Finance and Accounting Manager

Finance and Accounting Manager

Dartmouth, NS

Reference # HL-CDR-10219

Conrads is a growing family law firm serving clients throughout Nova Scotia. Focused on building a modern, high-performing practice, the firm places a strong emphasis on excellent client service, strong advocacy, technology, accountability, and continuous improvement. As Conrads continues to grow, the firm is investing in the strong systems, accurate financial information, and disciplined financial management needed to support its next stage of growth.

We are excited to partner with Conrads in the recruitment of a Finance and Accounting Manager (Manager) to join their team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Reporting directly to the Owner, the Manager will take ownership of the firm's financial operations, including accounting and financial reporting, banking and cash management, taxation, budgeting, payroll, receivables, payables, and financial controls. This is a growth-oriented opportunity for a recently designated CPA who wants to develop a deep understanding of a growing business, work closely with its owner, and progress toward greater financial leadership responsibility over time.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Manage the firm's day-to-day accounting operations;
• Complete bank, credit card and other account reconciliations;
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable;
• Administer payroll and related remittances;
• Oversee the firm's client invoicing and billing processes;
• Work with the firm's billing assistant to ensure billing and related administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently;
• Complete month-end and year-end accounting processes;
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting for the firm.

Banking and Cash Management

• Managing the firm's banking relationships;
• Monitoring cash flow and liquidity;
• Managing deposits, transfers and movement of funds between accounts;
• Managing cheque preparation and related banking administration;
• Monitoring credit facilities and other banking arrangements.

Trust Accounting and Regulatory Compliance

• Manage the firm's trust accounting;
• Complete all required trust reconciliations;
• Maintain appropriate trust accounting records and controls;
• Ensure compliance with applicable Law Society trust-accounting requirements;
• Monitor trust activity and identify discrepancies or compliance issues.

Taxation and Compliance

• Preparing and filing corporate income tax returns for the firm and related companies;
• Preparing and filing the owner's personal income tax return;
• Preparing and filing HST returns and other required tax filings;
• Managing payroll and other statutory remittances.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Analysis

• Prepare and maintain the firm's annual and monthly budgets;
• Monitor actual performance against budget;
• Prepare forecasts and variance analysis.

Business Growth and Strategic Planning

• Evaluating potential investments and business opportunities;
• Financial modelling and scenario analysis;
• Assessing the financial implications of growth initiatives;
• Improving accounting, reporting and financial systems.

Accounting Work on Legal Files

• Reviewing and analyzing financial information;
• Assisting with the interpretation of corporate and personal financial records;
• Analyzing income, expenses, assets, liabilities and business interests.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation, ideally recently obtained, with approximately 1-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, taxation, and financial controls.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial information into useful management reporting.
• A highly organized and dependable approach, with the ability to take ownership of key financial processes.
• An interest in understanding how a growing business operates and contributing to its continued growth.
• Experience in a law firm or with trust accounting is considered an asset but is not required.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility within a growing firm, with the opportunity to expand your expertise and progress into a senior financial leadership role as the firm grows. To apply please visit:

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Senior Consultant at View email address on jobs.swagapp.com. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara know.

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