Finance Manager – Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)

GGFI Law; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Kitchener is seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a contract basis for maternity leave coverage. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management expertise and excellent organizational skills. You will manage financial tasks, support real estate closings, and prepare budgets and reports. This role offers competitive pay and a collegial work environment.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and firm information.
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular financial tasks, including issuing cheques and account reconciliations.
• Support real estate closings by processing trust deposits.
• Oversee GIC setup and redemptions in coordination with financial institutions.
• Prepare and review financial reports and budgets.
• Provide backup support to general accounting team functions as needed.

Skills

Financial management expertise

Excellent organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency with accounting software

Experience in a law firm

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Soluno

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager – Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)

GGFI Law is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team on a contract basis to cover a maternity leave. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial management expertise, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced professional environment. GGFI Law prides itself on providing a friendly, collegial work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage regular financial tasks, including issuing cheques, account reconciliations and vendor payments
• Maintain trust and general accounting records in compliance with Law Society regulations
• Support real estate closings by processing trust deposits, issuing wire transfers, posting transactions in Soluno, and coordinating with the real estate team to ensure timely and accurate fund disbursement
• Oversee GIC setup and redemptions in coordination with financial institutions and lawyers
• Approve and process wire transfers and other firm-wide payments
• Support year-end financial activities, including reporting for professional corporations and external accountants
• Prepare and review financial reports and budgets
• Assist with regulatory filings such as the Law Society Annual Report and insurance renewals
• Maintain accounting software access, settings, and user permissions
• Provide backup support to general accounting team functions as needed
• Other tasks and duties as required by the firm

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience working as a Finance Manager or similar role
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and firm information
• Proficiency with accounting software (experience with Soluno and QuickBooks is an asset)
• Experience in a law firm is a strong asset
• CPA designation is an asset
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation for interview or employment purposes

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $90,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Additional Details

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON N2K 3S3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-10-13