Job Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job #: 16795

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $90,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility after training

Client Profile

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

• Full-service mid-sized business law firm.
• Recognized as leaders in their respective fields in The Best Lawyers in Canada.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for the firm’s Trust and General bank accounts and lead month-end journal entries for multiple entities;
• Conduct reconciliations of accounts, including intercompany, fixed assets, and prepaid schedules;
• Maintain accurate timekeeper setups and billing rates in e-billing platforms and accounting software;
• Assist with analyses and working papers for annual audits and ensure compliance with trust account regulations;
• Support annual budget preparation, conduct profitability analyses, cash flow trend analyses, and provide variance analysis on month-end reports;
• Maintain key financial reports, such as collections, partner capital schedules, and expense analyses;
• Conduct monthly departmental profitability analyses and provide actionable insights.
• Work with HR to manage RRSP uploads and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, and;
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFO.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA, CFA, or similar designation preferred.
• 3–5 years of financial analysis experience, 
• Advanced Excel proficiency (vlookups, IF analysis), familiarity with accounting software (Elite, Aderant, or Clio preferred), and a strong understanding of trust accounting and legal billing practices.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• High degree of flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands of business partners.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16795 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.