Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. 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 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 cutting-edge, and there are opportunities to participate in initiatives which make a difference in our firm and community. For additional information about the firm or this position, please visit our website at . Senior Financial Analyst (Finance Department) – Firmwide Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst (also referred to as “SFA”) is responsible for coordinating and performing complex tax compliance, reporting, and analytical activities across the Firm. The role supports partnership accounting, partner admissions and compensation processes, and other finance initiatives. The SFA conducts research, identifies risks and inconsistencies, recommends appropriate accounting or tax treatments and process improvements, and supports the automation and standardization of Firm-Wide finance processes. In addition to their subject matter expertise in tax and compliance, the role requires a natural curiosity focus on continuous improvement, a self-sufficient, detail-driven professional who takes full ownership of their deliverables, anticipates needs, responds to business requests promptly, and hands in work that is complete, accurate and ready for review. 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). This role will be hybrid with occasional requirements as per business needs for onsite office collaboration and support. The successful candidate must live in or around their regional office and be able to commute to the office as often as required. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet business needs. 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. 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. Tax Preparation and Reporting Monitor and support the Firm’s compliance with partnership, commodity, and corporate tax requirements, and support the preparation and timely completion of related filings Prepare partnership annual tax returns and related filings, including T5013 & RL15 reporting, and coordinate their review and submission Ensure reporting to tax authorities aligns with internal accounting records and escalate identified discrepancies Update, issue, and prepare tax forms including tax withholding, T5, T3,



and NR4 forms Assist with tax filing and compliance in our UK and South Africa offices Review the Adjusted Cost Base schedules for each partner and ensuring reconciliation before annual tax filings. Support Finance colleagues on all accounts, files, and matters directly related to tax calculations, including but not limited to, preparation of schedules, provincial tax allocations, cost of WIP calculations, and collection of tax receipts for allowable business expenses Research new or specialized tax treatments and prepare recommendations for management review Support tax audits and provide draft responses to notices from tax authorities for management review Partner Accounting, Admissions and Compensation Maintain accurate and well-organized partner information across the Firm’s databases, registers and supporting documentation, including the register of limited partners and original signed partnership withdrawal forms, subscription agreements and transfer forms. Administer, validate and analyze partner compensation information processed through AFS/Xcelerate and related systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with established Firm protocols; Support with Firm banking agreements and other regulatory requirements. Support Finance Manager with other projects as required. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is considered an asset; Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive accounting, tax and/or financial analysis experience, including at least two years performing complex work with a high degree of independence. Experience with partnership accounting, tax compliance, or qualified services is preferred. Sound understanding of applicable accounting principles, including GAAP/ASPE. Working knowledge of Canadian partnership taxation, including T5013

📌 Finance Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Fasken
📍 Canada