CFO/Interim CFO (Law Firm experience)

Jobot; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

401k

PTO

Competitive pay

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent CFO/Interim CFO with a proven track record of leading financial operations in a law firm setting. The role focuses on finance, payroll, reconciliation, and account migration, with a strategic emphasis on financial policy and firm-wide fiscal health.

Salary ranges from $125,000 to $200,000 per year, reflecting senior leadership responsibilities. The position requires driving financial strategy, coordinating with the CEO/Board, and managing cash flow and external

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in senior financial management at a law firm.
• Experience with finance, payroll, reconciliation, and account migration.
• Ability to establish financial policies and drive strategic decisions.
• Strong communication with executives and remote staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts, and internal controls.
• Manage payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Lead migration of accounts and financial systems with minimal disruption to the business.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO/Board and executive team.
• Manage banking activities and cash flow; maintain relationships with senior executives.
• Develop long-term strategic financial objectives and evaluate impact of new programs.
• Drive budgeting processes and ensure credible financial analysis of budgets and trends.
• Support long-range planning and financial forecasting.

Skills

Financial management

Payroll processing

Account reconciliation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

MBA

Tools

ADP

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm that delivers full-spectrum real estate legal services for private lenders across the country. Operating in all 50 states, our team brings extensive experience in areas such as rapid 24-hour closings, foreclosure and loss mitigation, nationwide title review, legal research and analysis, as well as complex transactions including master loan purchase agreements, private placements, and co-lender/participation agreements.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• 401k
• PTO
• Competitive pay

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and strategic Permanent CFO/Interim CFO with a strong background in the legal industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing the financial operations of a law firm, including finance, ADP, payroll, reconciliation, and account migration. This position requires a professional who can establish financial policies, maintain the fiscal health of our firm, and drive financial strategy. The CFO will play a critical role in the overall financial management of the firm and will be instrumental in driving financial and strategic decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional who is looking for a challenging role within a vibrant and progressive environment.

Salary: $125,000 - $200,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.
• Manage all aspects of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Lead the migration of accounts and financial systems, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to the business.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO/Board and members of the executive management team.
• Manage and monitor all banking activities and ensure effective cash flow management.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions.
• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, and introduction of new programs/strategies.
• Drive the firm's financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Ensure credibility of finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CPA) is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior financial managerial position, in a law firm setting
• Proven experience with finance, ADP, payroll, reconciliation, and account migration and attorney trust accounts
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
• Strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking law firm that values its people and their contributions. If you are a seasoned financial professional with a strong background in the legal industry and a passion for driving success, we want to hear from you.

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