Chief Financial Officer

The Opportunity
We are a national, multi-state insurance defense litigation firm with approximately 300 employees seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team in our Miami-Brickell office. This is a high-impact, strategic role for a finance leader who understands the economics of insurance defense and professional services and can partner effectively with firm ownership and senior leadership.

The CFO will be responsible for firmwide financial strategy, performance management, and operational finance across a geographically dispersed organization. The ideal candidate brings prior law firm experience, strong executive presence, and the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable guidance for partners.

This is not a remote position. Must be able to commute or relocate to Miami!

• Serve as a strategic advisor to firm leadership on financial performance, profitability, and long-term planning
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial planning
• Present clear, concise financial reporting and insights to partners and executive leadership
• Support strategic initiatives including geographic expansion and lateral growth

Insurance Defense Economics & Performance

• Oversee financial performance of insurance defense matters, with a focus on utilization, realization, collections, and margin management
• Monitor rate structures, carrier guidelines, write-offs, and profitability by client, practice group, and office
• Identify revenue leakage and develop strategies to improve margins while remaining competitive in the insurance defense market
• Partner with operations and practice leadership to align staffing models with case economics

Accounting, Cash Flow & Controls

• Oversee all accounting and finance functions, including billing, AR/AP, general ledger, trust accounting, and monthly close
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with applicable regulations
• Lead annual audits, tax filings, and coordination with external advisors

Partner Economics & Compensation Support

• Provide financial analysis and support for partner compensation models, capital accounts, and draws
• Support leadership in evaluating compensation structures and equity considerations
• Maintain discretion and professionalism in all partner-related financial matters

Multi-State Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee financial implications of multi-state operations, including payroll, taxes, and benefits
• Partner with HR and Operations on benefits strategy, workforce planning, and compliance
• Support finance, billing, and technology system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team
• Build scalable processes and a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (CPA and/or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of insurance defense or rate-driven litigation practices
• Experience supporting multi-state operations and distributed work forces
• Strong knowledge of law firm financial metrics, billing practices, and partner economics

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strategic, business-oriented finance leader with strong executive presence
• Comfortable advising and influencing firm owners and senior partners
• Able to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Hands-on, collaborative, and solutions-focused leadership style
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

What We Offer:

• Direct collaboration and strategic partnership with executive leadership
• Salary range depending on depth and years of experience
• Annual performance bonuses based on organizational and individual results
• Annual reviews with potential for significant salary growth
• Hybrid work environment - in our Miami office.
• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple plans to choose from; partially paid for by the company; all outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

About Lydecker:

Lydecker is an AV-rated full-service law firm with over 215 attorneys Nationwide! Our firm has earned a strong and positive reputation for its tenacious defense and protection of the best interests of its clients, and for obtaining optimal results. Our long-standing relationships with our clients are grounded in mutual trust and an understanding of each…