Financial Analyst (One-Year Contract)

About Cassels:

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Toronto office is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst for a One-Year Contract in our Accounting department, reporting to the Manager, Accounting, Analysis, and Reporting. This position is responsible for the preparation of Financial Statements, reports and providing detailed financial analysis for both internal and external stakeholders. This role is key to the month end and year end closing processes; and supports the preparation of the annual operating Budget.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Active involvement with period end close activities including journal entries preparations, reconciliations & in-depth analysis with a focus on head count and FTE.
• The analysis of monthly reports on actual vs budget variances.
• Maintaining the general ledger and supporting schedules.
• Preparing bank reconciliations and ensuring adjustment of outstanding items.
• Participating in the forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Preparing working papers and Involvement in financial audits.
• Preparing and remitting levies to Law Societies.
• Enhancing and streamlining of processes utilizing new tools and technologies.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and analysis to improve decision making.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

• University degree in Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent.
• 4-5 years of experience working in a similar role; experience in a law firm or professional services environment, an asset.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL and intermediate level knowledge of the MS Office Suite of applications and Outlook.
• Experience with 3E Elite an asset.
• Able to prioritize and organize work in an effective and efficient manner, observing deadlines and time sensitivities.
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate work demands.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a participative member of a team.
• Ability to show initiative.
• Able to identify issues, analyze, generate alternatives, implement and support a solution both their own and those of others.
• Thorough by nature, exceptional analytical skills and a keen level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to discuss and inform various people within the department and across the Firm with respect to issues, requests and day to day activities.

Employment Type: One-Year Contract, Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 Annually (commensurate with skills and experience)

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
• RRSP Matching Program.
• Education/tuition allowance.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Employee referral bonus.
• A hybrid work environment.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

Cassels uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for positions, including reviewing resumes and ranking, scoring or filtering candidates against job-related criteria. All results are reviewed by our Human Resources team, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.