Senior Financial Analyst

Gowling WLG • Toronto, ON

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Reporting and Analysis to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for key elements of the monthly financial close process, the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and the delivery of internal and external historical reporting requests. The position offers an opportunity for continued professional development within Finance. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong technical expertise, sound judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment. As experience is gained, the role will evolve with increased responsibility and involvement in supporting the team including day-to-day oversight of a team through priority management, work review, and guidance. This position can be based in any of our Canadian offices. This position is primarily remote, with in-office attendance as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation required.
• Prior experience in progressively more challenging positions in finance (5+ years)
• Previous experience in a financial reporting role using Enterprise Accounting Software
• Demonstrates a solutions-oriented approach, challenges status quo, and strives to improve processes
• Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks/priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency required, including complex formulas and PivotTables

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Power Query and reporting automation tools (Python and/or VBA) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead the monthly financial close process, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Oversee all general ledger activities, including cash, prepaids, receivables, WIP, accruals, intercompany transactions, capital assets, deferred revenue, long-term debt, and other asset and liability accounts.
• Develop a process to monitor contingency files and WIP management with the Lawyers and execute on that process.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE, the partnership’s accounting policies, and applicable provincial law society rules and requirements.
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements, including financial statements, Partnership Board reporting and other management reporting including ad hoc requests from departments and Clients.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to members of the Reporting and Analysis team, fostering collaboration and high-quality outputs.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors in support of audit requirements.
• Support of other key projects as required

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 15+ vacation days and remote work (Occasional office visits)
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees