Job opportunity
Law Firm Financial Controller
BC Legal Management Association
Lead accounting operations and financial reporting at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver, using trust accounting expertise and Excel proficiency.
As Controller, you will report to the Director of Finance while guiding the Accounting team. The full-time, permanent position requires professional services experience, collaborative communication, and strong organization. Your work will support accurate reporting, trust compliance, financial systems improvements, and colleagues across the Firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and provide team guidance
Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and meaningful analysis
Coordinate trust reports, examinations, audits, and compliance requirements
Optimize financial systems, applications, workflows, and reporting
Collaborate with accountants, institutions, consultants, vendors, and Firm stakeholders
Requirements:
Recognized accounting designation such as CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA
Experience in a mid-sized law or professional services firm
Professional services trust accounting experience
Proficiency with Excel; Aderant experience is an asset
Strong communication, organization, detail, and relationship-building skills
Bring financial reporting, trust accounting, and systems leadership to Clark Wilson LLP’s collaborative Vancouver Accounting team.
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Apply on source site As Controller, you will report to the Director of Finance while guiding the Accounting team. The full-time, permanent position requires professional services experience, collaborative communication, and strong organization. Your work will support accurate reporting, trust compliance, financial systems improvements, and colleagues across the Firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and provide team guidance
Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and meaningful analysis
Coordinate trust reports, examinations, audits, and compliance requirements
Optimize financial systems, applications, workflows, and reporting
Collaborate with accountants, institutions, consultants, vendors, and Firm stakeholders
Requirements:
Recognized accounting designation such as CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA
Experience in a mid-sized law or professional services firm
Professional services trust accounting experience
Proficiency with Excel; Aderant experience is an asset
Strong communication, organization, detail, and relationship-building skills
Bring financial reporting, trust accounting, and systems leadership to Clark Wilson LLP’s collaborative Vancouver Accounting team.
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