Financial Analyst

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm's core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst, Tax & Treasury to join our Finance team! The Financial Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Working with others on the team, the Financial Analyst helps maintain strong stewardship of the Firm and client assets by ongoing monitoring of internal controls, building strong relationships with financial institutions and tax regulatory bodies. They also assist our professionals by providing appropriate sales tax information and the finance team with the required banking support.

This position can be based out of any of our Canadian offices!

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for operating bank account reconciliations including resolution of any unusual activity.
2. Review of monthly trust account bank reconciliations to ensure they meet law society requirements and internal control standards.
3. Record monthly bank fees and ensure amounts are in line with banking agreements.
4. Responsible for monthly sales tax analysis and filings including review and resolution of any unusual activity.
5. Assist with implementation and maintenance of treasury management systems including updating user access and new processes.
6. Prepare daily and monthly reporting on banking and tax activities as well as address all ad hoc requests in a timely manner.
7. Balance Sheet and Income Statement account analysis to ensure appropriate tax classification.
8. Assist in responding to sales tax and tax form queries from Finance and professionals as well as reviewing the daily notifications on appropriate sales tax allocation on invoicing.
9. Key contact with tax authorities and financial institution teams to resolve issues.
10. Undertake business process efficiency reviews, take ownership of tasks and system automation opportunities.
11. Ensure compliance with tax regulations and ASPE, the partnership's accounting and tax policies as well as provincial law society rules and requirements.
12. Working as part of a team, provide guidance to professionals and the Finance operational team.
13. Liaise with auditors and consultants regarding tax accounting and bank account audit requirements.
14. Assist with various Finance projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. University degree; working towards a professional accounting designation such as CPA.
2. Previous experience in a tax or banking role is an asset.
3. Demonstrates a solutions-oriented approach, challenges status quo, and strives to improve processes.
4. Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks/priorities.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Strong attention to detail.
7. Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel (Advanced Level), PowerPoint and Outlook.
8. Experience working with SQL databases, Power BI and Power Query is an asset.
9. Ability to promote a collaborative work/team environment by presenting a professional and responsive attitude towards others and by demonstrating prompt and conscientious work habits.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

The starting range for this role is $55,000 to $70,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant's individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.