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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
About the Company
Top-tier law firm
Industry Legal Services
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive its financial strategy and operations, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. The successful candidate will collaborate with executive leadership to align financial objectives with organizational goals and expansion initiatives, lead the development and implementation of innovative financial strategies, and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, compliance, and reporting. Key responsibilities for the CFO include developing and managing comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, optimizing billing and collections to maintain strong cash flow, and providing strategic insights based on financial analysis and market trends. The role also involves fostering collaboration across departments, mentoring a high-performing finance team, and supporting the firm's mission by ensuring financial stability and readiness for future challenges.
Applicants for the CFO position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with an MBA or CPA preferred. A minimum of 10 years of financial leadership experience, particularly within professional services environments, is required. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in financial systems and tools relevant to the operations of a law firm, a strong understanding of law firm economics, billing practices, and partner compensation models, and exceptional analytical and communication skills. Experience in strategic planning and execution within a hybrid work environment, as well as a proven ability to lead and mentor finance teams, are also essential. The CFO must demonstrate high integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to influence decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
About the Company
Top-tier law firm
Industry Legal Services
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive its financial strategy and operations, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. The successful candidate will collaborate with executive leadership to align financial objectives with organizational goals and expansion initiatives, lead the development and implementation of innovative financial strategies, and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, compliance, and reporting. Key responsibilities for the CFO include developing and managing comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, optimizing billing and collections to maintain strong cash flow, and providing strategic insights based on financial analysis and market trends. The role also involves fostering collaboration across departments, mentoring a high-performing finance team, and supporting the firm's mission by ensuring financial stability and readiness for future challenges.
Applicants for the CFO position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with an MBA or CPA preferred. A minimum of 10 years of financial leadership experience, particularly within professional services environments, is required. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in financial systems and tools relevant to the operations of a law firm, a strong understanding of law firm economics, billing practices, and partner compensation models, and exceptional analytical and communication skills. Experience in strategic planning and execution within a hybrid work environment, as well as a proven ability to lead and mentor finance teams, are also essential. The CFO must demonstrate high integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to influence decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance