Finance & Accounting Leader

Gainor Staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus equivalent to one month of base salary

Relocation package available

Job summary

A leading law practice in Texas seeks a senior Finance & Accounting Leader to manage financial operations, modernize systems, and lead a team. Candidates must have a CPA license and significant experience in accounting within a law firm context. The role includes creating a 60-90 day stabilization plan and ensuring effective cash flow management, with a competitive salary range of $185,000 - $225,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance.
• 4+ years’ experience in a mid-sized law firm.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proven success in high-volume, multi-entity accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow and disbursements across multiple entities.
• Audit, clean up, and restructure accounting systems.
• Manage a ~9-person accounting team and hire as needed.
• Present a clear 60–90 day action plan to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

System integration

Accounting

Education

CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

A well-established, multi-office law practice is seeking a senior Finance & Accounting Leader to take full ownership of its financial operations. You’ll modernize systems, oversee cash flow and disbursements, and deliver a 60–90 day plan to stabilize and scale financial operations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on finance and accounting leadership across multiple entities and offices with significant settlement flow.
• Audit, clean up, and restructure accounting systems following prior system transitions.
• Oversee up-front billing / no-receivables model: track client disbursements and partner distributions accurately.
• Integrate and streamline systems
• Partner with leadership and operations to ensure transparent reporting and strong controls.
• Manage, assess, and restructure a ~9-person accounting team; hire and coach as needed.
• Present a clear 60–90 day action plan to managing partners and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• CPA license (mandatory).
• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance.
• 4+ years’ experience in a mid sized law firm.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proven success in high-volume, multi-entity, multi-office accounting environments.
• System integration or ERP migration experience—ability to evaluate, transition, and stabilize financial platforms.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style with strong people-management skills.
• Longevity and stability in previous roles.
• Strong communicator comfortable collaborating with partners, operations, and external CPA firms.

Compensation

Salary Range: $185,000 - 225,000 annually based on experience
Annual bonus: Equivalent to one month of base salary
Relocation package available

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.