Chief Financial Officer

Ascendo Resources • Full-time • Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, US • 1d ago

A well‑established, multi‑office regional law firm based in Florida is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a strategic business partner to firm leadership. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the firm’s financial strategy, operations, and long‑term growth initiatives.

Position Overview

The CFO will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s financial health and operational efficiency while supporting practice growth, partner profitability, and strategic expansion. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner and Executive Committee, the CFO will lead all financial functions and help modernize financial processes across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management
Serve as a strategic advisor to firm leadership on profitability, pricing, compensation models, and growth initiatives
Oversee partner distributions, capital accounts, trust accounting, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Develop and manage annual budgets, long‑term financial plans, and key performance metrics across practice groups
Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls to support scalability and transparency
Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, insurance programs, and external auditors
Partner with firm leadership on lateral growth, office expansion, technology investments, and operational efficiency initiatives
Lead and mentor the finance, accounting, and billing teams, driving accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred)
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
Deep understanding of law firm economics, partnership structures, billing, collections, and trust accounting
Proven track record of strategic financial planning, operational improvement, and leadership influence
Strong analytical, communication, and executive‑level presentation skills
Experience supporting executive committees and working directly with equity partners

Why This Role

Join a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation and growth trajectory
Influence firm‑wide strategy and partner success at the highest level
Collaborative leadership environment with direct access to decision‑makers
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package