Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP is a national law firm dedicated to providing excellent legal services to Indigenous communities, governments, and organizations. We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Finance and Accounting , to fill an existing vacancy and join a talented and dedicated team in our Victoria BC, office location, to support lawyers engaged in complex Aboriginal, environmental, and natural resources litigation.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager, Finance and Accounting is a hand-on leader responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the firm’s financial operations. The role oversees daily accounting activities, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, reviewed, and supported, with a solid focus on staff review, general ledger integrity, and consistent execution across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, and trust accounting.

The Manager leads the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete and reliable. The role also supports the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the executive team, lawyers, and the Governance Committee,



providing accurate and meaningful financial insights for operational and strategic decision-making.

This position plays a key role in developing Finance staff, elevating work quality, and strengthening overall team performance. It is an operationally focused role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to guide staff effectively in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Lead Financial Operations

- Provides day-to-day oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, trust accounting, and general ledger activities within the Finance team. Reviews staff-prepared transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper coding.
- Ensures consistent application of accounting procedures across AP, AR, billing, trust, and related entries. Maintains the integrity of the general ledger by identifying discrepancies early and working with staff to resolve and prevent recurring issues through training and improved processes.

Manage Month-End & Year-End Close

- Leads the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of journal entries, accruals,

📌 Manager, Accounting (Victoria)
🏢 Confidential
📍 Victoria