Executive Director & CFO, Law Firm Operations

The Virginia Society of CPAs; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Firm events

Job summary

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP is seeking an Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer to oversee all administrative operations in a high-production IP law firm environment. The role reports to the Executive Committee and oversees accounting, HR, IT, facilities, and marketing while guiding budgeting, reporting, and policy development.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Controller or Director of Finance with strong accounting credentials, who can partner with partners, managers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required; graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of accounting and reporting experience.
• CPA license is required (may be inactive).
• CPA firm experience preferred.
• Background in financial management and budgeting.
• Systems experience preferred.
• Experience in an intellectual property law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of technical tools such as Excel and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Attend Executive Committee and Partnership meetings, draft agendas, publish minutes promptly.
• Direct or assist policy formulation in financial reporting and administration.
• Oversee supervision of accounting, HR, IT, facilities, and library staff.
• Prepare annual capital and operating budget proposals.
• Prepare and interpret management reports; monitor expenses and budgets.
• Collaborate with accounting to develop reporting needs; monitor insurance.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Graduate degree preferred

CPA license

Tools

Excel

Report writing

Job description

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP is seeking an Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer to oversee all administrative operations in a high-production IP law firm environment. The role reports to the Executive Committee and oversees accounting, HR, IT, facilities, and marketing while guiding budgeting, reporting, and policy development.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Controller or Director of Finance with strong accounting credentials, who can partner with partners, managers, and