Chief Financial Officer

Eckert Seamans Cherin Mellott - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Senior

Pittsburgh, PA

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Eckert Seamans is a senior management role responsible for overseeing the financial functions of the firm. This position involves strategic partnership with firm management, leading the finance department, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The CFO will implement financial strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and provide financial analysis to support the firm's growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead financial functions and oversee the finance department including accounting, budgeting, billing & collections, payroll, and tax.
• Act as a key strategic business partner to firm management and partner with COO to advance the firm's strategic plan.
• Identify opportunities and design financial strategies for the multi-state law firm.
• Implement technology to increase operational efficiency and enhance reporting.
• Design, implement, and maintain firmwide and practice/office specific dashboards.
• Participate in firmwide committees such as Benefits, Billing & Collections, Budget & Finance, and Compensation Committees.
• Prepare financial statements, reporting, and in-depth analysis; develop monthly KPIs and leading indicator reporting for management.
• Undertake short- and long-term financial planning and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and GAAP requirements.
• Develop profitability approaches and analysis tools.
• Provide strategic advice on creative fee arrangements and AFAs to maximize revenue profitability.
• Evaluate lateral candidate and combination financials.
• Oversee contract negotiations and relationships with finance-related vendors and business partners.
• Monitor industry trends and perform benchmarking.
• Maintain awareness of and evaluate latest law firm management software; help decide which software to invest in.
• Represent the firm to the external community, including industry conferences and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in accounting/financial environment, with increasing levels of responsibility throughout law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Minimum eight years of supervisory experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP, tax, and audit requirements.
• Experience implementing financial systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in Elite 3E preferred.
• Power BI experience preferred.
• iManage experience a plus.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan