Bilingual Senior Manager, Trust, Treasury & Accounts Payable

McCarthy Tétrault; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance premiums paid by the firm

Wellness reimbursements

Technology reimbursements

Day off to volunteer

Day off for your birthday

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault is seeking a Senior Manager for Trust, Treasury, and Accounts Payable in Toronto. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role, ideally within the legal sector. The successful candidate will oversee trust accounting and treasury operations while managing accounts payable functions.

The position offers a competitive salary of $125,000 - $130,000 annually, alongside excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role in a professional services environment.
• Experience with a legal financial system is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and reconciliations of client trust accounts.
• Manage daily cash flow and banking relationships.
• Supervise accounts payable team for timely processing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

University degree and accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

Aderant

Elite

MS Excel

Concur Solutions

Job description

McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, Calgary and Vancouver, we provide challenging and rewarding career opportunities across the country. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for eleven consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for fourteenth consecutive years, our culture is guided by The McCarthy Way—our shared approach to working with clients and with each other. The McCarthy Way is built on four core elements: Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Innovation. Together, these principles shape how we work, lead, and grow—every day.

Position Overview

We are recruiting for a Senior Manager, Trust, Treasury, and Accounts Payable to join our team in Toronto. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role in a professional services environment, preferably in the legal industry. The role will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s trust accounting, treasury operations, and accounts payable functions on a national scale. This is a newly created position with a salary range of $125,000 - $130,000 annually.

Responsibilities

Trust Accounting

• Overseeing the management and reconciliations of client trust accounts in compliance with all applicable law society rules, regulations and firm policies.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for trust fund administration, segregation and reporting.
• Liaising with auditors, regulators and clients regarding trust account matters, including responding to trust audits, inquiries and different quarterly and annual reports.
• Ensuring timely and accurate operations, trust account reconciliations and reporting to leadership.

Treasury Management

• Managing daily cash flow, banking relationships and liquidity to optimise the firm’s financial position.
• Overseeing cash forecasting and debt management in accordance with firm policies.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and treasury policies and acting as a signing officer on all operation accounts.
• Overseeing the management and administration of the firm’s bank accounts, banking platforms and corporate credit card program.

Accounts Payable

• Supervising the accounts payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reports and payments across all offices.
• Monitoring and improving efficiency, internal controls and compliance with the firm and regulatory requirements.
• Operating and administering Concur Solutions for the reimbursement of expenses to firm members.

Leadership and Strategy

• Leading, mentoring and developing a high‑performing finance team.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities in all areas to support the firm’s growth and operational excellence.
• Preparing and presenting reports on trust, treasury and accounts payable activities to firm leadership and management committees.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including practice groups and office administrators, on finance‑related projects and initiatives.
• Providing client services to our lawyers and staff.

Qualifications

• University degree and accounting designation (e.g. CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role in a professional services environment; preferably in the legal industry.
• Experience with a legal financial system (e.g. Aderant, Elite or similar) is preferred and advanced MS Excel skills are required.
• Familiarity with automation tools and digital payment platforms is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, multi‑office environment.
• Experience in a national or multi‑office law firm environment is preferred.
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two‑way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

McCarthy Tétrault is an equal‑opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.