Finance Manager – Contract

4 days ago

Waterloo ON NK S, Canada GGFI Law Full time $90,000 - $115,000 per year

Finance Manager – Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)

GGFI Law is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team on a contract basis to cover a maternity leave. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial management expertise, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced professional environment. GGFI Law prides itself on providing a friendly, collegial work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manage regular financial tasks, including issuing cheques, account reconciliations and vendor payments
  • Maintain trust and general accounting records in compliance with Law Society regulations
  • Support real estate closings by processing trust deposits, issuing wire transfers, posting transactions in Soluno, and coordinating with the real estate team to ensure timely and accurate fund disbursement
  • Oversee GIC setup and redemptions in coordination with financial institutions and lawyers
  • Approve and process wire transfers and other firm-wide payments
  • Support year-end financial activities, including reporting for professional corporations and external accountants
  • Prepare and review financial reports and budgets
  • Assist with regulatory filings such as the Law Society Annual Report and insurance renewals
  • Maintain accounting software access, settings, and user permissions
  • Provide backup support to general accounting team functions as needed
  • Other tasks and duties as required by the firm

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Proven experience working as a Finance Manager or similar role
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial and firm information
  • Proficiency with accounting software (experience with Soluno and QuickBooks is an asset)
  • Experience in a law firm is a strong asset
  • CPA designation is an asset
  • Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation for interview or employment purposes.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $90,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Waterloo, ON N2K 3S3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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