Director of Finance
Industry
Legal
Professional Services
Accounting & Finance
Location
Ontario
Director of Finance
Toronto
Reference # - AC 5899
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a leading boutique litigation law firm on their search for a Director of Finance to join their team in Toronto.
The Director of Finance overall responsibility is to lead our client’s financial team with a commitment to excellence, service, and accountability. Reporting directly to and working in collaboration with the Director of Operations and Managing Partner, the Director of finance will play a pivotal role in maintaining the Firm’s financial integrity and fostering a collaborative work environment.
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial management within the legal industry.
Your Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic management of the accounting and finance functions
• Direct accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Recommend improvements to ensure the integrity of a company’s financial information
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, as well as manage tax planning efforts
• Manage or overseeing the relationship with independent auditors
• Analyze expense trends and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate
• Oversee financial systems implementations and upgrades
• Monitor the Firm’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives
• Manage relationships with banks and key vendors
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Identify and manage business risks and insurance requirements
• Establish law firm organizational strategies by contributing opinions and substantiation to the Firm’s strategic thinking and direction, creating functional strategic thinking and direction, and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational goals.
• Establish law firm operational strategies by evaluating trends, defining critical measurements, and establishing change strategies.
• Establish law firm financial strategies through both budgeting and timely forecasting, anticipating requirements and trends, distributing monetary resources, and evaluating results.
• Develop and present cost-benefit analyses of new and additional services to Senior Partners.
• Maintains the Firm’s stability by communicating the Firm’s value system, enforcing ethical business practices, and inspiring service excellence.
Your Requirements:
• Certified Public Accountant CPA, CA designation required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within a law firm
• Strong sense of accomplishment, driven by a demonstrative history of successful execution
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Effective and practical problem solver
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to explain financial and accounting concepts to a wide variety of people in simple terms.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting software, like Soluno.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional development opportunities.
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Senior Recruitment Specialist at mdhere@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1718 or Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna or Devyn know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career.
Toronto
Reference # - AC 5899
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a leading boutique litigation law firm on their search for a Director of Finance to join their team in Toronto.
The Director of Finance overall responsibility is to lead our client’s financial team with a commitment to excellence, service, and accountability. Reporting directly to and working in collaboration with the Director of Operations and Managing Partner, the Director of finance will play a pivotal role in maintaining the Firm’s financial integrity and fostering a collaborative work environment.
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial management within the legal industry.
Your Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic management of the accounting and finance functions
• Direct accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Recommend improvements to ensure the integrity of a company’s financial information
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, as well as manage tax planning efforts
• Manage or overseeing the relationship with independent auditors
• Analyze expense trends and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate
• Oversee financial systems implementations and upgrades
• Monitor the Firm’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives
• Manage relationships with banks and key vendors
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Identify and manage business risks and insurance requirements
• Establish law firm organizational strategies by contributing opinions and substantiation to the Firm’s strategic thinking and direction, creating functional strategic thinking and direction, and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational goals.
• Establish law firm operational strategies by evaluating trends, defining critical measurements, and establishing change strategies.
• Establish law firm financial strategies through both budgeting and timely forecasting, anticipating requirements and trends, distributing monetary resources, and evaluating results.
• Develop and present cost-benefit analyses of new and additional services to Senior Partners.
• Maintains the Firm’s stability by communicating the Firm’s value system, enforcing ethical business practices, and inspiring service excellence.
Your Requirements:
• Certified Public Accountant CPA, CA designation required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within a law firm
• Strong sense of accomplishment, driven by a demonstrative history of successful execution
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Effective and practical problem solver
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to explain financial and accounting concepts to a wide variety of people in simple terms.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting software, like Soluno.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional development opportunities.
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Senior Recruitment Specialist at mdhere@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1718 or Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna or Devyn know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career.
