Chief Financial Officer

Duvera Consulting LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with firm match & profit分享

Job summary

Duvera Consulting LLC in Houston seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial operations for a multi-office law firm across six offices. The role reports to the COO and partners with the CEO to guide profitability, growth initiatives, and long-range planning.

The CFO will head a finance team, ensure GAAP compliance, manage auditing relations, and drive performance metrics, cost controls, and process improvements across all offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation (active/inactive) preferred for senior leadership.
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership on firm performance and strategic initiatives.
• Lead development and execution of the firm’s financial strategy and annual budgeting.
• Deliver financial insights, forecasts, and KPIs to leadership and partners.
• Provide financial analysis for expansion, lateral hiring, and long-range planning.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes to support growth.

Skills

CPA designation

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SurePoint

Thomson Reuters financial platforms

Job description

Houston, Texas | Executive Leadership Opportunity

Duvera's client, a respected, multi-office law firm is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all aspects of the firm's financial operations across six offices spanning the US.

This is a high-impact executive leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and partnering closely with the Chief Executive Officer. The CFO will serve as the firm's senior financial advisor, providing strategic guidance on profitability, growth initiatives, financial performance, and long-term planning while leading a talented finance and accounting team.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on firm performance, profitability, growth opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the development and execution of the firm's financial strategy and annual budgeting process.
• Deliver financial insights, forecasts, and key performance metrics to firm leadership and partners.
• Provide financial analysis related to expansion initiatives, lateral hiring, and long-range planning.
• Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Develop and monitor key law firm performance indicators, including profitability, realization, collections, leverage, and partner compensation metrics.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to enhance profitability and improve operational efficiency.

Accounting & Operational Oversight

• Direct all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, billing, cash receipts, trust accounting, and financial reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable tax regulations, and firm policies.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and financial advisors.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes to support continued growth.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor accounting, billing, and conflicts teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing finance professionals.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence across all offices.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Oversee financial and billing systems and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Partner with IT leadership to optimize financial technology platforms.
• Ensure the integrity, security, and accuracy of financial data.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation (active or inactive).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior finance role within a law firm or professional services organization.
• Extensive experience with law firm financial management, including partner compensation, billing, trust accounting, and multi-office operations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Experience managing multi-state financial operations.
• Familiarity with legal industry benchmarking and conflicts management processes.
• Experience with SurePoint and Thomson Reuters financial platforms.

Base Salary:

Up to $250,000

Bonus:

Substantial performance-based bonus opportunity

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with firm match & profit sharing

Location

This position is based in downtown Houston with periodic travel to other offices.

If you're a strategic finance leader with law firm experience and a passion for driving business performance, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially.