Chief Financial Officer

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in law practice is seeking a Senior Executive Recruiter to drive financial strategies and ensure compliance with legal standards. The role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in financial management within professional services. Responsibilities include overseeing financial systems, managing cash flow, and collaborating with senior management. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have at least 10 years of management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years management experience in a law firm or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to develop financial reports.
• Advise on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee accounting, billing, collections, and payroll functions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Bell & Associates, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Bell & Associates, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Job Title

Senior Executive Recruiter at Bell & Associates, Inc.

Position Overview

The CFO will report to the Managing Partner and senior management. The CFO will develop and implement financial strategies that support the firm’s growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability. This role requires an analytical thinker with strong leadership skills, deep financial acumen, and experience within the legal or professional services industry.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the Managing Partner and other senior management to develop and present comprehensive timely reports and analysis for the firm’s Mass Tort practice.
2. Advise on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
3. Oversee accounting, billing, collections, trust accounting, and payroll functions, ensuring strong internal controls.
4. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including trust accounting rules.
5. Optimize financial systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy.
6. Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and analyses as needed.
7. Manage cash flow, working capital, and credit needs.
8. Oversee banking relationships.
9. Collaborate with CPA on tax planning and audits; ensure IRS and state filings are complete.
10. Provide analysis for partner compensation.
11. Coordinate with attorneys and IT for insurance renewals.
12. Lead and mentor the accounting department and other staff.
13. Implement cross-training programs.
14. Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or MBA preferred.
2. Minimum 10 years management experience in a law firm or professional services.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, management, and administrative skills.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, good judgment.
• Proficiency in cost accounting for profitability analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, especially Excel; law firm software knowledge a plus.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Law Practice