Law Firm Finance & Operations Leader

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations in Vancouver, BC. The role oversees all accounting functions, budgeting, and strategic financial leadership within a professional services setting.

The position requires strong experience in trust accounting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with external auditors and tax advisors. You will drive profitability, implement process improvements, and lead firm-wide operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field or relevant accounting designation.
• 5+ years of experience in operations and/or financial management, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, trust accounting and compliance, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Experience with legal billing systems, trust accounting, and law firm KPIs is highly desirable
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including billing, collections, accounts payable/receivable, and trust accounting compliance
• Supervise external accounting providers and book-keeping
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Produce and analyze monthly financial reports, KPIs, and variance analyses
• Monitor firm profitability and matter-level economics
• Manage cash flow and working capital
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and law society financial requirements
• Oversee daily administrative operations, including external HR and IT service providers
• Develop and implement firm policies, procedures, onboarding processes and operational best practices
• Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Support partners in strategic planning and execution
• Help implement and manage practice management and financial systems
• Act as a trusted advisor to the partnership on operational and financial matters
• Participate in firm leadership meetings and contribute to long-term strategy
• Lead special projects (e.g., technology upgrades, office expansion, process redesign)
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

Legal billing systems

Trust accounting software

Job description

TEEMA is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations in Vancouver, BC. The role oversees all accounting functions, budgeting, and strategic financial leadership within a professional services setting.

The position requires strong experience in trust accounting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with external auditors and tax advisors. You will drive profitability, implement process improvements, and lead firm-wide operational initiatives.