CFO – Top Law Firm

WARREN RECRUITING; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Executive compensation package

Premier Houston office

Job summary

Warren Recruiting has partnered with a premier law firm to identify a Chief Financial Officer who will serve as the firm’s senior financial executive. Reporting to executive leadership, the CFO will guide strategic financial direction, capital planning, and fiscal strategy while modernizing financial infrastructure for long-term growth.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with 8+ years of progressive financial experience and 5+ years of leadership, with a strong background in professional services or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive financial management experience with 5+ years of direct team leadership.
• Strong background in professional services or legal industry environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction across financial operations, capital management, and fiscal strategy.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, financial statements, and audit coordination.
• Lead a high-performing finance team and mentor staff across departments.
• Modernize financial systems, processes, and reporting for efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, liquidity, and strategic investments.
• Ensure governance, internal controls, tax compliance, and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Active CPA

Leadership experience

Professional services background

GAAP and internal controls

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license

Job description

Warren Recruiting has been retained by a top-tier, highly regarded Law Firm to identify their next Chief Financial Officer.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, the CFO will serve as the firm's senior financial executive, providing strategic direction across all financial operations, capital management, and fiscal strategy. This role offers an exceptional platform for a sophisticated, business-minded CPA ready to take on a key leadership role, partner with senior stakeholders, and modernize financial infrastructure for long-term growth.

If you are a financial leader who balances technical precision with strategic foresight, this opportunity provides high visibility, leadership authority, and a true seat at the table.

Key Strategic Priorities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating complex financial data, variances, and performance trends into actionable business insights and growth strategies.
• Capital & Treasury Management: Direct cash flow, treasury, lockbox services, and banking relationships; manage short-term liquidity, working capital, and strategic investment of surplus funds.
• Departmental Elevation: Supervise, mentor, and build a high-performing financial team (including Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Payroll Manager, and Senior Accountants), fostering a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Systems & Process Modernization: Oversee the administration, optimization, and reporting capabilities of enterprise financial management software and tech stacks to improve operational efficiency and reporting agility.
• Comprehensive Fiscal Operations: Ensure flawless execution across budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management, financial statements, partner/owner financial activities, and trust accounting.
• Governance & Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and refine robust accounting policies and internal controls to protect assets, ensure audit readiness, and maintain strict regulatory and tax compliance.

Ideal Profile

• Active CPA Required: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance paired with an active CPA license.
• Proven Leadership Experience: At least 8+ years of progressive financial management experience, alongside 5+ years of direct team leadership.
• Professional Services Background: Strong background in partnership accounting, professional services, or legal industry environments (experience with legal billing systems and client trust accounting is a major plus).
• Technical & Financial Expertise: Deep mastery of GAAP, internal controls, tax compliance, payroll administration, audit coordination, and advanced enterprise ERP systems/Excel.
• Executive Presence: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the confidence, discretion, and gravitas to present financial insights to executive committees and key stakeholders.

Why Consider This Role?

• Executive Influence: Drive core operational and strategic decisions in direct partnership with top leadership.
• Growth & Leadership: A high-impact role where you can lead, shape, and elevate an established finance and accounting organization.
• Attractive Workplace Flexibility: Located in a premier Houston office with hybrid/remote flexibility, supported by a highly competitive executive compensation and benefits package.