Finance Manager

Siskinds LLP is a leading law firm located in Southwestern Ontario. We are a team of over 240 lawyers and business professionals covering personal legal services, business law, personal injury law, and class actions law as well as over 25 specialized practice areas. We help clients make the right legal choices, manage their legal affairs, and resolve complicated matters. Our culture and working style strive to make our clients' experiences comfortable, reassuring, and productive while delivering excellence in the services we provide.

Finance Manager – Full-time

What are you looking for?

• Be part of a cohesive team that promotes collaboration and teamwork
• Option for hybrid remote work schedule in a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Strength of a big firm with the culture of a small firm, headquartered in London
• Subsidized downtown parking
• Working within a state-of-the-art building

Who are we looking for?

We are growing and currently seeking a Finance Manager for our Finance department. This position is responsible for managing the financial activities of the firm, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial data, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintain compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications:

• A degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• CPA-CA Mandatory;
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in finance or accounting positions, preferably in the legal sector or a related industry, with experience managing direct reports;
• Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications with a proficiency in Power BI;
• Proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in all professional communications;
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to diverse stakeholders, including executives, team members, and external partners;
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical thinking, organizational planning, and written communication; and
• Familiarity with financial trends and innovations that can enhance the efficiency and performance of the finance function and the firm as a whole.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic support and planning for the Finance department;
• Develop and manage the financial functions of the firm (budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting);
• Maintaining and improving the integrity of the Firm's financial practices;
• Maintaining and developing relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and other vendors;
• Provide financial analysis to support the CFO;
• Assisting with the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements such as annual financial statement disclosure, monthly valuation adjustments and accurate preparation of tax returns;
• Oversee the Partnership's banking relationships, including monthly margin and ratio reporting, quarterly compliance certifications and annual renewal of terms;
• Oversee Partner finance including annual tax documents, prepare performance calculations, and cash flow forecasting;
• Oversee the finance team – including recruitment, retention, leadership, development, coaching etc;
• Takes a leadership role with IDEA initiatives, ensuring Finance initiatives support the organization's cultural goals and values;
• Arrange Insurance policy coverage as required including E&O, Property and Contents, Crime and Cyber. Consider any gaps in coverage that may arise due to coverage and firm changes;
• Assist with compensation and benefit structure by assisting departments in annual review process; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please submit your resume by clicking "Apply" within the posting on our Careers page.

For candidates selected to move forward our first step is a 10–15 minute intro call to learn more about your experience and explore a mutual fit.

We are a truly cohesive team, and as such, being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and positive attitude will make you a top runner, and ideally our chosen candidate.

Expected Salary: $114,000.00 to $120, Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer and will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. To learn more about us, please visit our website at

To comply with recent legislative changes, we will be reaching out to all individuals we have interviewed by phone or email.

Contact Information:

Siskinds, London Head Office Attention: Human Resources, 275 Dundas Street, Unit 1 London Ontario N6A 3V8

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