Company Description Kossoris Search is a specialized agency focused on placing high-profile attorney partners and groups across the United States and internationally. Led by Amy Kossoris, the firm has nearly 20 years of experience executing many of the most notable partner placements with top global law firms. The agency has successfully placed well over 1,000 lawyers in major legal markets, including New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, London, and Brussels. Kossoris Search is recognized for its deep industry knowledge, strong relationships with prestigious firms, and consistent track record in partner-level recruitment.
Role Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an approximate 20-30+ hours role. The more you rae able to do the better, including full-time.
Our agency has been a California bases S Corp until recently where we registered in New York.
We need One Key contact who really does most of the work themselves. Someone who sells themself then passes most of the duites on to administrative people will not work.
Likely this person will have a real office -not just an 'in-home' office.
A southern california base or within an hour from LA is preferred as the main office and employees are there. Otherwise the East Coast - New York or New Jersey.
The CFO will oversee ALL financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management. This includes: Paying all amex and credit cards, wiring money, invoicing, mataining fee agreements and law firm fee agreements, paying for everyting whether it be business expenses or related to the CEO's assets such as homes on both coasts and all that goes with it, paying vendors, Insurances, filling out loss reports for instance if any property is robbed; paying staff for the homes, reviewing all incoming payment requets, handlign all vendors.
The CEO is a 24 x 7 person with an intense work ethic. Her staff and clients are the same (high-end law).
As such this person must be wired the same with a high level of A Type skills, high detail & organization, reliability, and nothing being below them if it is to help or is needed.
Day-to-day responsibilities include managing financial reporting, supervising the preparation and analysis of financial statements, preparing financials for the firm's CPA, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The CFO will provide data-driven insights to leadership, establish and refine financial controls and policies, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
The role also involves managing relationships with external auditors, banks, and key financial partners, while assessing financial risks and opportunities for the organization.
Qualifications
- Strong finance and financial planning skills, with demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management.
- 10 years of related experience
- Job stability - which shows you will not pick up and leave when the going gets tough
- Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements, with a solid understanding of accounting principles and compliance requirements.
- Expertise in financial reporting and data interpretation, supported by advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proven leadership experience in senior finance roles, including managing teams and collaborating with executive leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA certification is preferred.
- Experience in professional services or legal industry environments is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA, and to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance setting.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a commitment to ethical and transparent financial practices.
CANDIDATES who have references and can refer a California based CPA firm & partner please note. This is a plus. - our CPA of 25 years passed away suddenly, opening up this search.
PLEASE EMAIL A FORMAL RESUME TO: amy@kossoris.com with a cover note addressing the above
