Chief Financial Officer - Law Firm - Midtown Manhattan

• In-office role
• #1 Finance role within the organization

About Our Client

A highly regarded global professional services organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. The CFO will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, profitability and operational excellence across the firm. This position partners closely with senior leadership to support growth, optimize performance and ensure long term financial sustainability.

Job Description

Reporting directly into the Managing Partner and spearheading the finance function, the Chief Financial Officer's main duties and responsibilities will include the following:

Lead the development and execution of short term and long term financial strategy aligned with firm objectives

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on financial implications of business decisions
• Oversee all finance, accounting, billing, collections, payroll and treasury functions
• Establish and monitor profitability targets at the firm and practice group level
• Analyze practice performance, pricing structures, billing rates and realization
• Prepare and present detailed financial reporting to executive and shareholder leadership
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting and long range financial planning processes
• Monitor overhead costs including staffing, real estate and technology to identify inefficiencies
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital and shareholder distributions
• Manage banking relationships, lines of credit and debt structures
• Ensure compliance with financial covenants and internal controls
• Support analysis related to lateral partner hires and group acquisitions
• Provide guidance on equity structures, capital deployment and growth investments

Kindly note that this role is 100% in-office (non-negotiable), in Midtown Manhattan.

The Successful Applicant

In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years of relevant finance & accounting experience
• Strong preference for law firm experience
• Professional services experience with complex partnership or shareholder models will be considered as a second preference
• Strong knowledge of legal industry financial operations including billing, realization and collections
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Hands on leadership style with the flexibility to operate strategically and tactically
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment

What’s on Offer

• Base salary of between $ 290,000 and $ 300,000
• Annual performance related bonus scheme (approx. 20%)
• Unique and collaborate company values and culture
• Midtown Manhattan location

Contact

Tom Smith

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