Treasury Manager

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Treasury Manager to join the Finance & Accounting department in the Toronto office.

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Administration, the Treasury Manager is responsible for overseeing payments (accounts payable, A/P), cash receipts (accounts receivable, A/R) and cash management across the Firm. This includes optimizing cash and borrowing positions, while maintaining strong internal controls, efficient operations and minimizing financial risks.

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts Oversight

• Providing oversight of the Toronto A/P team and processes, including management of vendors, and review and approval of invoice and expense report payments
• Providing oversight of the Toronto Cash receipts team and processes, including account reconciliations, dispute resolution and various ad hoc requests
• Administering the Firm’s corporate credit card program and administration of all outbound payments

Trust Accounting and Regulatory Compliance

• Providing oversight of the Toronto Trust team and processes, including compliance with Law Society rules, regulations and reporting requirements, trust account reconciliations and various ad hoc requests

Treasury, Cash Management and Banking

• Working alongside the Financial Reporting & Analysis team, ensuring timely and complete reconciliation of operating accounts
• Defining and implementing formal cash management and borrowing strategies to optimize liquidity, cash forecasting and foreign exchange exposure in alignment with the Firm’s financial objectives and risk tolerance
• Enhancing and maintaining strong internal controls related to the Firm's treasury processes
• Acting as the day-to-day contact for banking relationships

Leadership and Project Support

• Ensuring effective onboarding, training and ongoing development of treasury, trust and payments team members
• Leading and supporting cross-functional projects related to treasury operations, systems and process improvements
• Assisting the Director, Finance and Administration with ad hoc requests

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or related field
• A minimum of eight years of experience with A/R, A/P and/or treasury functions
• CPA designation or equivalent is an asset
• Experience in finance operations, preferably within a professional services environment
• Experience managing a team is required

Skills/Knowledge Requirements of the Role:

• Client-service mindset, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Chrome River, Aderant and various artificial intelligence tools is an asset
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize projects, manage workload and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and resourceful, with strong analytical abilities
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues in Toronto and across other offices
• Knowledge of accounting reconciliations, debits and credits is required
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Flexibility to work overtime as required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Compensation

The expected range of compensation for this position is $100,000 – $120,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined based on job-related knowledge, education and skills.

Other Relevant Application Information

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.