Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job #: 16795

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $90,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility after training

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable Toronto law firm is currently looking for a Financial Analyst. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Full-service mid-sized business law firm.
• Recognized as leaders in their respective fields in The Best Lawyers in Canada.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto's Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare monthly reconciliations for the firm's Trust and General bank accounts and lead month-end journal entries for multiple entities;
2. Conduct reconciliations of accounts, including intercompany, fixed assets, and prepaid schedules;
3. Maintain accurate timekeeper setups and billing rates in e-billing platforms and accounting software;
4. Assist with analyses and working papers for annual audits and ensure compliance with trust account regulations;
5. Support annual budget preparation, conduct profitability analyses, cash flow trend analyses, and provide variance analysis on month-end reports;
6. Maintain key financial reports, such as collections, partner capital schedules, and expense analyses;
7. Conduct monthly departmental profitability analyses and provide actionable insights.
8. Work with HR to manage RRSP uploads and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, and;
9. Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFO.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA, CFA, or similar designation preferred.
2. 3-5 years of financial analysis experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
3. Advanced Excel proficiency (vlookups, IF analysis), familiarity with accounting software (Elite, Aderant, or Clio preferred), and a strong understanding of trust accounting and legal billing practices.
4. Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
5. High degree of flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands of business partners.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to , and quote Opportunity in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

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