Corporate Insolvency Administrator - Toronto, Canada - B. Riley Financial

Description

Riley Farber is a business advisory firm that provides practical solutions to complex financial and operating problems.

We have a reputation for responsiveness and a track record of helping our clients achieve their objectives and overcome challenges.

We successfully partner and work with the leadership of North American companies, their advisors, lenders, and other professionals.

Our diverse team of business-savvy professionals operate seamlessly to provide services across the areas of restructuring, financial, human capital, and consulting.

With offices in Toronto, and Calgary, B. Riley Farber is positioned to advise businesses across Canada.

Our global alliance extends our reach and provides opportunities in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond, reflecting the increasingly global nature of business.

Position Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration of insolvency proceedings including inputting creditor and debtor details, assets, preparation of documents, filing documents with the Official Receiver, managing deadlines, organizing mailings and newspaper advertisements, preparing affidavits, maintaining insolvency computerbased data
• Answering creditor enquiries and dealing with creditor claims
• Assistance with the preparation of reports to creditors, attendance at meetings of creditors and inspectors (as required), preparation of minutes and general file review to ensure all outstanding matters are dealt with prior to assigning to closeout.
• Dealing with other reporting in accordance with the _Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act_, as well as various other government reporting requirements such as the _Wage Earner Protection Program_ _Act_.
• Other support functions on insolvency engagements such as insurance filings, accounts receivable collection, financial reporting, screening related mail and responding accordingly or seeking instructions from file manager, etc.
• Dealing with other professionals involved in the proceedings such as legal counsel, appraisal companies, interested parties, etc.
• Managing the firm's website for dissemination of information and documents on insolvency engagements.
• Preparation of billings for professional services rendered and the taxation of accounts by the Court.
• Large project organization and processing including liaising with onsite staff or outside professionals.
• Managing and tracking section 246 reports required in Receiverships.
• Dealing with receipt and distribution of OSB Certificates and Letters of Comment.
• Perform PPSA and corporate searches as required.
• Managing the Restructuring Practice Engagements Schedule
• Scheduling and organizing appointments, travel plans, meetings, and lunches for professional staff.
• Preparation of various correspondence reports and presentations and assisting professional staff with weekly time entry if requested.
• Dictation typing.
• Managing the monthly Restructuring meeting including preparing Agenda and Minutes.
• Records and File Management including managing contracts with providers.
• Managing Data Site contract with provider and creating and updating Data Rooms as required.
• Assisting all practice areas with any administrative tasks required (i.e. invoices, engagement letters, presentations, etc.).
• Registering staff for various educational conferences and marketing events and tracking of same for reporting purposes.
• Sharing responsibilities in some event planning and other general marketing related activities.
• Providing back up and temporary relief of reception duties including lunch breaks, couriers, greeting guests, processing, and distributing daily mail, cleaning up kitchen and meeting rooms, etc.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience
• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk is preferred
• Advanced Excel and Office 36
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Flexible and able to work effectively as a team player
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Confidence in interacting with all levels of management and with external clients
• Experience with insolvency software (Ascend preferred)

Education

• Postsecondary education in Office Administration or legal background (or equivalent experience)
• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Farber and its entities will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs._

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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