Director of Finance

GOLDLAW is a Personal Injury law firm that believes in our employees' happiness, health, and engagement, which directly contributes to the exceptional customer service we provide to our clients. It has topped the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s top workplaces survey for four consecutive years. We offer outstanding legal services and achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. Our commitment is to prioritize our employees while we work diligently to grow the organization and enjoy life, given our benefit plans and competitive compensation. We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our excellent team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

GOLDLAW is seeking a Director of Finance who will develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals. This key member will oversee all financial operations of the firm, including budgeting, financial planning and forecasting, cash flow, vendor management, financial reporting, and risk management. This position will also mentor and lead a financial team of four. This key member will work closely with the COO and CEO to guide strategic planning and provide insight into GOLDLAW's overall financial health, profitability, case valuation, and return on investment.

This role requires a deep understanding of law firm financials and a strong grasp of the unique revenue cycle in litigation firms. THIS POSITION IS IN-PERSON ONLY. NO REMOTE WORK IS AVAILABLE.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, including the Finance Specialist, Bookkeeper, Analyst, and Finance Clerk. 
• Collaborate with all other departments, such as HR, Office Services, IT, Legal Intake, Culture, Litigation, and Pre-Suit to ensure seamless integration of financial processes across the firm.
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, vendor management, payroll, insurance policies, financial controls, reconciliations, budget vs actual, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare financial operational expense reports. Ensure a successful end-of-year closure of books.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, KPI reports, attorney bonuses, and updates.
• Analyze case-level financial performance, case acquisition costs, settlement cycles, and ROI.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including departmental budgeting and variance reporting.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, especially in overhead, operational costs, and vendor contracts. 
• Manage GOLDLAW expenses, disbursements, payments, and litigation funding.
• Manage and oversee our vendor approval process, including evaluation, onboarding, and contract negotiation. 
• Prepare and develop data analytics to facilitate reporting and analyze performance.
• Develop, update, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial and administrative processes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve workflows for efficiency, cost control, and accountability across departments.
• Ensure compliance with all our internal financial controls, external financial regulations, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with our CPA for end-of-year tax planning and complete compliance reporting to manage risk and maintain transparency.

CORE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Strategic Thinking & Financial Acumen
• Vendor & Contract Negotiation
• Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
• Leadership & Team Development
• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision-Making
• High Integrity & Accountability
• Management Experience 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• KPI Performance-Based Bonus
• Health, Dental, and Vision 
• 401K Retirement plan and employer match 
• 15 Days of Paid time off and 10 Paid Holidays 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Prior experience in a professional services firm. 
• Proven experience with vendor contract negotiation and management.
• Deep understanding of contingency fee-based revenue cycles and case cost management.

PREFERRED:

• Experience working with law firm software such as QuickBooks and FileVine.
• Knowledge of Pre-Suit and Litigation funding arrangements.
• Process improvement or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Personal Injury Law Firm Experience a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office setting and works with the public at events as needed. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Manual dexterity, physical mobility, and some physical strength/stamina.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to successfully complete most office tasks that require any physicality, which is limited in this position. 

GOLDLAW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees