Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP is currently looking to fill two civil litigation associate positions. We are also always open to expressions of interest from exceptional candidates, including lawyers, law clerks, administrative staff, and individuals completing law clerk and other professional support programs. For candidates in law school, please note that Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP participates in the On-Campus Interview process, which is regulated by the Law Society of Ontario and, depending on the time of year, we may be constrained in the timing or form of our response.
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Available Positions
Director of Finance
The Director of Finance overall responsibility is to lead our financial team with a commitment to excellence, service, and accountability. Reporting directly to Marie Henein and working in collaboration with the Director of Operations and Managing Partner, 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing strategic management of the accounting and finance functions
- Directing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Recommending improvements to ensure the integrity of a company’s financial information
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, as well as manage tax planning efforts
- Managing or overseeing the relationship with independent auditors
- Analyze expense trends and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate
- Overseeing financial systems implementations and upgrades
- Monitor the Firm’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives
- Managing relationships with banks and key vendors
- Lead and mentor the accounting team, promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Identifying and managing business risks and insurance requirements
Additional Responsibilities Include:
- Establishes law firm organizational strategies by contributing opinions and substantiation to the Firm’s strategic thinking and direction, creating functional strategic thinking and direction, and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational goals.
- Establishes law firm operational strategies by evaluating trends, defining critical measurements, and establishing change strategies.
- Establishes law firm financial strategies through both budgeting and timely forecasting, anticipating requirements and trends, distributing monetary resources, and evaluating results.
- Developing and presenting cost-benefit analyses of new and additional services to Senior Partners.
- Maintains the Firm’s stability by communicating the Firm’s value system, enforcing ethical business practices, and inspiring service excellence.
Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant CPA, CA designation required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within a law firm
- Strong sense of accomplishment, driven by a demonstrative history of successful execution
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
- Effective and practical problem solver
- 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 a wide variety of people in simple terms.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting software, like Soluno.
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to Tammy Pali at tpali@hhllp.ca.
Kindly note only those candidates that will be chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Applications are due by 12 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025.