Senior Manager, Trust, Treasury & Accounts Payable

McCarthy Tétrault

. Overseeing the management and reconciliations of client trust accounts in compliance with all applicable law society rules, regulations and firm policies.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$125,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing the management and reconciliations of client trust accounts in compliance with all applicable law society rules, regulations and firm policies.
Developing 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.
Managing daily cash flow, banking relationships and liquidity to optimize the Firm’s 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.
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.
Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team.
Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities in all areas to support the firm’s 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

trust account managementfinancial reportingcash flow managementdebt managementaccounts payable processingprocess improvementautomationfinancial analysisregulatory compliancebanking relationships

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringorganizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsteam managementcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptability

Certifications

CPA Designationuniversity degree