Chief Financial Officer

Warren Recruiting; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Recruiting represents a top-tier law firm seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Houston, TX. The CFO will guide strategic financial direction across operations, capital management, and fiscal strategy, partnering with senior leadership to modernize financial infrastructure and drive long-term growth.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, including 5+ years of people management, and a strong background in professional services or legal environments.

Qualifications

• Active CPA with Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive financial management.
• 5+ years of direct team leadership.
• Experience in professional services, ideally law or legal billing/trust accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction across financial operations, capital management, and fiscal planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Mentor and build a high-performing financial team.
• Oversee systems modernization and internal controls to ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Executive communication

GAAP proficiency

Cash & treasury management

ERP systems

Education

CPA licensed

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Represented By: Warren Recruiting

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 10+ 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.