Senior Financial Analyst

Professional Staffing; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and professional environment

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to oversee financial operations and provide actionable insights. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting and 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a professional services environment. Advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of trust accounting are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of financial analysis experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• High degree of flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for Trust and General bank accounts.
• Conduct reconciliations of accounts, including intercompany and fixed assets.
• Support annual budget preparation and conduct profitability analyses.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency (vlookups, IF analysis)

Familiarity with accounting software (Elite, Aderant, or Clio)

Strong understanding of trust accounting and legal billing practices

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CPA, CFA, or similar designation

Job description

Job Overview

This Senior Financial Analyst role contributes to the financial operations of our firm, working closely with senior leadership to ensure precision in reporting, compliance with regulations, and actionable insights to support our strategic goals.

The salary range for this position is CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$110,000.00/yr, depending on your skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciliations & Reporting: Prepare monthly reconciliations for the firm’s Trust and General bank accounts and lead month-end journal entries for multiple entities.
• General Ledger Management: Conduct reconciliations of accounts, including intercompany, fixed assets, and prepaid schedules.
• Billing & Timekeeper Management: Maintain accurate timekeeper setups and billing rates in e-billing platforms and accounting software.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Assist with analyses and working papers for annual audits and ensure compliance with trust account regulations.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Support annual budget preparation, conduct profitability analyses, cash flow trend analyses, and provide variance analysis on month-end reports.
• Operational Support: Maintain key financial reports, such as collections, partner capital schedules, and expense analyses.
• Profitability Analysis: Conduct monthly departmental profitability analyses and provide actionable insights.
• Collaboration: Work with HR to manage RRSP uploads and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes.
• Other: Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFO.

Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA, CFA, or similar designation preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of financial analysis experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency (vlookups, IF analysis), familiarity with accounting software (Elite, Aderant, or Clio preferred), and a strong understanding of trust accounting and legal billing practices.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. High degree of flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands of business partners

What We Offer

• A supportive and professional environment that values collaboration and teamwork.
• Opportunities to develop and refine your financial expertise while working closely with senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.