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How To MANAGE a Small Law FirmOutsourced CFO & Profitability Advisor – Small Law Firms (Remote)
How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Outsourced CFO & Profitability Advisor to serve as a financial leader for solo…
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How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Outsourced CFO & Profitability Advisor to serve as a financial leader for solo and small law firm owners. This position does not require business development, as the employer provides a pre-established roster of clients, along with standard systems, tools, and templates. The successful candidate will analyze financial data, track key performance metrics, and guide firm owners on…
Job Description
How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Outsourced CFO & Profitability Advisor to serve as a financial leader for solo and small law firm owners. This position does not require business development, as the employer provides a pre-established roster of clients, along with standard systems, tools, and templates.
The successful candidate will analyze financial data, track key performance metrics, and guide firm owners on operational decisions such as pricing, hiring, capacity, and cash flow management. Professionals joining this team will gradually build up to a full roster of 30 clients over their first four months through regular monthly strategy sessions and quarterly evaluations.
Ideal applicants bring extensive senior-level finance experience working directly with small-business owners. This is a dedicated W-2 employment position, which means outside consulting work is not permitted. Candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states to be eligible: AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, or WV.
Responsibilities
- Analyze client financials to identify trends in pricing, margins, employee utilization, collections, and cash flow
- Develop financial models, forecasts, cash flow plans, and KPI dashboards using provided templates and tools
- Advise solo and small law firm owners on strategic decisions involving hiring, pricing, capacity, and profitability growth
- Establish clear financial priorities for each client, maintain accountability, and track measurable business improvements
- Conduct monthly advisory meetings and quarterly deep dives for a growing roster of up to 30 clients
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of finance experience, including advising multiple small-business owners on pricing, profitability, and cash flow
- Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on financial modeling and translate findings into actionable advice for business owners
- Proven track record showing measurable improvements in client profit, pricing, or margins
- Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly in plain English to non-finance professionals
- 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
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Qualifications
- Experience in fractional, outsourced, or virtual CFO roles
- Client advisory services background at a CPA firm as an advisory manager, senior manager, or director
- Experience within an outsourced accounting or CFO firm serving small businesses
- Finance leadership history at a professional services firm including consulting, engineering, accounting, architecture, or IT services
- Familiarity with professional services metrics such as utilization, realization, capacity, and revenue per head
- Profit First certification or a comparable operational philosophy
Core Skills
Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary of $110,000 per year plus $200 per month for each client served, totaling approximately $182,000 with a full roster
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 75% of the cost paid by the employer
- 401(k) retirement plan match
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- Travel opportunities to U.S. events a couple of times per year
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this job remote?
Yes, the position is 100% remote, though it requires occasional travel to U.S. events a couple of times per year. Candidates 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.
What is the salary and compensation structure?
The role offers a guaranteed base salary of $110,000 per year, plus an additional $200 per month for each client served. Total compensation reaches approximately $182,000 per year when maintaining a full roster of 30 clients.
What are the core experience requirements?
Applicants need at least 8 years of finance experience, which must include advising multiple small-business owners on pricing, profitability, and cash flow. Candidates must also demonstrate hands-on financial modeling skills and a history of proven client results.
How do I apply for this position?
Candidates can apply by clicking the application link, uploading a resume, and answering a short question detailing a past client example where they identified a financial issue, implemented a change, and improved results.
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