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Financial Systems Specialist

 

Job Details

Firm Name: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Posted: Thu. Apr 17, 2025
Location: Downtown

Job Type

  • Finance

Financial Systems Specialist

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Financial Systems Specialist to join the Information Technology department in Toronto.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Systems, the Financial Systems Specialist be responsible for creating and implementing systems solutions, maintaining the functionality and integrations of existing information systems, and supporting users of the Firm’s financial systems and certain management information systems. 

Primary responsibilities associated with this position include: 

  • Researching, developing and implementing new or improved technology solutions to meet business objectives, considering the impact and implications on other systems
  • Developing and maintaining complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views and functions
  • Performing SQL Servers administration and user-accounts maintenance
  • Working collaboratively with the IT security team, ensuring that all production servers are regularly updated and in compliance with the Firm’s security protocols
  • Providing technical support to the end-user community
  • Performing routine database maintenance tasks and optimization checks
  • Assisting with the implementation and testing of system upgrades and software patches from vendors
  • Diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that arise to ensure appropriate solutions are actioned in a timely manner, including engagement of various IT teams and external vendors when needed
  • Assisting with regular systems audits, user-access reviews and data cleanups.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
  • Minimum of three years of experience working with financial/accounting/information systems, designing technical solutions and providing overall technical support, with proven experience in web applications development 
  • Work experience in a professional services environment is an asset
  • Experience in working with Aderant or Elite accounting software would be an asset
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Data Services and data integration would be an asset. 

Skills/Abilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent report development and deployment skills on the SSRS platform 
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Advanced knowledge of SSIS, data mining and data warehousing methodologies 
  • Solid understanding of the concepts of relational database structure and design, and development life cycle
  • Working knowledge in Python, VB
  • Working knowledge of Citrix and VMware virtual environments
  • Strong understanding of system disaster recovery concepts
  • Proficiency in SharePoint, IIS, SQL Profiler, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Ability to conceptualize solutions to more complex issues while exploring all possible implications and outcomes
  • Ability to work collaboratively within the Finance, Technology and with other departments throughout the Firm
  • Detail-oriented and ability to complete work under pressure and with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with data consolidation and integration technology and strategies is an asset.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, along with a cover letter and résumé, via our application portal.

Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Who We Are

At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

No agencies or recruiters please. 

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