McCarthy Tetrault

Senior Manager, Trust, Treasury & Accounts Payable

McCarthy Tetrault$125K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree with CPA designation or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience, with 5 years in management in professional services, preferably legal.
  • Experience with legal financial systems (e.g., Aderant, Elite) preferred.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills required.
  • Familiarity with automation tools and digital payment platforms is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proven leadership capabilities in a multi-office environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee trust account management and compliance with regulations.
  • Develop policies for trust fund administration and reporting.
  • Liaise with auditors and regulators on trust matters.
  • Manage daily cash flow and bank relationships for optimal liquidity.
  • Ensure compliance with treasury policies and act as signing officer.
  • Supervise accounts payable team for timely processing of invoices and payments.
  • Lead process improvements and present reports on financial activities to leadership.

Benefits

  • Insurance premiums paid by the Firm from day one.
  • Wellness and technology reimbursements.
  • Competitive compensation with generous time off, including a day to volunteer and a day for your birthday.
  • Commitment to professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Strong community involvement and focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Collaborative culture connecting lawyers and business teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are recruiting for a Senior Manager, Trust, Treasury, and Accounts Payable to join our team in our Toronto office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of10 years of experience in with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role in professional services environment preferably in the legal industry and will be responsible foroverseeing the law firm27s trust accounting, treasury operations, and accounts payable functions on a national scale. McCarthy Te9trault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment. This is a newly created position.

Salary Range (Toronto Only): $125,000 - $130,000 annually

The offered salary may vary based on the candidate27s job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.

As a Senior Manager, Trust, Treasury, and Accounts Payable, you will be:

Trust Accounting

  • Overseeing the management and reconciliations of client trust accounts in compliance with all applicable law society rules, regulations and firm policies.
  • Developong and implementing policies and procedures for trust fund administration, segregation and reporting.
  • Liaising with auditors, regulators and clients regarding trust account matters, including responding to trust audits, inquiries and different quarterly and annual reports.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate operations, trust account reconciliations and reporting to the leadership.

Treasury Management

  • Managing daily cash flow, banking relationships and liquidity to optimize the Firm27s financial position.
  • Overseeing cash forecasting and debt management in accordance with Firm policies.
  • Ensuring compliance with internal controls and treasury policies and acting as a signing officer on all operation accounts.
  • Overseeing the management and administration of the Firm27s bank accounts, banking platforms and Corporate credit card program

Accounts Payable

  • Supervising the accounts payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reports and payments across all offices.
  • Monitoring and improving efficiency, internal controls and compliance with the firm and regulatory requirements.
  • Operating and administering Concur Solutions for the reimbursement of expenses to Firm members

Leadership and Strategy

  • Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team.
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities in all areas to support the firm27s growth and operational excellence.
  • Preparing and presenting reports on trust, treasury, and accounts payable activities to firm leadership and management committees.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including practice groups and office administrators, on finance-related projects and initiatives.
  • Client Services to our lawyers and staff.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

  • University degree and accounting designation (i.e. CPA Designation or equivalent).
  • Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role in professional services environment; preferably in the legal industry.
  • Experience with a legal financial systems (e.g., Aderant, Elite or similar) is preferred and advanced MS Excel skills are required
  • Familiarity with automation tools and digital payment platforms is an asset.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-office environment.
  • Experience in a national or multi-office law firm environment is preferred.
  • Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

  • Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
  • Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
  • A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
  • Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply:

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

McCarthy Te9trault utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of our application screening process to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment efforts by analyzing applications to identify candidates whose qualifications and experiences align with the requirements of the position.

About McCarthy Tetrault

McCarthy Tetrault is a Canadian law firm that provides a full range of legal services to clients in Canada and around the world. The firm has a long history of excellence in the legal profession and is known for its expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including corporate and commercial law, litigation, tax, real estate, and intellectual property. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Quebec City, London, and New York, McCarthy Tetrault is one of the largest law firms in Canada and has a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services to its clients.
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