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SV Law

Chief Financial Officer

Guelph, ON, Canada

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Original job description

SV Law is a leading full-service law firm proudly serving Guelph, Elora, Waterloo, and the surrounding communities since the mid-1960s. With a team of over 50 lawyers and dedicated professional staff, the Firm provides trusted, practical legal counsel across a comprehensive range of practice areas - including services to both business and personal clients.

The Firm is consistently recognized as a leader across Southwestern Ontario, is home to multiple lawyers named among The Best Lawyers in Canada and has been recognized as a Top Employer, in Guelph, and across Southwestern Ontario, and Canada. The Firm is deeply rooted in its communities - supporting local organisations through fundraising, sponsorship, and volunteerism.

The Firm has experienced continued year-on-year growth. To support the next phase of growth it is seeking an experienced financial leader to serve as its first Chief Financial Officer (‘CFO’).

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to step into a newly created, high-impact leadership role. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner and working alongside the Executive Committee and the Chief Administrative Officer, the CFO will be an integral member of the Firm’s senior leadership team - supporting ongoing growth by maintaining and enhancing the Firm’s enviable financial foundation and overseeing the Firm’s approach to technology / artificial intelligence.

The CFO will bring the financial discipline, strategic rigour, and professional services expertise that a fast-growing firm of this scale demands. This is a superb role for a candidate who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, and who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and people.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Executive Compensation:

A total rewards package commensurate with the seniority and scope of the role, including a performance-based incentive component.

Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee wellness programs.
RRSP Matching – A meaningful employer-matched RRSP program to support your long-term financial security.
Professional Development – Ongoing investment in leadership growth through continuing education, professional development, and industry engagement.
Work-Life Integration – A flexible working arrangement balancing the requirements of this senior role. The Firm highly values work / life integration.
Exceptional Culture – A collegial, community-minded environment where your contributions will be valued, recognised, and rewarded.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The CFO will provide leadership across the following areas:

Planning & Strategy – Work with the senior leadership team to balance financial stability with the need to transform the Firm’s systems and policies. Provide oversight and ongoing enhancement of the Firm’s finance and technology teams and systems. Build and maintain a network across the legal profession to ensure the Firm is aware of competitive trends and best practices.
Budgeting & Forecasting – Direct the planning and execution of the Firm’s annual budget cycle, with responsibility to ensure the Firm achieves its annual Profit targets. Reporting regularly to the Executive Committee and Partnership. Provide ongoing education to all lawyers on fee strategy and profitability.
Client & Finances – Develop and execute a plan to streamline the client intake process. Drive the ongoing improvement of financial hygiene process.
Lawyer Support – Automate and simplify financial processes to ensure that lawyers can primarily focus on client work. Work with the Partnership on the partner compensation cycle to align with the Firm’s strategy.
People & Culture – Serve as a senior leader across the Firm, promoting the development of a positive and proactive culture.

HOW TO APPLY

SV Law has retained Triline Consulting Inc. to conduct this executive search. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be:
CPA designation required with a minimum of five years leadership experience within a professional services firm - preferably within the legal industry.
Demonstrated ability to work both hands-on, personally delivering service, and strategically advising and guiding the partnership
Understanding of technology and the fast-changing digital environment, including experience with practice management, document management, and billing systems.
Familiarity with the Ontario legal market, Law Society of Ontario regulations, and the economics of law firm management - including partnership structures and lawyer compensation models.
Excellent people skills with a proven ability to build trust, influence and persuade partners, lead teams, and foster collaboration while driving change and adaptation across the Firm.
A superb sense of humour and a genuine willingness to work as part of a successful, collaborative, high-performing team.

Inclusion, Accessibility & Accommodation

SV Law is committed to maintaining a respectful, accessible, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process - please let us know if you require support.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

In accordance with Ontario legislation effective January 1, 2026, SV Law discloses that artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Firm’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and profitability efforts, while advising the Executive Committee and Partnership. Oversee finance and technology teams and systems, improve client intake and financial processes, support partner compensation planning, and foster a collaborative culture.

Requirements

A CPA designation and at least five years of leadership experience in a professional services firm are required, preferably in the legal industry. Candidates should bring hands-on and strategic finance capabilities, knowledge of legal technology and Ontario law firm economics, and strong skills in influencing partners, leading teams, and driving change.

Skills

Financial Leadership
Strategic Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Profitability Management
Professional Services Finance
Law Firm Management
Technology Oversight
Practice Management Systems
Document Management Systems
Billing Systems
Process Automation
Partner Compensation
Change Management
Team Leadership

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Wellness Programs
Employer-Matched RRSP
Professional Development
Performance-Based Incentive
Flexible Working Arrangement

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Keywords

CPA
Financial Strategy
Annual Budgeting
Forecasting
Profit Targets
Financial Reporting
Professional Services
Legal Industry
Law Firm Management
Ontario Legal Market
Law Society of Ontario Regulations
Partnership Structures
Lawyer Compensation Models
Practice Management Systems
Document Management Systems
Billing Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Transformation
Client Intake
Financial Process Improvement
Process Automation
Technology Oversight
Change Management
Executive Committee
Partner Compensation

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