Director of Finance

Ersilia; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ersilia, a leading Baltimore-area law firm, seeks a Director of Finance / Controller to join its Lutherville, Maryland team. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial operations, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and business analysis, with daily oversight of finance activities.

The successful candidate will translate financial data into meaningful insights, drive growth opportunities, and partner with firm leadership to shape financial strategy.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience as a strategic finance leader who translates data into actionable business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning and business advisory
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Multi-entity accounting and financial reporting
• Accounts payable and company disbursements
• Payroll and commission administration
• Cash flow and treasury management
• 401(k) financial administration and reconciliation
• HSA and employee benefits financial administration
• Financial controls and process improvement

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Cash flow management

Education

CPA designation

Job description

We're looking for a finance professional who combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Controller, Director of Finance, or hands-on CFO who enjoys transforming financial insights into business results while staying engaged in the day-to-day financial operations of the firm.

Director of Finance / Controller

Join one of the Baltimore region’s leading law firms, dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most through estate planning, estate administration, elder care planning, special needs planning, business law, and real estate services. This firm is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on financial leader to join their collaborative team in Lutherville, Maryland and play a key role in their continued growth and success.

We are looking for a finance professional who goes beyond the numbers. The ideal candidate is a business-minded leader who can translate financial data into meaningful insights, identify opportunities, and provide guidance that helps drive smart, strategic decisions across the firm.

As a trusted advisor to the Managing Partners, the Director of Finance/Controller will have a seat at the table and a direct impact on the firm's future. This highly visible role combines strategic leadership with operational responsibility, including financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and business analysis, while overseeing critical day-to-day financial operations. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy partnering with leadership, and be motivated by the opportunity to help shape the financial strategy of a growing, client-focused organization.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic financial planning and business advisory
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Multi-entity accounting and financial reporting
• Accounts payable and company disbursements
• Payroll and commission administration
• Cash flow and treasury management
• 401(k) financial administration and reconciliation
• HSA and employee benefits financial administration
• Financial controls and process improvement

Lutherville, Maryland Full-Time | Primarily Office Based

CPA designation preferred

Join us in shaping the future of a thriving organization. If you are a forward-thinking financial leader who enjoys driving strategy, uncovering growth opportunities, and making a measurable impact on business success, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.