Finance and Accounting Manager

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada McLennan Ross LLP Full time

McLennan Ross has an exciting opportunity for a Finance and Accounting Manager to join our team in the Edmonton office. This role is accountable for the financial management of the firm, leading a team responsible for our financial reporting, management reporting, financial planning and analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, e-billing, and trust functions. As a trusted advisor to our partners, management, and the business services team, the Finance and Accounting Manager provides critical insights that help to drive the firm’s success.

**Position Overview**:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), this role is an integral part of our management team and will be expected to develop and sustain a customer service oriented and business partner culture within the accounting team. The Finance and Accounting Manager will help to redefine our processes and leverage our technology, enabling the team to operate more efficiently.

**Primary Job Responsibilities**:

- Oversee and direct all general accounting functions, including chart of accounts and general ledger, monthly and yearly reporting, procedural aspects of the billing process, cash receipts and accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital accounts, fixed assets, petty cash, bank reconciliations and client trust funds
- Coordinate annual audit of trust accounts and financial records
- Prepare year-end Financial Statements, Partnership Tax Returns and Supplementary Statements
- Oversee year-end Law Society reporting for Alberta and the NWT
- Create and sustain a customer service oriented and business partner culture model within the accounting department
- Lead the annual budget process and monthly/quarterly forecasting process
- Seek opportunities for greater efficiencies and continuous improvement in the accounting team and finance function to increase overall efficiency and effectiveness of processes
- Assist the COO, Executive Committee and lawyers in financial management and analysis, as required
- Possesses excellent leadership skills and experience
- Brings a track record of process improvement implementation and change management
- Demonstrates a focus on continuous improvement
- Thinks strategically, leveraging excellent communication skills to build relationships and support the business
- Collaborates with other internal departments
- Translates financial data into narratives that help stakeholders make informed decisions
- Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion at all times

**Key Qualifications and Education**:

- CPA Designation
- Degree in Accounting/Finance or related program
- Minimum of 10 years in progressive finance and accounting roles
- 4+ years supervisory experience
- Extensive experience with ERP accounting systems (ideally 3E)
- Experience with data visualization software (Power BI/Tableau)
- Experience with process improvement/mapping
- Professional services experience preferred

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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