Financial Director

Hays; Toronto; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and lead a team of finance professionals. The role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, particularly within the legal sector, and will provide strategic direction to the finance team while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

4 weeks’ vacation

Full benefits package

RSP Match

Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior managerial role.
• Law firm experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all financial operations and reporting.
• Provides leadership and directs the finance team.
• Conducts annual team member evaluations.

Skills

Analytic Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CPA Designated

Tools

Excel

Job description

Director, Finance (Legal Firm) Downtown Toronto

Compensation Package: $175,000 - $190,000 + discretionary annual bonus + 4 weeks’ vacation + full benefits package + RSP Match + Educational Reimbursement

Team: Reporting directly to the COO | Total Accounting Team Size – 20

The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring the efficient operations of the finance team (Accounting/Billing/Collections) and works in closely with and reporting into the COO, providing support to the management team.

Responsible for firm-wide financial reporting, general and partnership accounting, partner draws & capital accounts, general ledger, preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements, overseeing the annual budget process, the annual audit, preparation of the firm's tax filings, managing the Finance/Accounting Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing all Financial, review of GL, HST/GST/VAT filings, cash flows, partners draw & capital accounts, and preparation of a variety or reports and surveys.
• Remains current with GAAP, and tax legislative changes and provide timely directions to finance staff by reviewing work as necessary.
• Works with other Accounting/Billing/Collections Supervisors in developing accounting policies and procedures and managing the day-to-day operations of each time.
• Provides leadership and directs the team in a fast-paced efficient work environment in order to meet deliverables - high-quality, accurate and time-sensitive output.
• Provides ongoing training and developmental opportunities for Finance team members.
• Year-end closing and review of general ledger, coordinate yearend audit with our auditors and review of consolidated audit, work with auditors to complete the audit on a timely basis
• Filing of tax returns for partnership Information Return for Partnership and various entities corporate tax returns.
• Stay up to date with Budgets and Tax changes and advise COO of any potential issues.
• Regular review and monitoring of the existing financial systems and invite feedback from the users.
• Conducts annual team member evaluations. Identifies and clarifies team member development needs and provides mentoring, training and direction.
• Assists with annual budget process, statutory audits and Law Society Filings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education & Experience:

• CPA Designated
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior managerial role, leading a team of finance professionals
• Law firm experience is a strong asset, other professional services will be considered
• Sound and current knowledge of accounting principles, Partnership Agreements Partnership Tax and Corporate Tax
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Legal Services

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