TITLE: Chief Financial Officer

REPORTS TO: Michael J. Willis, J.D., C.P.A.

SUPERVISED BY: Managing Partner/Board of Directors

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) oversees all aspects of the firm’s financial operations and functions. The candidate must have strong technical accounting knowledge, with ten (10) years’ experience preferred. The position requires exemplary organization skills, attention to detail, client service, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and QuickBooks is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The CFO will be expected to be a meaningful contributor in the following areas:

- Supervises the firm’s accounting department, providing leadership, training, support, and feedback to department personnel.

- Responsible for company financial reporting for law firm, and all associated entities.

- Acts as a key strategic advisor into the firm’s business direction and tactical efforts.

- Supplies data and advice regarding attorney compensation, budgeting, practice group efforts, and related projects intended to position the firm for financial and operational success.

- Maintains and improves the integrity of the firm’s financial practices and oversees relationships with financial institutions, and CPAs.

- Responsible for cash flow analysis and projections.

- Evaluates and implements the effectiveness of internal financial controls.

- Oversees and participates in all cash management, budging, billing, collections, vendor payments, payroll, and retirement plan issues.

- Responsible for tracking, analyzing, reporting, and collecting on accounts receivable.

- Prepares monthly partnership financial reports, including productivity and financial statements.

- Monitors trends and performs benchmarking within the legal industry.

FIRM INFORMATION: Willis Law is a rapidly growing law firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Started in 2004 by brothers Michael and Shaun Willis, the firm has over thirty staff members and focuses on business and estate law. Willis Law is building a legacy of Faith, Family, Freedom, and Firm by changing the way law is practiced. All members of Willis Law are expected to adhere to the firm’s Core Values: Results, I am 3rd, Shoulder, and Excellence.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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