Accounting Manager

About the Company?

Our client is a legal advisory firm. They are looking for Accounting Manager who will be responsible overseeing daily accounting operations, payroll, trust accounting, and financial reporting while supervising a small team and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with legal teams, manage disbursements and recoveries, and drive process improvements.

Why Work Here?

• An opportunity to advance within a dynamic and rapidly expanding company
• Collaborative work environment

About the Opportunity?

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations including A/P, A/R, billing, trust accounting, and general ledger
• Supervise and mentor a team of up to 3 direct reports including a bookkeeper and admin clerks
• Manage legal financial workflows, including credit recoveries, clawbacks on legal/service-related payments, and disbursement tracking
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of legal fees, commissions, bonuses, and prepaid card disbursements
• Oversee payroll processing via ADP, including handling of bonuses and special disbursements
• Review and reconcile trust and general accounts in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses for firm leadership
• Prepare budgeting and cash flow forecasting efforts; monitor department spending and budget adherence
• Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations, journal entries, and account adjustments
• Participate in reviewing EFT/vendor payments, internal expense reports, and quarterly filings (e.g., HST, levy forms)
• Collaborate with legal and recovery teams to align financial workflows with legal case demands
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency across accounting operations
• Provide guidance and training to team members, encourage cross-training and knowledge sharing
• Utilize accounting software and business intelligence and data visualization tool ie. Power BI and/or Spend Dynamics

About You?

• CPA designation (or in progress); candidates with strong relevant law firm experience may also be considered.
• Experience with legal financial processes including credit recoveries, legal transactions, clawback disbursements, legal fee handling, payroll and bonuses, and prepaid card disbursements.
• Background in small to mid-sized companies with a hands-on approach to accounting.
• Proficient in full-cycle and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Industry experience in law firms, insurance/claims accounting, collections, lending, or similar sectors.
• Experience in managing and developing accounting or finance teams.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Salary Range?

$90,000 – $100,000/year?

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How to Apply?

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?

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