Director of Finance

This is a remote position.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – National Law Firm (Permanent)
Our client, a national law firm, is looking to hire a Director of Finance to join their team. This is a fully remote position that will play a critical role in modernizing financial operations and make an impact on a growing national firm.

 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations to ensure the overall financial success of the firm
  
• Oversee, manage, and mentor a team of 9 Accounting Professionals—including Accounting clerks, Staff Accountant, FP&A, etc.—providing guidance and training as necessary
  
• Oversee AP/AR, General Ledger, Reconciliations, Cash Applications, and Close Processes
  
• Manage expense reimbursement/corporate credit card program
  
• Act as the subject matter expert regarding all financial operations, systems, and processes, optimizing each where applicable to position the firm for continued growth
  
• Create and maintain positive professional banking relationships
  
• Manage client trust accounting while ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  
• Create, implement, analyze, and adjust internal controls, policies & procedures, and existing workflows to support organizational growth
  
• Identify opportunities for automation, conduct research, and ensure seamless implementation
  
• Create SOPs and training documents to ensure team members are set up for success
  
• Collaborate with leadership team members to improve financial operations
  
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• 100% Remote, although employee must live in the Northeast USA
  
• Some travel to Philadelphia is required for quarterly meetings
  
• $150,000 - $175,000 annually depending on experience; 10% discretionary bonus
  
• 10 years’ progressive Accounting experience, within a law firm setting; 5+ years in an accounting leadership role
  
• Trust/IOLTA experience preferred
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA is preferred
  
• Proficient computer skills; Aderant or comparable legal software is required
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Excellent leadership skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available 
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters