Job Description

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Miami, Florida (On-site; relocation assistance available)

Industry: Legal Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable Based on experience will relocate

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will oversee all financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions. This individual will play a critical role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth strategy while ensuring strict adherence to legal industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support the firm’s long-term goals and profitability.
• Direct the firm’s financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee accounting, billing, collections, trust accounting, payroll, and compliance functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and legal industry best practices.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders and department heads to develop financial models and reports that support operational decision-making.
• Manage firmwide cash flow, working capital, capital expenditures, and treasury functions.
• Lead external audits, internal controls, and risk management processes.
• Guide financial aspects of partner compensation models, cost recovery, alternative fee arrangements, and client profitability.
• Evaluate financial systems, processes, and technologies; lead continuous improvements and modernization.
• Present financial performance and forecasts to the executive committee and equity partners.
• Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff to ensure a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• CPA Certification (active and in good standing) – mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a large law firm or professional services environment .
• Deep understanding of law firm financial practices, including WIP, realization rates, partner compensation, and trust accounting.
• Proven experience with financial systems; experience with Aderant Sierra strongly preferred .
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and influence across a matrixed organizational structure.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

Location Requirements:

• This is an on-site leadership role based in Miami, Florida .
• Candidates must be willing to commute or relocate . Relocation assistance will be provided for highly qualified candidates.

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