Chief Financial Officer - UB Greensfelder LLP

UB Greensfelder LLP is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our St. Louis, Chicago or Cleveland office. This position will supervise members of the Accounting and Finance group across several offices, while focusing on establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an AM Law 200, super-regional law firm focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. Created in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., the firm's 275 lawyers advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. UB Greensfelder has nine primary office locations, including Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Florida; New York; Southern Illinois; St. Louis; and Washington, DC.

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.

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs.  If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder places a high value on diversity and is committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer