Finance Manager - Toronto, Canada - Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people.

As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.

We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm's core values.

We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE
We are currently recruiting of a Finance Manager to join our team.

The manager will be responsible for reviewing, designing and refreshing processes and policies related to the operations of the finance and accounting teams that will improve data integrity and strengthen internal controls nationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and map out existing policies and procedures related to the national operations of finance and accounting.
Recommend, design and document updated processes, policies and workflows that promote efficiencies and harmonization across the Firm.
Ensure financial controls are aligned and operating effectively in compliance with ASPE, CRA, and Law Societies rules and regulations.
Prepare and deliver training materials to educate the team and firm on updated changes.
Implement and support the rollout of the updated workflows.
Prepare financial reports as needed.
Participate on projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
May require travel to other Canadian offices.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree; professional accounting designation (CGA, CPA, CMA, CFA) is preferred.
7+ years of progressive and relevant experience in finance roles.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
Demonstrates a solutionsoriented approach, challenges status quo, and strives to improve processes.
Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members and provide outstanding client service.
Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks/priorities in order to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.