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How To MANAGE a Small Law FirmChief Financial Officer (CFO) & Business Advisor | Fractional or Outsourced CFO Experience | 100% Remote | W-2
How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm is hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Business Advisor to guide solo and small law firm owners…
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How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm is hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Business Advisor to guide solo and small law firm owners in improving their profitability. In this position, the financial leader acts as a trusted advisor to approximately 30 law firm clients at a time, providing guidance on pricing, cash flow, margins, growth, and hiring. The professional handles model creation, forecasting, and KPI dashboard development…
Job Description
How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm is hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Business Advisor to guide solo and small law firm owners in improving their profitability.
In this position, the financial leader acts as a trusted advisor to approximately 30 law firm clients at a time, providing guidance on pricing, cash flow, margins, growth, and hiring. The professional handles model creation, forecasting, and KPI dashboard development personally, relying on established company systems without the need for prospecting or cold calling.
This opportunity is well-suited for individuals who have previously served multiple external clients as a fractional, virtual, or outsourced CFO, consultant, or advisor, helping business owners understand their numbers and make informed decisions.
The role is 100% remote for residents of specific states and operates as a full-time W-2 position that prohibits outside consulting work.
Responsibilities
- Advise about 30 law firm owners on pricing, cash flow, margins, hiring, and business growth
- Build financial models, forecasts, and cash flow plans independently
- Create and manage KPI dashboards for clients
- Translate complex financial data into practical advice for business owners
- Travel to United States events a couple of times a year
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of finance leadership experience
- Prior experience serving multiple outside business owners or clients as a fractional, outsourced, or virtual CFO, consultant, or advisor
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Reside in AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, or WV
- Willingness to commit to a full-time W-2 position with no outside work or consulting
Qualifications
- Experience thinking in metrics such as utilization, realization, capacity, and revenue per head within professional services fields like consulting, engineering, accounting, architecture, or IT services
- Profit First certification or a strong alignment with its methodology
Core Skills
Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary of $110,000 plus per-client incremental compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 75% paid by the employer
- 401(k) match
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position fully remote?
Yes, the role is 100% remote, though applicants must reside in AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, or WV and be available to travel to U.S. events a couple of times a year.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position includes a guaranteed base salary of $110,000 plus incremental compensation for each client served, targeting a total compensation between $160,000 and $182,000.
Is outside consulting permitted while working this job?
No, this is a full-time W-2 position that does not allow any outside work or consulting.
Are candidates required to have prior legal industry experience?
No, legal experience is not required; the employer will teach you the law-firm specifics.
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