Finance Manager

Area of Law 3-5 years minimum of accounting, budgeting, analaysis and reporting experience

Location Regina

Experience 3-5 years minimum of accounting, budgeting, analaysis and reporting experience

Description

Finance Manager (Full-Time)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Partners of a mid-sized Regina law firm, theFinance Manager is a key member of the leadership team responsible for theFirm’s financial operations, reporting, controls, budgeting, payroll, and lawfirm accounting requirements.

The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadershipwhile maintaining hands-on oversight of day-to-day accounting, cash flow,compliance, and staff support.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting, Reporting and Controls

• Lead the Firm’s accounting andfinancial management functions, including financial controls, policies,procedures, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain the general ledger,supporting schedules, bank and trust reconciliations, and month-end/year-endworking papers.
• Prepare financial statementsand corporate tax filings and coordinate year-end reporting with externalaccountants and auditors.
• Oversee accounts payable,accounts receivable, government remittances, filings, and regulatorycompliance.

Budgeting, Cash Flow and Planning

• Prepare annual budgets andforecasts for the Firm and related companies.
• Monitor results against budget,analyze variances, and report meaningful financial insights to the Partners.
• Manage cash flow and liquidityto support operational and Partner requirements.

Payroll and Compensation

• Oversee payroll accuracy,timeliness, regulatory compliance, and related policies.
• Support lawyer, staff, Counsel,and Partner compensation, distributions, and benefit-related administration.

Law Firm Operations and Leadership

• Monitor financial performanceand provide analysis and recommendations to the Partnership.
• Oversee client billing,collections, work-in-progress, Partner reporting, and Law Society trustaccounting requirements.
• Lead, train, develop, andsupport accounting and payroll staff to meet operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation completed or inprogress preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years ofaccounting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting experience.
• Experience overseeingfinance/accounting operations and full-cycle payroll.
• Strong knowledge of accountingprinciples, financial controls, cash flow management and regulatory compliance(payroll/employment standards legislation, GST/PST and income tax remittances).
• Highly proficient with MicrosoftExcel; experience with legal accounting or practice management systems,including PCLaw, is an asset.
• Law firm or professionalservices experience is an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical,problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention todetail, accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment with sensitiveinformation.
• Excellent leadership,communication and interpersonal skills; professional and client servicefocused.
• Able to work independently whilecollaborating effectively with the Partners and Firm leadership.

Reports To: Partners

Salary Range: Starting at $80,000 to $95,000, dependant on qualifications

Benefits: Health and dental benefits, life and long-term disabilityinsurance, RRSP/DPSP program, and professional development support

AtOWZW Lawyers LLP, we offer a competitive compensation package based onexperience and qualifications which includes a pension plan with employermatched contributions and the opportunity to do interesting work in a friendly,professional environment. More information about the firm may be obtained fromour website.

We welcome all applications, however all applicants must be resident in Canada and available for work in Regina, Saskatchewan upon hiring. All applications will be held in confidence and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We will begin contacting successful candidates for interviews on October 1, 2026.