Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.
Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026);
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026).
This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's Global Law Firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise. This position is a  hybrid opportunity  requiring in-office presence.
This opportunity is for one position that may be based in any of our six Canadian offices:
Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, or Toronto.
POSITION SUMMARY  Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Financial Controller is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the Firm’s controllership function. This includes general accounting, treasury, partner accounting and compensation administration, financial reporting and tax functions across our multi-office law firm environment.
The Controller ensures the integrity of the Firm’s financial information, maintains a robust internal control framework, oversees the Firm’s general accounting, treasury operations and banking relationships, and ensures compliance with applicable financial, tax and regulatory requirements. The role serves as a key advisor to the CFO and works closely with Firm Leadership, Practice Group Leaders, Talent , IT, and other internal and external stakeholders.

The Controller will play a key role in supporting our complex multi-office law firm organization, ensuring the Firm maintains strong financial governance while providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
The Financial Controller also serves as the business partner with our Financial Systems team for Elite 3E and other financial systems as applicable, ensuring effective utilization, reporting, and process optimization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, accounting records and accounting policies:
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by maintaining the chart of accounts, reviewing accounts, reconciling discrepancies, and implementing appropriate controls.
Update accounting policies as needed
Deliver financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making
Establish and maintain appropriate accounting policies and procedures ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Provide guidance and exercise judgment on significant, complex or unusual accounting matters.
Treasury & Cash Management   Provide strategic oversight of the Firm’s treasury function.
Oversee liquidity management and cash flow planning across all entities and offices.
Manage banking relationships and financial institutions.
Oversee revolving credit facilities, borrowing arrangements, and covenant compliance.
Review short- and long-term cash forecasts.
Ensure effective cash concentration and inter-company funding strategies.
Oversee banking controls, payment authorization processes, and fraud prevention measures.
Support funding strategies for partner distributions and major Firm initiatives.
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