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Kreischer Miller · 1 month ago

Chief Financial Officer - Law Firm

positionUS-PA-Philadelphia
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
date15+ years exp

Kreischer Miller is a nationally recognized law firm delivering litigation, regulatory, compliance, and transactional legal services. They are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the firm’s financial strategy and operations, providing strategic financial and accounting guidance while overseeing all aspects of financial management.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to firm leadership, providing financial insights that inform firm wide decision making
Develop and execute financial strategies to support growth, profitability, and long term sustainability
Partner with leadership on firm expansion initiatives, including mergers, lateral acquisitions, and new market opportunities
Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including attorney productivity, practice group performance, and client/matter profitability
Provide actionable financial analysis and recommendations to improve performance and efficiency
Manage accounting, billing, collections, and trust accounting functions in compliance with cash accounting principles, tax regulations, and professional standards
Ensure strong internal controls, risk management practices, and financial compliance
Partner with the COO on insurance, vendor management, and business continuity planning
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditures to safeguard the firm’s financial health
Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and capital allocation
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance and Accounting team
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with HR, IT, Marketing, Operations, and practice leadership on cross-functional initiatives that impact financial performance

Qualification

Financial strategyFinancial planningLaw firm experience3E - Elite SoftwareFinancial managementCommunication skillsTeam leadershipInterpersonal skillsCollaborative leadershipIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Law firm experience required
15+ years of progressive financial management experience
Strong understanding of law firm economics, partnership structures, and billing models
Demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, planning, and analysis
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the firm
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams

Preferred

CPA, MBA, or JD strongly preferred
Experience with 3E - Elite Software
5 years in a senior leadership role within a professional services environment (law firm or similar experience strongly preferred)

Company

Kreischer Miller

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Kreischer Miller is an accounting company that provides accounting, tax, and advisory services.
dateFounded in 1975
location
Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://kmco.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Mary Ellen Harris, PhD
Chief Human Resources Officer
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