Controller

3 weeks ago

City of Langley, Canada BC Legal Management Association Full time

Waterstone Law Group – Who We Are

With offices located in Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack, Waterstone Law Group has been proudly serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years as a leading full-service law firm. Our clients range from privately held business owners, property developers, financial institutions, individuals, family farms and large corporations. We provide prompt and practical service to each one of them, with a hands-on approach in a team-oriented environment.

Our team of lawyers and staff work towards the same goal of serving our clients quickly and efficiently. We foster a collegial work environment where everyone is accessible for guidance and advice, regardless of their position.

The Fraser Valley is growing and we are growing with it.

Position

We are currently looking for an experienced accountant to take over the role of Controller. This full-time, in-office position is dynamic and supports the accounting and financial functions for all three of our office locations. As a senior position within the firm, you will have excellent long-term opportunities and can be based out of either our Langley or Chilliwack locations.

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience, preferably within a BC law firm setting. You will possess strong knowledge of and experience with the BC Law Society trust rules, thrive on challenging work, be self‐motivated with sound judgement, display a sound work ethic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing monthly financial statements
  • Reconciling monthly trust and general bank accounts
  • Preparing month-end GL account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Posting and processing financial functions
  • Overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and trust accounting
  • Preparing PST, GST, EHT, WorkSafe BC, and TAF returns
  • Overseeing the monthly billing processes and related documents
  • Preparing the annual Law Society of BC Trust Report and working with external accountants on year-end reporting
  • Ensuring compliance with Law Society trust rules
  • Liaising with external service providers, auditors, banks, and other professionals
  • Responding to internal firm requests and inquiries, running reports, processing expense claims, and resolving issues
  • Supporting the management team on financial reporting and budgeting
  • Training firm members on accounting policies, processes, and procedures
  • Developing and overseeing internal controls and day-to-day accounting functions

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA), preferred
  • 3+ years of progressive experience, ideally in a BC law firm setting
  • Strong knowledge and experience with BC Law Society trust rules
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage time efficiently
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
  • Strong computer skills (MS 365, record keeping and document management)

Application process

To apply, please submit cover letter and CV by email careers@waterstonelaw.com.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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