Financial Analyst

Gowling WLG; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health, dental, and

mental health coverage

15+ vacation days

hybrid work flexibility

Parental leave top-up 26 weeks

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition awards

Perks and pricing programs

Job summary

Gowling WLG in Canada seeks a Financial Analyst, Tax & Partner Admin to support tax compliance, partner administration, and regulatory reporting across Canada. The role collaborates with Tax & Partner Admin teams to ensure proper tax classification and compliance.

Based in any Canadian office, this position requires a CPA or progression toward designation, 2–4 years of tax/financial analysis experience, and strong Excel skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation or progression toward designation.
• 2–4 years of tax or financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare indirect tax returns (GST/HST, PST, etc.).
• Reconcile tax and partner balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze income statement accounts for tax classification and partner expense coding.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure compliance.
• Prepare annual law society membership and insurance payments.
• Assist with annual law society reporting and respond to questions.
• Assist with partner compensation and capital accounts.
• Assist with annual partner tax allocations and corporate tax provisions.
• Respond to sales tax for legal services and review sales tax on invoices.
• Support partner onboarding/offboarding financial processes.
• Support tax audits with documentation and information requests.
• Develop and improve tax, partner administration and membership processes and controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll and tax authorities.
• Support special projects and tax planning initiatives.

Skills

CPA designation

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent & team worker

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or progression toward

Tools

Financial software

Job description

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other. We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths. Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.

PROFILE

The Financial Analyst, Tax & Partner Admin plays a vital role in supporting the firm's tax compliance, partner administration, and regulatory reporting activities. Working closely with the Tax & Partner Admin teams, the incumbent ensures compliance with partnership, tax, and legal regulatory requirements, including indirect federal and provincial tax, partnership and corporate tax, and provincial law society rules. This role can be based in any of our Canadian offices!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare indirect tax returns, including GST/HST, PST, and other applicable filings.
• Reconcile tax and partner balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Undertake income statement account analysis to ensure appropriate tax classification and membership expense coding.
• Monitor filing and reporting deadlines and ensure assigned tax and regulatory requirements are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Prepare annual law society membership and insurance payments.
• Assist with annual law society reporting and respond to questions from professionals.
• Assist with partner compensation and capital accounts.
• Assist with calculation of annual partner tax allocations and corporate tax provisions.
• Assist in responding to sales tax for legal services from professionals as well as reviewing appropriate sales tax on invoices.
• Support partner onboarding and offboarding financial processes.
• Support tax audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
• Develop and improve tax, partner administration and membership processes, controls, and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, Payroll and the various tax authorities.
• Support special projects, tax planning initiatives, and business transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA designation or progression towards a professional accounting designation.
• Working knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax, GST/HST, provincial sales taxes, and tax accounting principles.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in tax or financial analysis, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the aptitude to meet the Firm’s needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates a solutions-oriented approach, challenges the status quo, and strives to improve processes.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks/priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to promote a collaborative work/team environment by presenting a professional and responsive attitude towards others and by demonstrating prompt and conscientious work habits.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Experience in a professional services organization and financial software is an asset.
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset

Benefits/Perks

Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

The starting range for this role is $60,000 to $75,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance. This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations. This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.