries is vital.

If you are seeking a dynamic, broad and truly global role, in a leading engineering/manufacturing company, this role could be for you.

As the ideal candidates you will have:

  • 10 years’ Procurement experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment
  • Experience in Sourcing Electro-Mechanical parts and machines
  • Global Procurement experience
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Electrical Engineering background or degree would be an asset

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those
applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re
interested, email your resume to [email protected]

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid
$100,000 – $115,000 + bonus & vacation with excellent benefits

Posted on April 22, 2022.

This large Canadian organization based in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to cover the professional services spend for the company including recruitment, consulting, IT services, and travel. The potential candidate will be a seasoned individual with experience in negotiating complex professional services contracts. If you are an experienced Procurement professional keen on working in an environment that allows for opportunities for growth and development within a company that is a household name, this job could be a great match for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 5+ years procurement experience
  • Excellent relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Experience with strong vendor scoring and managing vendor performance
  • Strong professional services/IT category experience
  • Strong contracts experience
  • Impeccable communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Bilingualism is an asset

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

 

Project Accountant 

Markham, Ontario (in office)

$60,000- $75,000 annual 

Positioned as industry experts in the construction business, this active development company is looking to fill the role of project accountant to join their team.

Responsibilities:

  • Work in hand with project managers on accounting details
  • Conduct monthly reports (trial balance, accounts payable, cost ledger reports, etc)
  • Manage the entirety of the AP process
  • Prepare both monthly and annual HST fillings
  • Coding, entering data/ information on certain projects under development and construction
  • Contribute to year end financial reports
  • Aid in various other projects and tasks as required

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in business or accounting
  • Minimum of 3 years in an accounting role
  • Excel knowledge must be strong
  • Communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Experience using Newstar is considered an asset

How to Apply

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to [email protected]