Finance & Operations Lead — AI-Driven, Growth-Minded

Lawrence & Co.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence & Co. is seeking a fractional Finance & Operations Manager to lead our financial controller activities and oversee core operations.

The role emphasizes strong finance discipline, operational momentum, and AI fluency to streamline processes and drive efficiency. The position covers month-end reporting, forecasting, invoicing controls, and collaboration with external partners such as accountants, banks, and IT providers.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with full-cycle experience.
• Ability to translate plans into measurable results.
• Experience leading multiple teams and prioritising across functions.
• Proficient in data hygiene and turning data into actionable insights.
• Experience designing and implementing AI-driven workflows.
• Discretion handling sensitive financial information.
• Growth mindset—thrives in a growing firm and ownership

Responsibilities

• Oversee books, prepare month-end reporting and analysis.
• Forecast profitability and cash flow; manage budgeting process.
• Review client and advisor invoicing; coordinate with external accountants.
• Ensure taxes and remittances are compliant and timely.
• Lead finance and admin teams; drive quarterly goals and projects.
• Oversee hiring for admin and accounting roles.
• Lead AI adoption across the firm and client-facing AI projects.

Skills

Finance expertise

Operational mindset

Team leadership

Systems-savvy

AI workflows

Integrity & discretion

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Lawrence & Co. is seeking a fractional Finance & Operations Manager to lead our financial controller activities and oversee core operations.

The role emphasizes strong finance discipline, operational momentum, and AI fluency to streamline processes and drive efficiency. The position covers month-end reporting, forecasting, invoicing controls, and collaboration with external partners such as accountants, banks, and IT providers.