Senior Practice Financial Analyst

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Director, EHG, the Capitalization Table Specialist will be responsible for providing research and financial analysis and evaluation support to Osler’s national Emerging and High Growth Companies Group, and its clients.

Please note, the successful candidate can reside in Vancouver, Toronto, or the surrounding areas. We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Major Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Business Analytics team and Client Billing Services teams on creation of reports on billing and collection activity as well as overall financial performance of the practice group
• Work collaboratively with the firm’s Business Analytics and Pricing Management teams to analyze project staffing for various legal projects including financing and M&A transactions to enable future budgeting and increased financial performance
• Work collaboratively with the firm’s Business Analytics team and Pricing Management teams to assist with national transactional analysis projects
• Assisting legal professionals with building, maintain, and audit detailed capitalization tables (priced rounds, convertible notes, SAFEs, stock options, RSUs, and secondary sales)
• Develop pro forma models, liquidation waterfalls, option vesting schedules and other transaction-specific tools
• Provide financial insight and equity data to support venture financings, acquisitions, and internal diligence
• Assisting legal professionals with the equity aspects of private financings, including preparing supporting documentation and scenario planning 

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a university degree, preferably in commerce or finance, plus a minimum three years of relevant experience. An applicant working towards a finance related certification is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical skills, proactive, highly organized, detail oriented and a perfectionist managing a high volume of activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Discretion and a strong client service orientation are essential
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
• A team player who also works well independently
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Disciplined execution and follow through; excellent time management skills are essential
• Strong ability to learn existing business practices and identify opportunities for improvement
• Must be a self-starter and be highly motivated to handle a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office and PowerPoint, and advanced proficiency in Excel

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.  Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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