Chief Financial Officer

Bell & Associates, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Job Title

Senior Executive Recruiter at Bell & Associates, Inc.

Position Overview

The CFO will report to the Managing Partner and senior management. The CFO will develop and implement financial strategies that support the firm’s growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability. This role requires an analytical thinker with strong leadership skills, deep financial acumen, and experience within the legal or professional services industry.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Managing Partner and other senior management to develop and present comprehensive timely reports and analysis for the firm’s Mass Tort practice.

• Advise on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Oversee accounting, billing, collections, trust accounting, and payroll functions, ensuring strong internal controls.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including trust accounting rules.

• Optimize financial systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy.

• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and analyses as needed.

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and credit needs.

• Oversee banking relationships.

• Collaborate with CPA on tax planning and audits; ensure IRS and state filings are complete.

• Provide analysis for partner compensation.

• Coordinate with attorneys and IT for insurance renewals.

• Lead and mentor the accounting department and other staff.

• Implement cross-training programs.

• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or MBA preferred.

• Minimum 10 years management experience in a law firm or professional services.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, management, and administrative skills.

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, good judgment.

• Proficiency in cost accounting for profitability analysis.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, especially Excel; law firm software knowledge a plus.

Additional Details

• Seniority level:
Executive

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Employment type:

Full-time

• Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industry: Law Practice

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