Supervisor, Treasury and Financial Services - Toronto, Canada - Fasken SLP

Fasken SLP
Fasken SLP
Verified Company
Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

Sophia Lee

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Description
This is a hybrid position, working primarily remotely.


At Fasken, success means:


  • Having a strong client service approach you're ready, willing and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
  • Caring about one another you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
  • Working collaboratively you're a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
  • Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
  • Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology
  • Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fastpaced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
  • Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
  • Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times
  • Having excellent time management skills, always punctual and reliable

Primary Responsibilities:


  • Leads the team including training and development of staff, performance appraisals, and managing the daytoday workflow and tasks assigned to each team member
  • Looks for ways to strengthen internal controls and to streamline procedures within the context of risk analysis for selected aspects of the Firm's operations
  • Assists with the annual external audit and compliance requirements by preparing audit schedules and explaining processes to the auditors and other third parties as required
  • Manages all trust processes and procedures to ensure accurate and timely recording of trust transactions in the ERP system, while ensuring compliance with Firm policies and LSO rules
  • Monitors adequacy of fraud controls and risk management practices related to trust transactions against potential exposures
  • Approves wire transfers and EFTs, and ensures all outgoing payments have adequate support/approval and are processed on a timely basis and meet transaction deadlines. Ensures that outgoing trust payments meet lawyer expectations in terms of timing (while adhering to Firm policies)
  • Ensure compliance with filing and reporting requirements on trust balances as per LSO, CDIC and other external institutions.
  • Works closely with the Billing and Collections Teams in Finance to ensure that incoming funds are properly applied to outstanding accounts
  • Prepares and monitors cashflow forecasts and reports and discusses same with Management in order to plan funding requirements

Required Knowledge and Experience

  • Minimum of five years relevant experience, with two years in a supervisory role
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
  • Experience with Elite 3E considered an asset
  • Knowledge of computer software including MS Word, Outlook and Excel
  • CPA considered an asset

Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive Firm. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and equitable opportunities to advance and succeed at the Firm.


Accessibility and Accommodation

Background and Reference Checks


Any offer of employment may be conditional upon references and full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.


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