Chief Financial Officer
- $150,000 - $250,000
- St. Louis, MO
Am Law 200 law firm is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their team!
A bit about us:
Am Law 200 law firm is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their team!
Why join us?
Featured benefits:
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
The work environment is business casual and they offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes well-being initiatives, paid parental leave and support programs, and a parking/transportation stipend to name just a few.
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
The work environment is business casual and they offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes well-being initiatives, paid parental leave and support programs, and a parking/transportation stipend to name just a few.
Job Details
Supervise members of the Accounting and Finance group across several offices, while focusing on establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.