Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Relocation Offered! at Jobot
St. Louis, MO 63102
About the Job
Drive financial strategy and leadership at a dynamic, growing law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional client service.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein
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Salary: $200,000 - $350,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a top-tier, regional law firm formed through the merger of two respected firms, bringing together decades of experience and expertise. Their mission is to provide customized, superior legal solutions that meet the unique needs of clients. With over 275 lawyers and a presence across nine primary office locations, they serve regional, national, and global clients, offering deep expertise across more than 25 practice and industry groups. The firm values innovation, client focus, and a commitment to excellence.
Why join us?
Job Details
Responsibilities Include
Qualified Applicants Will Have
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $200,000 - $350,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a top-tier, regional law firm formed through the merger of two respected firms, bringing together decades of experience and expertise. Their mission is to provide customized, superior legal solutions that meet the unique needs of clients. With over 275 lawyers and a presence across nine primary office locations, they serve regional, national, and global clients, offering deep expertise across more than 25 practice and industry groups. The firm values innovation, client focus, and a commitment to excellence.
Why join us?
- Strategic Leadership Role: Influence the financial direction of a respected, growing firm.
- Collaborative Culture: Work closely with a leadership team that values input and fosters teamwork.
- Professional Development: Lead a team of finance professionals and support their growth and development.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, and more.
- People-Centric Environment: Business casual work atmosphere that prioritizes employee well-being and work-life balance.
- Commitment to Diversity: A firm dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
- Focus on Innovation: Stay at the forefront of financial practices and technologies in a forward-thinking firm.
Job Details
Responsibilities Include
- Oversees financial accounting, billing, collections and financial planning and analysis firmwide, and protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
- Provides status of financial condition of the Firm by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key performance indicators.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal tax requirements, and advises management of actions and potential risks.
- Manages Firm's operating budgeting including preparation, analysis, forecasting, and monitoring actual results to meet or exceed the annual budgeted net income.
- Effectively leads, trains and develops team of 25-30 staff members across four offices, consulting with Human Resources as appropriate.
- Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation, efficiency, and ensure compliance with firm policies and legal requirements.
Qualified Applicants Will Have
- Accounting or Finance Bachelor's Degree required. CPA designation and MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years' progressive managerial experience, preferably at a legal or services firm, including 5+ years' financial analysis experience.
- Strong transactional and partnership tax accounting, financial analysis, IT system and process evaluation skills. Extensive experience with budgets, forecasts and cash projections.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to C-Level Management, Board of Governors, Practice Group and Committee Leaders, and other internal and external parties in clear, concise manner.
- Excellent client service skills in managing and responding to client needs, soliciting client feedback to improve service and then meeting commitments.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to delegate, instruct and evaluate staff members, including goal setting, performance review requirements and skill assessments.
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Salary
200,000 - 350,000 /year