Norton Rose Fulbright Canada
Finance
Controller,FinancialPlanning&AnalysisandFinancialReporting
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“Controller, Financial Planning & Analysis and Financial Reporting at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada. Skills: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Leadership. Oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial identify trends, risks, and and provide clear explanations and recommendations to leadership”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the integrity of financial reporting; support strategic decision‑making; maintaining governance, compliance, and financial discipline across the organization; ensure alignment with firm strategy and leadership priorities; support performance management, resource planning, pricing, and profitability analysis; support decision-making at the executive and practice group levels; ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting; ensure financial governance; ensure alignment with federal and provincial legislation; improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and analytical capability
Industry & Context.
translate financial data into clear, actionable insights; identify trends, risks, and and provide clear explanations and recommendations to leadership; Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support for leadership, including business cases and sensitivity analyses
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
CPA designation required, 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and FP&A, technical accounting knowledge, Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes, Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams, Advanced proficiency in financial systems (including experience with SAP), Excel, and reporting/analytics tools, Basic understanding of AI in finance functions
Nice to Have
French proficiency is highly valued, experience within a professional services or partnership-based environment, knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Tableau, ability to translate financial results into business insights
What You'll Do.
Oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial identify trends, risks, and and provide clear explanations and recommendations to leadership, Partner with senior leaders, practice groups, and office leadership to support performance management, resource planning, pricing, and profitability analysis, Oversee the development and maintenance of financial models, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision-making at the executive and practice group levels, Support strategic initiatives, including growth planning, scenario analysis, and evaluation of investments or new business opportunities, Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support for leadership, including business cases and sensitivity analyses, Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and financial statement preparation, Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.
, ASPE), Manage the preparation of internal and external financial reports for leadership, partners, and other stakeholders, Oversee the coordination of audits and reviews with external act as the primary point of contact and ensure efficient, well-prepared audit processes, Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure financial governance, Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and balance sheet integrityincluding AR, WIP, and accruals, Oversee all required tax submissions, including HST, partnership returns and other required forms (i.
W8), ensuring alignment with federal and provincial legislation, Work with the partnership office team, which includes review of the monthly partnership draw and other ad hoc needs (i.
, retirement from partnership forms, individual partner queries regarding compensation, taxes, capital contributions, etc.), Support the management of day-to-day finance functions, as needed, which includes working with financial institutions on the firm’s needs and managing the release of wires, Support ad hoc projects throughout the year in which the finance function is impacted or where the finance team can be supportive in project execution, Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A and accounting teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Drive process improvements and system enhancements to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and analytical capability.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with executive leadership, practice group leaders, and operational teams; Partner with senior leaders, practice groups, and office leadership; Collaborate cross‑functionally with senior leadership team and practice leadership
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
Full Job Description
The controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the firm’s **financial planning and analysis (FP &A)** as well as **accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls**. This role partners closely with executive leadership, practice group leaders, and operational teams to provide high‑quality financial insight, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and support strategic decision‑making. The controller reports directly to the chief financial officer and plays a critical role in translating financial data into clear, actionable insights while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and financial discipline across the organization. **You will be focusing on:** **Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)** * Oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and leadership priorities. * Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results; identify trends, risks, and variances; and provide clear explanations and recommendations to leadership. * Partner with senior leaders, practice groups, and office leadership to support performance management, resource planning, pricing, and profitability analysis. * Oversee the development and maintenance of financial models, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision‑making at the executive and practice group levels. * Support strategic initiatives, including growth planning, scenario analysis, and evaluation of investments or new business opportunities. * Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support for leadership, including business cases and sensitivity analyses. **Accounting & Financial Reporting** * Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, month‑end and year‑end close, and financial statement preparation. * Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., ASPE). * Manage the preparation of internal and external financial reports for lea
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