Nachawati Law Group (www.ntrial.com) is in search of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Dallas, TX, to manage the company's finance and accounting functions. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the Finance team of the law firm. This individual will be responsible for the overall accounting and financial aspects of the Firm, including accounting, treasury, budgeting & forecasting, audit, tax, and risk management. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the Managing Partner of the firm and is an important member of the senior leadership team.

Responsibilities of our Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Ensure compliance with all accounting-related laws, trust accounting regulations, third-party lenders, and Firm policies.
Provide strategic recommendations to the Managing Partner and executive management team on long-term business and financial planning initiatives and impacts.
Monitor and manage company cash flow.
Prepare, execute, and monitor the company budgets and forecasts
Manage the company's external consultants and processes related to audit, taxes, insurance, and risk management.
Prepare all financial reports as necessary for analysis and comply with internal and external reporting requirements.
Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational and financial goals.
Monitor spending throughout the year and confers with appropriate personnel regarding discrepancies or variances with various vendors and clients.
Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems and workflows. Prepare, review and analyze monthly financial reports and review with Firm leadership.
Review spending in all respects and suggest potential changes to cut costs.
Oversee law firm payroll.
Supervise the Firm's settlement processes and accounts payable
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of our Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
A CPA is required, as well as at least 10+ years of accounting/finance experience and 5+ years of experience in a CFO-type capacity. Previous experience in managing the finances of a law firm or other services business (Preferred but not required).
Proven experience in managing the accounting processes for multiple entities with intercompany transactions. In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
Experience in complying with third-party loan documents.
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
Proficient in the use of MS Office and enterprise-level accounting/financial management software (e.g. Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft, Sage, or other enterprise-level accounting software)
Ability to strategize and solve problems.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and people skills.
An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.

What We Offer

A competitive compensation package based on experience
A comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, parental leave, pet insurance options, and life/AD&D coverage
An industry-leading 401k program with up to 6% employer match
A highly collaborative and diverse work environment
The very real opportunity to make a difference

About Nachawati Law Group

At Nachawati Law Group, we successfully fight corporate injustices for our clients by delivering passionate, persistent, professional, and trustworthy representation. Our lawyers are passionate about balancing the scales of justice for our clients. We focus on our client's needs and believe in being approachable, responsive, effective, and trustworthy. Building successful relationships with our clients allow us to represent them more effectively and address their needs.

Nachawati Law Group is an equal employment opportunity firm and considers all individuals regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate discrimination in hiring, work responsibilities, promotions, compensation, terminations, or any other employment condition.

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