Chief Financial Officer (Cfo) / Business Administrator

A recognized legal services firm in New York City is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their staff as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Business Administrator.
Responsibilities:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Business Administrator will:

• Advise on long-term business and financial planning including forward thinking business strategies and ever-changing industry standards and trends
• Manage schedules and appointments including trial dates and hearings, and meetings and travel
• Oversee and enforce Attorneys and Paralegals in maintaining firm billable requirements on a quarterly and yearly basis
• Review billing on a weekly basis and provide monthly/quarterly/annual review of billing hours by biller to firm owners
• Review collections on a monthly basis and ensure and plan for timely collection of receipts
• Provide monthly financial reporting
• Participate in strategic planning process with management to identify and accomplish short- and long-term organizational goals
• Prepare the organization's budget
• Perform / facilitate and delegate accounting functions as needed
• Consult with outside accountants for audits, preparation of tax returns, and the production of other reports as required by law.
• Manage and monitor the firm website by updating attorney profiles, creating new content, and coordinating the execution of the same
• Oversee and manage the onboarding of new clients
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a member of an Executive team leading a Finance Department
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, and/or a related field
• Previous experience working within a Law firm and/or high-level Legal setting
• Advanced understanding of law firm management practices, including knowledge of Accounting procedures and Information Systems
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Solid problem solving and time management skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications kills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized