Treasury Manager

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Toronto A/P team and processes, including management of vendors, and review and approval of invoice and expense report payments.
• Oversee the Toronto Cash Receipts team and processes, including account reconciliations, dispute resolution and various ad‑hoc requests.
• Administer the Firm’s corporate credit card program and all outbound payments.
• Oversee the Toronto Trust team and processes, ensuring compliance with Law Society rules, regulations, reporting requirements, and trust account reconciliations.
• Work with the Financial Reporting & Analysis team to ensure timely and complete reconciliation of operating accounts.
• Define and implement 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.
• Enhance and maintain strong internal controls related to the Firm’s treasury processes.
• Act as the day‑to‑day contact for banking relationships.
• Ensure effective onboarding, training and ongoing development of treasury, trust and payments team members.
• Lead and support cross‑functional projects related to treasury operations, systems and process improvements.
• Assist the Director, Finance and Administration with ad‑hoc requests.

Education & Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

• Client‑service mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Chrome River, Aderant and various artificial intelligence tools (asset).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with 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 (required).
• Ability to work 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 Applicant Information – EEO

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.