Strategic Law Firm CFO/Controller — FP&A Leader

Jobot; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus program (performance-based)

401(k)

Executive leave program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Controller/CFO for a premier law firm serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The role leads accounting, financial reporting, cash management, trust accounting, FP&A, and strategic finance, partnering with firm leadership.

This leadership position offers hands-on financial leadership, opportunities to build financial systems, dashboards and KPIs, and to influence growth. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $185,000 per year with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Prior law firm or professional services exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cash management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations for a law firm.
• Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools.
• Manage trust/IOLTA accounting and compliance.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor profitability and cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Orion

Aderant

Elite

Tabs3

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Controller/CFO for a premier law firm serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The role leads accounting, financial reporting, cash management, trust accounting, FP&A, and strategic finance, partnering with firm leadership.

This leadership position offers hands-on financial leadership, opportunities to build financial systems, dashboards and KPIs, and to influence growth. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $185,000 per year with competitive benefits.