Corporate Estate Administrator, Restructuring and Recovery
   

Location: Toronto, ON | Industry: Professional Services | Employment Type: Full-Time Hybrid

Our client a dynamic mid-sized advisory firm with a strong presence in corporate restructuring and insolvency is seeking a Corporate Estate Administrator to support their growing recovery and restructuring practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team that helps businesses navigate complex financial challenges and formal insolvency processes.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing time-sensitive administrative and compliance responsibilities within a fast-paced professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer corporate insolvency files, including data entry of creditor, debtor, asset, and liability information

• File statutory documents with the Official Receiver and/or Court, manage regulatory deadlines, prepare affidavits, and coordinate legal notices and advertisements

• Correspond with stakeholders and respond to or triage inquiries as appropriate

• Review and track creditor claims

• Support the preparation of stakeholder reports and engagement summaries, including meeting minutes and internal documentation

• Assist with claims under the Wage Earner Protection Program

• Prepare and file HST returns for corporate files

• Manage accounts payable and disbursements, including cheque preparation and backup documentation

• Maintain and update firm-managed web pages related to active insolvency files

• Assist with billing processes, including time entry, invoice generation, and tax filings for court approval

• Perform PPSA and corporate registry searches

• Support scheduling of professional staff across various engagement files

• Coordinate logistics such as appointments, travel, and internal meetings for professional staff

• Liaise with vendors and manage engagement-related service contracts

• Prepare and maintain online data rooms for use during formal proceedings

• Provide general administrative support to restructuring professionals as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an insolvency administration role within a professional services environment

• Experience using insolvency software "Ascend" is required

• Enrollment in or willingness to enroll in the Insolvency Administration Course offered by CAIR  or IAA designation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to handle sensitive data and confidential materials professionally

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team setting

About the Opportunity:

This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to specialize or grow within the insolvency and restructuring field. You’ll work closely with a knowledgeable team of professionals who are passionate about helping businesses through financial transition and recovery.