Director of Finance
Beard Winter LLP is proud to be recognized as a Top 10 Ontario Regional Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer magazine for 2021-22, and as one of The Globe and Mail’s Canada's Best Law Firms for 2025.
Beard Winter is a multi-service, mid-sized law firm located in downtown Toronto, our unwavering commitment to clients is the foundation of our history since 1964. Best Lawyers and Lexpert recognize our lawyers in the areas of insurance law, insurance defence litigation, estates, trusts law and family law. Our lawyers and employees are a key component of our success.
We are seeking a Director of Finance to join our team.
Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)
Job Overview: As the Director of Finance, you will lead our financial team with a commitment to excellence, service, and accountability. Reporting directly to the Management Committee and working along side the Director of HR & Operations, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the Firm’s financial integrity and fostering a collaborative work environment.
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial management within the legal industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the Management Committee to monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure organizational risks are minimized through effective controls.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and integrity.
- Responsible for managing all financial aspects of the Firm, including review of GL activity, cash flow monitoring, partners draw and capital accounts, lawyer and partner compensation, and preparation of a variety or reports and analysis.
- Preparation of accurate and timely budgets, financial statements and reports, and ongoing analysis of same.
- Preparation and filing of Partnership Information returns and corporate tax returns.
- Work with external auditors to complete annual audits.
- Provide financial analysis to assist with client RFPs.
- Liaise with the Firm’s bankers and vendors.
- Sit on various internal committees to provide insight from a financial perspective.
- Work with accounting/billing/collection specialists in developing accounting policies and procedures and managing the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Provide leadership and direct the team in a fast-paced efficient work environment.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
- Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to explain financial and accounting concepts to wide variety of people in simple terms.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Proficiency in financial software (Prolaw) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Interested candidates can submit their applications in confidence to Debbie Cymbron, Director of HR & Operations at dcymbron@beardwinter.com.
Beard Winter LLP adopts an inclusive and accessible environment, and we are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection and assessment process, please contact Debbie Cymbron, Director, HR & Operations.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment verification.
No agencies or recruiters please.