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Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

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Outstanding opportunity to join a well-established law firm that has nearly doubled in size over the past two decades. With more than 1,000 professionals across multiple offices, the firm is nationally recognized for its work at the intersection of business and law. The culture is collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to excellence.

The Director of Finance is a key leadership role with oversight of the firm's full financial operations. This individual will report directly to the CFO and directly manage a team of senior managers and department leads across all core finance areas, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, tax, audit, payroll, AP/AR, and financial systems. This is a highly visible position, offering the chance to contribute to long-term strategy and firmwide decision-making. Candidates with prior law firm or professional services leadership experience are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership on all financial matters, including forecasting, budgeting, profitability, and capital planning.
• Directly manage a team of experienced managers and senior managers across the accounting and finance function.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including general ledger, tax, audit, banking, payroll, and financial systems.
• Lead the annual budget process and provide ongoing forecasting and variance analysis throughout the year.
• Provide customized reporting and financial analysis to support partner and associate evaluations and firmwide compensation planning.
• Manage external audits and ensure compliance with financial controls, GAAP standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting policies, processes, and internal systems.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders, administrative heads, and other stakeholders to align financial goals with firm priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities; ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience with Elite/3E or other law firm accounting systems strongly preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Professional Services

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