How to Manage a Small Law Firm

Small Business Chief Financial Officer (Fractional)

Miami, FL · Exec · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$45kDetected 49 days ago

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About the role

Let's get this out of the way upfront: you do not need prior law firm management experience to qualify.
We will teach you everything you need to know about small law firm financial management (a great place to start is reading "Profit First For Lawyers" ).
For now, just pretend we said "small business" because law firms are businesses.

We manage over 500 of the fastest-growing small law firms across the country.
As a Fractional Small Business CFO / Controller, you will own a roster of up to 30 clients.
We work incredibly hard to only hire 'A-Players' and maintain a strict 'No A-holes' policy for staff and clients alike.
We are How To Manage A Small Law Firm (HTM).
Our Reach: We manage over 500 of the fastest-growing small law firms across the country.
You are not hunting for clients; you are building deep, consultative relationships with the business owners assigned to your roster.

You can go toe-to-toe with a client's bookkeeper over bank rec discrepancies and walk them through the fix step-by-step.
If you don't, the tactical execution required here will drain you.
You know an entrepreneur can't cost-cut their way to prosperity
You know the difference between an expense and something that is 'expensive.' Position Requirements Experience & Background A strong background in financial and/or accounting roles.
A business degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting or finance.
Proven experience advising under-capitalized, financially illiterate small business owners.
You must be able to explain the 'sources and uses of cash' in plain English.
The ability to spot balance sheet trends that indicate risks of non-compliance with federal/state remittances, identify P&L deficiencies, and present clear solutions.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Occasional travel required for quarterly conference participation (where all our clients gather).

$110,000 Base Salary + Performance Incentives (Targeting $182,000/year ) + Elite Benefits Who Are We?
$110,000 base salary with performance incentives designed to scale you to $182,000 per year.

Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family (75% company-covered).
Unlimited PTO, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the company is entirely closed the week of Thanksgiving. (You are also required to schedule one additional full week off per year).
You will work from your home office, meeting with each client three times a month ( ~60 hours/month of client-facing time ).

We are on pace to double in size over the next 24 months, which is why we need you.
We are heavily values-driven, possess a sharp sense of humor, and practice 100% personal responsibility.
We love working with parents of young children because we value flexibility-when kids "Zoom bomb" our meetings, we laugh and roll with it.
We handle 100% of the marketing and sales.
Are You the Thoughtful, Courageous Leader We Need?
We are looking for an insightful human being who enjoys helping small business owners make courageous decisions based on financial reality, rather than letting their feelings run the show.

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