Job Description

Job Title: Controller

Job #: 16766

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $100,000

Remote Flexibility: In Office

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable law firm is currently looking for a Controller. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

            - Multiservice law firm servicing clients both nationally and internationally.

- Numerous lawyers in the firm have been recognized as practice leaders by Lexpert and Best Lawyers!

- Office located in Orangeville

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Maintain oversight of the day-to-day bookkeeping, accounting, banking, and cash flow;

-           Manage the accounting department, perform yearly reviews and report to HR;

-           Responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements including journal entries;

-           Ensure calculated payments, taxes and premiums are submitted by their deadlines;

-           Oversee payroll process, including processing payroll (including weekly payroll, source deduction reporting, RRSP filing and payments, EHT reporting and year end T4 generation, ROE filing)

-           Remain current on employment laws and ensure firm policies are compliant;

-           Management of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes;

-           Responsible for filing various LSO reports;

-           Prepare budget and forecasting;

-           Prepare and present financial information for monthly, quarterly and annual reports;

-           Maintaining the corporate tax schedules and issuing payments;

-           Assigns and authorizes cheques, purchase orders and invoices;

-           Be the Administration Manager of the accounting / billing software program.  Understanding all process flows as well as the security functionality;

-           Hiring, training, mentoring and supervising accounting staff and;

-           Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

-           University degree in Business/Accounting along with a CA, CPA, CMA, CGA, CMT Designation or working towards the designation;

-           3-5 years of work experience managing an accounting team;

-           Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);

-           Extensive knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local accounting requirements;

-           Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel;

-           Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently;

-           Attention to detail in all areas of work;

-           Strong communication skills (both written and verbal); and

-           Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16766 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.