Job Description

Our highly respected client is looking for a VP/Director of Finance to take charge of their finance department. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, this role involves overseeing the daily accounting activities, managing the accounting team, and ensuring adherence to all relevant standards and best practices. As a VP/Director of Finance, you will also be the main bank liaison, manage firm cash flows, and contribute to the overall success of the firm by completing regular financial analysis.Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily accounting activities including processing outgoing funds, bank deposits, accounts payables, and accounts receivables

• Lead the accounting team and provide backup support during high volume periods or remote work/vacation/sick cover

• Ensure compliance with all government, bank, Law Society, and Meritas standards and best practices

• Manage legal accounting & docketing software for new user setups, updates, changes, problem resolution, and recommend changes of software when and as appropriate

• Attend regular meetings with the firm Management Committee and/or Partnership to provide updates on financial health and areas of concern

• Oversee annual review engagement with our external accounting firm for year end reporting for the primary business and its subsidiaries

• Create firm policies for greater financial health and work closely with the Operations team to develop and attain strategic goals, administrative and operational processes, and procedures

• Prepare and/or oversee all bank, government, and regulatory filings, applications, registrations, payments, and reporting requirements as per their schedule

• Regularly analyze financial data to identify successes and deficiencies, develop key financial models, plan for cash spends on different projects, create firm wide budgets for a fiscal year, and make recommendations for future endeavors and goals

• Respond to inquiries from lawyers and staff on client files and manage firm cash flows

Qualifications:

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

• Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a finance leadership role

• Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting is essential

• Demonstrated experience in managing budget processes is required

• Expertise in cash flow management is a necessity

• Strong skills in financial analysis are desired

• Experience in handling month-end close procedures is crucial

• Ability to prepare and analyze monthly statements is a must

If this position interests you and you have the required qualifications please call us at 613-236-4253 or apply online today!Job Reference Number: 0013160456Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.xc2xa9 2025 Robert Half. By clicking Apply Now, you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half est la premixc3xa8re et la plus grande firme de solutions de gestion des talents spxc3xa9cialisxc3xa9es au monde, qui met en relation des chercheurs d'emploi hautement qualifixc3xa9s avec des opportunitxc3xa9s au sein de grandes entreprises. Nous offrons...

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