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Director of FinanceAplin • Toronto, ON, Canada
Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Aplin • Toronto, ON, Canada
9 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
Our client, a well-established Law firm located in Downtown Toronto, ON is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join their leadership team. This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to oversee financial operations, support business objectives, and provide leadership across accounting functions. Permanent Opportunity!

The successful candidate will be a strategic and operational finance leader who enjoys working closely with senior leadership, improving processes, and developing high-performing teams.

Benefits & Perks:
 Compensation: $160,000 – $210,000 base salary (based on experience)
Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus opportunity
Vacation: 4 weeks’ vacation
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits package available from Day 1
Retirement: Employer RRSP matching program
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Toronto
Work Model: Fully on-site, 5 days per week

Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the organization’s finance operations.
  • Lead and support accounting, billing, and collections functions.
  • Oversee monthly financial reporting, analysis, and close processes.
  • Review financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting packages.
  • Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
  • Support audit requirements, compliance reporting, and financial governance.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
  • Develop, mentor, and engage finance team members while fostering accountability and collaboration.
  • Ensure effective use of financial systems and reporting tools.

Qualifications:

  • CPA designation required.
  • 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
  • Previous experience leading a finance function at the Director, Controller, or Senior Manager level.
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience within a law firm environment required.
  • Strong full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing finance teams.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day operational involvement.
  • Experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, and process improvement initiatives required.
  • Experience with legal accounting systems (such as Elite 3E or similar platforms) is considered an asset.



At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

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