Controller, CPA

Job Description

Controller, CPA

Salary : Up to $170K

Our Client, one of Toronto’s most well-respected firms, is seeking an experienced and confident individual to join their Accounting team. This is a stellar leadership role! You will be working with the Director of Operations to ensure that the department runs efficiently, effectively and that best practices are implemented. 

Strong management skills, an accounting designation, and 5+ years of relevant experience in a law office will get your foot in the door. 100% benefits, beautiful offices, and countless perks are just around the corner! APPLY NOW!!

Key Responsibilities 

• Responsible for all accounting processes, including Billing, Trust, Payroll, Banking, Accounts Payable,
• Accounts Receivable, Cost Recoveries, Conflict Checks and File Openings
• Oversee client billing, including eBilling and collections functions to ensure bills are issued promptly and collections made in line with the firm’s payment terms
• Manage the firm’s overall work in progress and accounts receivable in line with the firm’s targets bringing forward any significant issues to the Finance Committee
• Perform month end processes including reconciling accounts
• Oversees the Firm’s relationship with bank, audit firm, LawPRO and Law Society
• Ensure adherence to Law Society and statutory requirements
• Oversee the reconciliation and remittance of the quarterly LawPro Transaction Levy Surcharges
• File the annual LawPro and Excess Liability insurance renewal
• Oversee annual renewal of membership dues, including the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), CBA, Advocate’s Society, etc.
• Oversee the filing of the LSO Annual Members Report
• Provides back up for conflict checking when required
• Provide training sessions and programs on the Firm’s accounting system for new hires, accounting staff and Legal Administrative Assistants
• Provide recommendations for improvements to processes and procedures, continually searching for new efficiencies
• Prepare ad hoc reporting as needed
• Participate in projects and initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree and a CPA designation required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Excel, eBillingHub, Elite Enterprise, ARCs
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be a change agent, able to communicate and work through changes effectively
• Dedicated to providing quality service to clients and consistently meet expectations by providing service beyond expectation
• Strong ability to manage multiple clients and remain productive within a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment
• Technically savvy, with demonstrated skills using Microsoft Outlook and Word, with willingness to learn new software and applications
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities required
• Professional demeanor with ability to quickly establish credibility with Partners and other stakeholders.

To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali -Manager Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com

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