About Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon (LRMM)

Leading the way in business and insurance law

Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon is one of the largest independent law firms in Quebec. The firm has over 60 attorneys specializing in various practice areas and draws on the expertise of numerous professionals, including notaries, consultants, and translators.

For over 50 years, LRMM has exceeded client expectations in terms of expertise, availability, and reliability, and they make no compromises on the professionalism, speed, and efficiency of their services.

LRMM has also successfully established and developed an international practice to better serve its clients in the context of increasing globalization and market expansion. Through its membership in Terralex®, an international organization bringing together lawyers from over 160 countries, the firm has access to a global network of legal and business advisors in numerous fields.

Description

Reporting to the Managing Partner, the Controller is responsible for providing leadership to the accounting team and acting as a business partner to the lawyers and management. In addition to overseeing the accounting operations under their responsibility, the incumbent actively supports the Managing Partner in financial analysis, budgeting, and certain tax obligations specific to law firms.

The role involves a significant focus on serving attorneys, particularly regarding billing, collections, trust accounts, and financial reports generated by the Maître system.

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in the preparation of financial statements and other analyses
• Support the Managing Director in preparing budgets, financial forecasts, and performance analysis
• Manage, supervise, and develop the accounting team (8 people)
• Serve as a resource for lawyers on all matters related to billing, collections, accounts payable, trust transactions, and financial reports generated by the Maître system
• Collaborate with the Managing Director in calculating and monitoring partner compensation
• Ensure the preparation of tax statements, including T5013 forms
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes
• Assist the General Manager with special projects
• Perform any other related tasks associated with the role

Required Qualifications

Education

• Hold a CPA designation

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance
• Team management experience
• Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm (strong asset)
• Experience in a project-based accounting environment (an asset)

Skills

• Excellent understanding of legal billing processes and trust accounts
• Strong expertise in financial analysis and budgeting
• Knowledge of tax obligations related to partnerships (T5013)
• Proficiency in accounting systems, ideally Master
• Very strong proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
• Bilingualism in both spoken and written English

Specific skills

• Strong focus on internal client service (lawyers)
• Agility, ability to influence, sharp mind, and high professional rigor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership, ability to delegate and motivate a team
• Good judgment, professionalism, and a high degree of autonomy
• Organizational, analytical, and synthesis skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
• Diligence, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility

Why Join Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon

• Thrive in a collaborative environment within a friendly and inclusive team
• Join a firm offering a stimulating environment, serving an international client base of SMEs and large corporations
• A strategic role at the heart of the firm’s financial operations
• A stimulating and collaborative professional environment
• Direct access to management and real influence on decision-making
• Opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of financial practices
• A culture focused on expertise, collaboration, and respect

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