Manager, Finance - Financial Planning & Analysis

Today, transactional operations, payroll, payables, certain accounting deliverables, and a portion of budget support are provided by Mila’s shared finance team under a service agreement. The Finance Manager will act as the pivotal link between LawZero, the shared finance team, project leads, funding partners, and external auditors. The goal of this role is to provide capacity, rigor, and continuity across all financial matters while contributing to the implementation of processes adapted to the organization’s growth. This is a broad-scope position without direct team supervision: the successful candidate must advance files through collaboration, diplomacy, and an excellent understanding of everyone’s priorities.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, you will contribute to the daily management, compliance, and improvement of LawZero’s financial operations. You will ensure the quality and consistency of financial deliverables produced by the shared team while supporting internal teams with budget monitoring, projects, accountability reporting, and ad hoc financing requests. You will be involved in diverse areas: month-end, budgets, treasury, grants and donations, reporting to funders, external audits, process improvement, and the implementation of new financial tools.

Perform analyses to ensure proper revenue recognition (deferral method or others).
Treasury and Foreign Exchange Management

Monitor bank balances and anticipate liquidity needs.
Manage multi-currency accounts and coordinate foreign exchange operations.
Coordinate cash flow forecasting management.
Accounting Review and Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Perform critical reviews of monthly financial statements produced by the accounting team to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Act as the primary point of contact for the operational accounting team to adjust and improve processes and IT tools.
Act as a liaison with the finance team for the preparation of the annual budget and multi-year financial plans.
Planning, Audit, and Process Improvement

Prepare financial files for the annual audit.
Coordinate audits with government authorities.
Participate in the implementation and improvement of financial tools, including the transition to Oracle NetSuite and related expense/travel management tools.
University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Approximately 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, financial analysis, or financial operations—ideally in an organization with international activities or offices.
Experience in a non-profit (NPO), research organization, startup, growing SME, accounting firm, or project-based environment is a significant asset.
Ability to handle ad hoc and sometimes urgent requests, particularly related to grants, budgets, or financial analysis.
Bilingualism in French and English is required.
Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite, Sage 300, Power BI, or expense/travel management tools (asset).
advanced mastery of Excel is also relevant.
Experience with private foundation donations, grants, accountability reporting, or project-based financial tracking.
Comprehensive health benefits (including mental health and wellness management account)

• 20 days of vacation per year upon start
• Employer contribution of 4% to your retirement savings, with no required employee match
• Additional compensation totaling 8% of your salary to apply towards additional retirement savings or bonuses (independent of group and individual performance)
• A team of passionate world-class experts in their field
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment in our vibrant office space in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex district, close to public transportation

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