Chief Financial Officer - Legal Industry
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Corporate Finance, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Accounting & Finance -
Management
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Salary: $220,000 - $400,000 per year
A bit about usA rapidly growing, high-performing plaintiff law firm is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. This is a key strategic hire for the firm. The CFO will work closely with the Managing Partner and C-Suite, taking ownership of the firm's financial operations, accounting infrastructure, reporting, controls, and long-term financial strategy. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked within a large or sophisticated law firm environment.
Prior plaintiff-side experience is highly attractive, although candidates coming from large defense or other complex law firms will also be considered.
- Join the executive team of a rapidly growing plaintiff law firm.
- Work directly with the Managing Partner and C-Suite.
- Take ownership of the firm's finance and accounting function.
- Lead and develop an established accounting team.
- Opportunity to modernize and scale financial systems and processes.
- Highly visible position with significant influence over the firm's continued growth and strategy.
- Long-term executive leadership opportunity within a successful plaintiff practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
- Oversee the Controller and broader accounting function, including AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll, and month-end close.
- Manage the unique financial dynamics of a contingency-fee practice, including case-cost advances, settlement disbursements, trust/IOLTA accounting, and irregular revenue cycles.
- Develop financial models, KPIs, and forecasts to support executive decision-making.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accurate financial and regulatory reporting.
- Manage banking, financing, insurance, CPA, and other key financial relationships.
- Support the firm's growth strategy, including financial due diligence, acquisition modeling, deal structuring, and integration.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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