Senior Financial Analyst

Join the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office is located in the heart of the financial district, with prime access to public transit, which makes it ideal for commuters.

Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for the past 15 years, and winner of the Venngo Award of Excellence for Financial, Physical & Mental Wellness, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to recruit the best and the brightest talents.

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing accounting, financial, and analytical support, focusing on monthly financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end activities.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial results for management.
• Assist with preparation of annual and quarterly financial reporting and analysis for management.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Assist in cash flow analysis and projections.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis on financial metrics.
• Assist with year-end activities including preparation of supporting documentation, analysis, and reconciliations.
• Responsible for Partner accounting and administration such as but not limited to preparing & maintaining Partners’ bi-monthly pay distribution files, maintaining Partners’ master data and supporting documents, and distributing Partners’ tax slips and ACB slips, etc.
• Prepare and coordinate Partners’ capital calls with the bank and accounting team and update related records, reconciliations and supporting documents.
• Calculate retired Partner / Counsel compensation and related analysis & reporting.
• Implement and maintain strong controls to ensure accurate modeling, analysis and reporting.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Identify opportunities for improved reporting, analytics and accounting processes.
• May perform other duties as assigned within the nature and level of the job.

Knowledge & Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in accounting / budgeting / forecasting / analytical & reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or MBA is required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and analysis.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Experience with building and maintaining financial models and charts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent self-management skills, prioritization, and project balancing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex data to stakeholders.

Please Note : Our firm has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine.

You will not be asked to disclose your vaccination status during the interview process. If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment providing that prior to commencing any employment with the Firm, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination.

The Firm will make reasonable accommodation efforts if you cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or other grounds to the extent protected by applicable human rights legislation.

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.