Director of Finance

Job title: Director of Finance

Job description: Job Description

Job Title: Director of Finance

Job #: 16400

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $130,000-$150,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable law firm is currently looking for a Director of Finance. This firm has an excellent culture and many career development opportunities.

– Leading law firm specializing in a wide range of litigation legal practices.

– Office conveniently locating in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Maintain oversight of the day-to-day bookkeeping, accounting, banking, and cash flow;

– Ensure calculated payments, taxes and premiums are submitted by their deadlines;

– Oversee payroll process;

– Remain current on employment laws and ensure firm policies are compliant;

– Manage the accounting department, perform yearly reviews and report to HR;

– Remain updated on legal industry/data management trends to ensure the firm is following current standards;

– Prepare budget and forecasting;

– Work with Lawyers and CEO to set the lawyers/clerk rates each year. Also, ensure special rates are updated in Accounting system;

– Work with external auditors and prepare audit working papers and schedules;

– Prepare and present financial information for monthly, quarterly and annual reports;

– Ensure the payouts of lawyers’ compensation are distributed;

– Ensures rapid and consistent collection of receivables by refining and implementing control mechanisms;

– Assigns and authorizes cheques, purchase orders and invoices;

– With input from the CFO, responsible for the formulation of accounting policies, procedures and controls;

– Hiring, training, mentoring and supervising accounting staff and;

– Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

– University degree in Business/Accounting along with a CA, CPA, CMA, CGA, CMT Designation or working towards the designation;

– 7+ years of experience as a Director of Finance or experience within a similar role;

– Experience with PCLaw, and e-billing is a must;

– Experience within a Professional Services environment is preferred;

– Extensive knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local accounting requirements;

– Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel;

– Management and or supervisory experience;

– Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently;

– Attention to detail in all areas of work;

– Strong communication skills (both written and verbal); and

– Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.

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