CFO for a Law Firm

Job Description:

This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, billing and collections, cash management, financial reporting, and partner compensation support. The CFO will serve as a key advisor to firm leadership, providing insight into profitability, matter economics, pricing strategy, and overall financial performance.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience within a law firm environment, including hands-on knowledge of time and billing systems (such as 3E, Aderant, or similar), partnership structures, and the financial complexities of client-driven revenue models. This individual must be both strategic and operationally strong, capable of leading teams while also engaging directly with complex financial analysis.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• Active CPA license (required)
• Significant experience in law firm finance/accounting (required)
• Senior leadership experience in FP&A, accounting, or finance operations
• Strong understanding of law firm billing, collections, and partner compensation models
• Experience with law firm financial systems (3E, Aderant, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership on strategy and financial planning

We are looking for a financially disciplined leader with strong judgment, high attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a complex, fast-paced professional services environment.