Finance Manager

Accounting, Reporting and Controls

Lead the Firms accounting and financial management functions, including financial controls, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement.

Maintain the general ledger, supporting schedules, bank and trust reconciliations, and month-end/year-end working papers.

Prepare financial statements and corporate tax filings and coordinate year-end reporting with external accountants and auditors.

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, government remittances, filings, and regulatory compliance.

Budgeting, Cash Flow and Planning

Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for the Firm and related companies.

Monitor results against budget, analyze variances, and report meaningful financial insights to the Partners.

Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational and Partner requirements.

Payroll and Compensation

Oversee payroll accuracy, timeliness, regulatory compliance, and related policies.

Support lawyer, staff, Counsel, and Partner compensation, distributions, and benefit-related administration.

Law Firm Operations and Leadership

Monitor financial performance and provide analysis and recommendations to the Partnership.

Oversee client billing, collections, work-in-progress, Partner reporting, and Law Society trust accounting requirements.

Lead, train, develop, and support accounting and payroll staff to meet operational objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA designation completed or in progress preferred.

Experience overseeing finance/accounting operations and full-cycle payroll.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, cash flow management and regulatory compliance (payroll/employment standards legislation, GST/PST and income tax remittances).

Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel; experience with legal accounting or practice management systems, including PCLaw, is an asset.