Director of Finance

Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Director of Finance serves as both an operational finance leader and the firm's primary subject matter expert for financial systems, workflows, and accounting processes. This individual is responsible for ensuring that financial operations, technology, and internal controls work together effectively to support the firm's continued growth and operational excellence. Primary Job Duties: Oversee financial operations of company Manage and provide ongoing training to accounting personnel Conduct weekly and monthly financial assessments and generate reports to be submitted to the senior management team Establish budgets in accordance with the requirements of company departments Allot funds for capital projects and work with the COO to ensure they stay on track financially Develop annual financial plans and projections for the company Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement Monitor compliance with corporate card policies and receipt requirements Ensure compliance with state bar rules and trust accounting regulations Manage annual renewal requirements for business licenses, registrations, and other corporate filings to ensure the firm remains in good standing Serve as administrator for the firm's online banking platforms Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits on business initiatives Key Competencies: Communicating – Service Managers provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics of their message and they are able to listen to, receive, and understand messages conveyed by others. Team Building – Service Managers enable and encourage group members to work together to complete tasks and accomplish goals that individual members could not accomplish alone. Service Focus – Service Managers place great emphasis on creating customer loyalty by ensuring the highest value of service is always provided and by delivering on commitments to the customer. Process Management – Service Managers take a systematic approach in contributing to making the company’s workflow more effective, efficient, and capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and Firm requirements. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (master’s preferred) 10+ years of related accounting experience in a mid to large company, with at least 5 years in a management role Law firm experience required Aderant, or similar experience required Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting operations Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Strong, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes Ability to interact effectively and professionally with people at all organizational levels Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities #LI-Remote