Senior Financial Analyst, Partners Office

Norton Rose Fulbright

Senior Financial Analyst in legal firm handling partner compensation and tax obligations. Involves financial analysis, documentation, and collaboration with partners and external firms.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$79,500 - CA$100,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain rigorous, structured, and up-to-date documentation of associate files
Prepare, structure and analyze the financial information required to respond to information requests related to partner files
Prepare and analyze partner compensation schedules
Produce and validate monthly distribution and payment files to partners, including retirement allowances and consulting fees, in accordance with applicable agreements
Upload monthly distribution data to the payroll system
Prepare and coordinate capital contributions and repayments and act as a point of contact with banks
Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the Partners Office processes, policies, and practices
Coordinate the allocation of amounts due to partners in connection with the global referral program
Support management in all communications to partners
Support partners in the creation of a professional corporation
Prepare and record month-end and year-end entries related to the Partners Office
Develop and maintain internal controls related to partners' equity
Support external auditors
Assist in the preparation and follow-up of partners' tax obligations (T5013, RL-15 and other applicable slips)
Perform rigorous reconciliations between accounting, tax and operational data
Act as an internal expert in partnership taxation and demonstrate an ability to explain complex financial and tax information clearly and professionally
Collaborate with external firms (accounting firms) to obtain answers to more complex tax questions from partners
Apply to the Canada Revenue Agency for certificates of residency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
5 to 8 years of relevant experience in financial accounting or financial analysis
Expertise in partnership taxation (or strong interest in taxation)
Experience in a similar position within an accounting or law firm is a significant asset
Advance command of Excel
Highly organized and excellent priority management skills
Demonstrated ability to structure information and communicate with clarity and professionalism when required
Bilingualism (French/English) required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Benefit premiums paid by the firm
Telemedicine services
Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountingfinancial analysispartnership taxationExcelmonth-end entriesyear-end entriesinternal controlstax obligationsreconciliationscapital contributions

Soft Skills

highly organizedpriority managementclear communicationprofessionalismcollaborationcontinuous improvementanalytical skillsattention to detailproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in finance