GOLDLAW - Personal Injury Lawyers · 1 day ago
Director of Finance
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGOLDLAW is a Personal Injury law firm that prioritizes employee happiness and engagement. They are seeking a skilled Director of Finance to develop and execute financial strategies, oversee financial operations, and guide strategic planning to enhance the firm's financial health and profitability.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Company
GOLDLAW - Personal Injury Lawyers
We handle cases on behalf of injured clients in matters involving Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Product Defects & Liability, Premises Liability & Falls, Boating Accidents, Heart Attacks in Public Places and other types of personal injury claims.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Johanna Calmes, MBA, PMP®, PHR®
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Winfree
Chief People Officer
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