Financial Controller

Ref ID : 05090-0012440415

Classification : Controller

Compensation : $140000.00 to $150000.00 yearly

Our client, one of Canada’s Top 5 Insurance Defense Law Boutiques, is seeking a Financial Controller, who will plan an integral role in the firm, while managing all accounting and financial operations.

The Financial Controller, will be expected to prepare and consolidate financial statements, establish, and maintain internal controls, conduct monthly, quarterly, and year-end analysis and reporting, among other duties.

The Financial Controller will report into the COO. There are 5 direct reports for this role. Hybrid working arrangement.

Role Snapshot :

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare partnership and management company financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with the Law Society of Upper Canada's requirements.
• Liaise with outside accounting firm, Law Society of Upper Canada’s auditors.
• Manage the Firm’s financial and budgetary planning processes.
• Recommend and direct implementation of improvements and enhancements to existing financial practices and policies.
• Prepare HST and Law Society of Ontario Transaction Levy reports.
• Payroll and Group Insurance Administration.

Job Requirements : Requirements

Requirements

About You :

You have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You are organized, goal and deliverables oriented. You can set expectations and deliver.

You can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You have exceptional presentation skills. You can develop and maintain strong working relations with partners, associates, accounting staff, office management, and administrative personnel.

You have proven ability to develop and convey comprehensive financial information and analysis related to business operations and strategy.

Your Key Qualifications :

• CPA in good standing.
• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of experience working in a Controller capacity or equivalent. Law firm experience is preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of diverse financial reporting, planning and analysis applications.
• Extensive experience with trust transactions and interest-bearing accounts.
• Exposure to SAP or any ERP system required.

Why Apply :

• Named as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2022.
• Named as one of Canada’s Top 5 Insurance Defense Law Boutiques.
• Widely recognized for their excellence.

If interested in learning more about this role and partnering with Robert Half in the search for your next full-time role, please apply online referencing Financial Controller.

Kindly note, due to volume - only those applicants who most closely match the hiring requirements of our clients will be contacted for a further conversation.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

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