Job Description

Are you a proactive CPA who thrives on bringing clarity to complexity, building smarter systems, and turning financial data into business decisions?

A growing Vancouver-based law firm is looking for a driven Finance Manager to join its team and play a key role in shaping the future of the organization. This is more than a traditional accounting role, it's an opportunity to build, improve, and lead a finance function within a growing legal practice.

WHY WORK WITH US?

We believe exceptional people create exceptional work. We've built a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where people are trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive compensation reflective of your experience and impact. Salary range: $120-140K+
• Annual discretionary bonus, plus holiday bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and long-term disability coverage
• $1,500 annual Health & Wellness Spending Account
• 4 weeks' vacation
• 7 paid sick days and 3 paid personal days annually
• Hybrid flexibility with one work-from-home day each week
• Professional development support
• Flexible work environment focused on outcomes, not micromanagement
• Bi-weekly team lunches and a genuinely collegial culture
• Opportunity to shape and build a growing finance function

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Our client is a growing Vancouver-based law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service and legal expertise. The firm has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to invest in the people, systems, and infrastructure needed to support its long-term success.

Known for its collaborative and down-to-earth culture, the firm offers a unique opportunity to join a highly engaged team where your contributions will be visible, valued, and impactful.

As the firm continues to evolve, this newly created Finance Manager position will play an important role in strengthening financial operations, enhancing reporting capabilities, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Reporting to the Managing Partner, you'll operate as both a hands-on finance leader and strategic partner, balancing day-to-day operations with longer-term planning and process improvement. You will:

Lead financial reporting and planning

• Prepare and present monthly financial reports and insights to partners
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis
• Support business planning and recommend partner distributions
• Develop financial metrics and identify opportunities for improvement

Own core accounting operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing
• Improve collections processes and reduce aging AR
• Manage month-end and year-end processes
• Process partner distributions, expense reimbursements, and tax reporting

Manage trust accounting and compliance

• Oversee financial compliance requirements and internal controls
• Manage audits, regulatory reporting, and financial recordkeeping
• Ensure timely remittance of GST, PST, payroll, and related filings
• Maintain accuracy and integrity across all financial processes

Drive systems and operational improvements

• Improve workflows, reporting, and internal processes
• Manage vendor contracts and renewal tracking
• Support the evolution of the firm's finance function and provide direction to accounting support resources as the team grows

WHO YOU ARE

• You're someone who notices the details others miss. You're proactive, collaborative, and naturally take ownership. You communicate clearly, solve problems thoughtfully, and enjoy creating order from complexity.
• You're equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves and thinking strategically, and you're excited by the opportunity to help build something.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• CPA designation required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience
• Experience leading full-cycle accounting operations
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate financial information into practical insights
• Strong ownership mentality and proactive approach
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution

NICE TO HAVES

• Law firm or professional services experience
• Trust accounting experience and familiarity with Law Society requirements
• Experience supporting growing small-to-medium organizations
• Experience implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies

If you're looking for a highly visible role where your ideas and expertise will directly shape the future of a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume.

To protect the confidentiality of our client, additional details regarding the firm will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.