Description
Who We Are
Clark Wilson LLP is a leading, innovative law firm in British Columbia. For over 100 years, we’ve proudly advised clients on a comprehensive range of legal issues and with over 200 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world, we’ve built a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence.
As leaders in our markets, we continue to grow by fostering strong relationships, delivering exceptional service, and empowering our people to succeed. We are consistently recognized for our professional achievements, and we take pride in creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work every day.
How You’ll Help Us Better Serve Our Clients
We are seeking a Manager, Finance, Billing & Collections to play a key role in strengthening the firm’s financial performance, cash flow, and decision-making.
This is a highly visible, strategic role that sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and legal practice groups. You will partner closely with the Director of Finance, firm leadership, and lawyers to provide insight, drive accountability, and enhance overall financial performance.
This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys moving beyond traditional accounting into analysis, advisory, and business partnering.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Strategic Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Analysis of firm financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and cash flow trends
- Develop and deliver reporting and insights to senior leadership, the Accounts Committee, and our Managing Partner
- Build and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Identify risks and opportunities related to revenue, collections, and financial performance
Revenue & Working Capital Management
- Monitor and analyze key metrics including WIP, accounts receivables, collections, and days in lock-up
- Partner with lawyers to improve billing discipline, collections outcomes, and overall financial performance
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive improved cash flow and reduce write-offs
- Support firm-wide initiatives to optimize the billing and collections cycle
Business Partnering & Advisory
- Act as a trusted advisor to lawyers and leadership on financial performance and decision-making
- Translate financial data into clear, practical insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Support pricing, alternative fee arrangements, and financial strategy discussions
Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement
- Lead and support initiatives to modernize financial reporting, dashboards, and automation
- Improve data quality, reporting consistency, and accessibility of financial information
- Partner with Finance and IT teams to enhance systems and reporting tools
Leadership & Oversight
- Provide oversight of billing and collections functions through team leads (not day-to-day supervision)
- Support alignment, accountability, and performance across the revenue cycle
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and Controller on broader finance initiatives
Financial Operations Support
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Support month-end, year-end, and audit activities as needed
- Assist with development of financial policies, processes, and controls
How You’ll Be a Great Fit
- 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capability
- Experience with revenue analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting
- Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial concepts clearly
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
- CPA designation (or near completion) would be an asset
- Exposure to billing, WIP, and collections processes
- Experience with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., dashboards)
We recognize that experience can come in different forms. If this opportunity interests you but you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
The expected salary range for this role is likely to be between $100,000 and $140,000, with the final salary determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.
In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at work and outside of work, including:
- Health and Wellness Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paramedical services, mental health supports, life insurance, and emergency medical coverage while travelling.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing: Access to mental health practitioners and wellness supports through our benefits plan and Health and Wellness Spending Account.
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave Support: Top-up benefits to 100% of salary for a portion of your leave.
- Health and Wellness Spending Account: Flexible coverage you can use in the way that works best for you, from fitness classes and wellness supports to pet care expenses.
- Time Away: Generous vacation, along with five personal days each year.
- Recognition: Long service recognition, bonuses, and firm celebrations.
- Community and Culture: Weekly socials, team-building events, Employee Appreciation Week, and opportunities to give back through firm-supported initiatives.
- Professional Growth: Training, resources, and opportunities to support your continued development.
- Referral Bonuses Program: for successful employee referrals.
How to Apply
Click the 'Careers' below to submit your application.
Clark Wilson LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, inclusion, and respect are fundamental to our culture—we don’t just celebrate them, we rely on them to drive innovation, foster belonging, and grow together.
To learn more about what it’s like to work at Clark Wilson, visit our Careers page.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.