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We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to guide the financial strategy and operational performance of a large multi-office law firm in Burlington, Vermont. This executive will partner closely with firm leadership to strengthen financial planning, support informed decision-making, and oversee core accounting, billing, and technology functions. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, deep knowledge of finance and compliance, and the leadership presence to influence stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Shape the firm’s financial direction by developing near-term and long-range plans that support growth, stability, and operational priorities across multiple office locations.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, aligning financial resources with strategic initiatives, major capital considerations, and emerging technology investments.
- Design and maintain a strong internal control environment to protect firm assets, improve accountability, and support accurate financial reporting.
- Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including rules governing legal and trust accounting.
- Provide leadership to accounting, finance, billing, collections, and information technology staff, creating an efficient and service-oriented administrative function.
- Advise managing partners and other senior leaders with financial insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations that support strategic and operational decisions.
- Partner with compensation and people leaders on compensation planning, workforce-related financial analysis, and broader budgeting priorities.
- Oversee billing operations, accounts receivable performance, work in process, and realization metrics to improve cash collection and revenue cycle effectiveness.
- Manage liquidity, banking partnerships, and lending arrangements to maintain financial flexibility and support the firm’s ongoing needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, management, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within a services-focused or similarly complex organization.
- Strong command of accounting standards, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively while also working independently and managing competing priorities.
- Proven success building credibility with executives, managers, and staff through sound judgment, strong communication, and a reliable approach.
- Proficiency with financial systems, Microsoft Office applications, data analysis tools, and modern AI-enabled business software.
- Experience guiding organizational improvement initiatives and leading change in a structured, practical manner.
- Background in annual operating budgets, investment strategy, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.