Chief Financial Officer

About Silverman Thompson

Silverman Thompson, perennially ranked among Maryland’s top firms for both legal excellence and workplace culture, is creating a new chief financial officer role—a rare opportunity to help architect the financial infrastructure of an expanding law firm with momentum, ambition, and a proven record of success.

Qualified candidates should send their CVs and a statement of interest to the managing partner at job, briefly describing their financial leadership experience and how their experience and skillset can benefit a growing firm under this new role.

Applicants must apply through the email address above to be considered.

The CFO will serve as a key strategic partner to firm leadership. This is a hands‑on role for a finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building systems, improving performance, and bringing clarity to complex organizations.

• Assumed full ownership and control of all financial systems, ensuring timely financial reporting, performance measurement and analysis.
• Implemented disciplined billing, collections, and time‑entry processes that improve cash flow and reduce write‑offs.
• Developed planning and budgeting processes that roll up from practice group and attorney.
• Strengthened trust account oversight and reconciliation processes, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Optimized use of the firm’s integrated case management and accounting system.
• Assumed leadership for outside vendors, financial institutions and insurance.
• Evaluated and aligned finance personnel and resources to support current operations and future growth.
• Provided actionable insights to guide compensation decisions, marketing investments, and operational priorities.
• Become a trusted strategic partner to firm leadership, contributing to long‑term planning and firm governance.

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Professional services experience strongly preferred (law firm experience a plus, but not required).
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Proven strategic thinking and team leadership.
• Clear communicator.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Collaborative leadership style aligned with Silverman Thompson’s strong firm culture.

• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience).
• 100% paid health benefits with options for dental and vision supplements.
• 401k & profit sharing.
• Newly renovated downtown Baltimore offices, including an in‑house fitness center.
• Free parking at the Inner Harbor.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Monthly team‑building activities, from Orioles games to waterfront happy hours and intramural sports.

$200,000 - $275,000/year