Controller, Finance Operations

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**Your Next Opportunity**
- Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm? _

McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a **Controller, Finance Operations **in our **Finance group.** We are presently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong sense of ownership and has great leadership qualities. Reporting to the National Director of Finance, you will play a key role in overseeing a team of 35+, which includes our Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections, Billing, Client Life Cycle and Trust department nationally. This position will ensure the team delivers high quality and timely services to the Firm.

**What You’ll Do**

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day and overall function of all Finance Operations activities nationally including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections, Client Life Cycle, Billing and Trust
- Ensure successful month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare various financial reports for Management Team
- Oversee the completion and distribution of T5 and RL3’s
- Oversee the CDIC and Annual Reporting to Law Societies
- Preparation of AFDA analysis on a quarterly basis for the Management Team
- Oversee the Departing lawyer Protocol on behalf of the Finance department
- Review AP and Trust payments to ensure accuracy, validity and proper authorization
- Maintain strong dynamic controls and processes for all Finance workflows to minimize exposure to fraud
- Review WIP and AR to ensure timely billing and collection
- Provide leadership, guidance, training and development to the Finance team
- Ensure financial controls are designed appropriately and operating effectively
- Ensure compliance with ASPE, Law Societies rules and regulations and CRA
- Develop and document business processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Implement processes to enhance data integrity
- Work closely with Partners to provide financial status information and suggestions
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, pursuing opportunities to improve process efficiency through automation and new technology
- Perform an additional duties and projects assigned
- Other responsibilities as required

**What You Bring**

Excellent communication skills to deal effectively with peers and build positive relationships with management and Partners across the company in this highly visible position

Displaying strong leadership skills; including emotional intelligence and solid decision-making skills

Demonstrate ability to prioritize and work effectively to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks and effectively manage in a fast-paced environment

Maintain solid oversight of day-to-day operations and mentoring your direct reports to help them become the best they can be

Strong work ethic

Strives for process improvements

Strong interpersonal and people management skills

**Required Experience & Education**

University degree in accounting or finance

Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CPA or CGA)

Prior experience in similar management role

Strong communication and presentation skills

**McMillan Offers You**

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

**McMillan = You**

Inclusion and diversity are essential elements of our culture at McMillan which coincides with our core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence. We are extremely proud to be one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People six years in a row.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

**Let’s get started**

**To protect the health and safety of our firm members, McMillan LLP has introduced a COVID-19 vaccination policy across all offices. As such, all offers of employment will be conditional upon providing proof of full vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccination approved by Health Canada. Any requests for exemptions will be considered on an individual basis.**

**McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of in