Senior Manager, Finance Transformation (Finance Department)

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. With over 900 lawyers and 1,100+ employees, we have offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Tsuut’ina Nations, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, and Johannesburg. We provide strategic and thoughtful advice in virtually all areas of business law to a broad range of clients including close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individual clients.

We are a high-achieving, professional, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and friendly place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and offer a welcoming environment for all people. While we are here to service our clients and are a deadline-driven industry, we look to be innovative, and there are opportunities to participate in initiatives which make a difference in our firm and community.

Achieve excellence doing work that’s challenging and rewarding, with people you’ll like working with, in an environment that’s welcoming, supportive, entrepreneurial and innovative, where you’re a valued contributor, not just an employee. For additional information about the firm or this position, please visit our website at www.fasken.com.

Senior Manager, Finance Transformation (Finance Department) – Canada

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Finance Transformation, is responsible for leading the strategic transformation of finance operations across the firm. This role focuses on leveraging AI and digitalization in finance, staying up to date of finance technology trends, and ensuring operational excellence. The successful candidate will support the CFO's office in achieving key strategic goals and facilitate the optimization of finance operations.

Work Environment

As part of the Firm-wide Finance team, this role can be located in any of the Canadian cities that Fasken has offices (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary, Tsuut’ina Nations, Vancouver, Surrey). Hybrid remote work arrangements are available with requirements as per business needs for onsite office support. The successful candidate must live in or around their regional office and be able to commute to the office as often as required. In-office requirements are subject to change, based on business needs as determined by the Firm’s Management.

For Indigenous candidates interested in employment on-reserve, there may be an opportunity at Fasken to do so at our Alberta office situated on Tsuut'ina Nation, west of Calgary. Such candidates are encouraged to speak to Human Resources during the interview process to obtain additional information.

Standard core hours of work are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. This role is not overtime eligible and some flexibility will be required within the Firm's core business hours to meet the needs of the department and other region’s time zones. 

To Us, Success Means:

• Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations.
• Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community.
• Working collaboratively – you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment.
• Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties.
• Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology.
• Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues.
• Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times.
• Having a proactive and results-orientated mindset.

Responsibilities

1. Finance Technology Strategy:

• Strategic Support, Adoption and Alignment:
• Align finance transformation initiatives with the firm's strategic plan and firm-wide objectives.
• Ensure alignment of transformation initiatives with regional finance teams and firmwide SMEs.
• Oversee change management processes to ensure smooth transitions, training and high adoption rates of new systems among regional finance teams.

2. Finance Technology And Innovation:

• AI and Digitalization in Finance:
• Lead initiatives to integrate AI and digital technologies into finance processes.
• Stay informed about the latest trends in finance technology and apply these insights to drive innovation within the firm.
• Develop and implement training programs for regional staff to ensure successful adoption of new finance technologies and AI applications.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge, data integrity, and compliance requirements related to finance technology platforms.
• Act as the primary liaison with vendors and external partners for finance system upgrades, AI features, and technology support.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex issues, providing solutions and strategic direction.

3. Finance Technology Operations:

Operational Excellence:

• Collaboration with Finance departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency, considering physical and digital locations, accountability, standardization, and technology enablement across all units
• Maintain finance operation excellence through process audits, reviews, improvements and monitoring process metrics.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
• Extensive experience in finance transformation, project management, and operations within large professional services organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise as a system administrator and hands-on experience on Financial systems and other automation tools used in professional services or law firm environments.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, and systems, with a focus on AI, digitalization and technology-driven transformation.
• Formal training or certification in AI applications for finance or legal operations is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of leading complex, technology-driven transformation projects, including change management and training development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement skills and proven problem-solving capabilities and ability to manage complex initiatives.

Candidates who do not meet all the listed requirements are still encouraged to apply, as diverse experiences and perspectives are valued.

Reporting Structure

• This role reports to the Senior Director, Finance.

What We Offer:

Join our friendly, collaborative and rewarding work environment where your professional development is supported, and your contributions are encouraged and valued.  In a full-time, permanent role, we offer the following:

• A competitive total compensation package
• Flexible medical and dental benefits, including telemedicine services
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Personal days
• Wellness Subsidy and continuing education reimbursement
• Maternity/parental leave top up
• Employee referral program
• Firm paid professional memberships related and required by role
• Opportunities to give back to your community through Firm initiatives

Diversity And Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility And Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification.

Your Application

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, a team player and will have excellent organizational & communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and superior client service environment. We provide a collegial work environment, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence through our candidate applicant portal on www.fasken.com.

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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