Chief Financial Officer

Verve Search Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA certification, have over 10 years of financial leadership experience, and be capable of guiding financial strategy in a legal services environment. This on-site role in Miami offers relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• CPA Certification required, active and in good standing.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Experience in a large law firm or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support long-term goals.
• Oversee financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Compliance management

Excellent communication

Team management

Education

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

MBA preferred

CPA Certification

Tools

Financial systems

Aderant Sierra

Job description

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Base pay range

$350,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

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Director of Recruiting, Verve Search Group

Location: Miami, Florida (On-site; relocation assistance available)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable Based on experience will relocate

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will oversee all financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions. This individual will play a critical role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth strategy while ensuring strict adherence to legal industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support the firm’s long-term goals and profitability.
• Direct the firm’s financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee accounting, billing, collections, trust accounting, payroll, and compliance functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and legal industry best practices.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders and department heads to develop financial models and reports that support operational decision-making.
• Manage firmwide cash flow, working capital, capital expenditures, and treasury functions.
• Lead external audits, internal controls, and risk management processes.
• Guide financial aspects of partner compensation models, cost recovery, alternative fee arrangements, and client profitability.
• Evaluate financial systems, processes, and technologies; lead continuous improvements and modernization.
• Present financial performance and forecasts to the executive committee and equity partners.
• Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff to ensure a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• CPA Certification (active and in good standing) – mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a large law firm or professional services environment.
• Deep understanding of law firm financial practices, including WIP, realization rates, partner compensation, and trust accounting.
• Proven experience with financial systems; experience with Aderant Sierra strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and influence across a matrixed organizational structure.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

Location Requirements:

• This is an on-site leadership role based in Miami, Florida.
• Candidates must be willing to commute or relocate. Relocation assistance will be provided for highly qualified candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Courts of Law

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