How to Manage a Small Law Firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer - Financial Strategy Advisor. In this role, you will act as a CFO-level coach and financial execution partner to law firm owners across the country, blending strategic financial leadership with disciplined execution to drive profitability, cash flow, and financial discipline.

What You'll Do

Conduct high-level 1:1 financial strategy calls with law firm owners.
Review financial statements, cash flow reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
Help owners understand the story behind their numbers and translate insights into actionable steps.
Identify risks and opportunities in pricing, expenses, staffing, and operational performance.
Guide owners through budgeting, forecasting, and forward-looking financial decisions.
Document commitments and track measurable financial progress.
Diagnose financial issues like profitability leaks, pricing problems, expense inefficiencies, and cash flow risks.
Drive financial outcomes by turning insights into clear steps to improve margins, revenue discipline, and stability.
Enforce financial accountability by holding firm owners accountable to financial targets and operational discipline.
Participate in internal leadership sessions focused on scaling the company mission.

What We're Looking For

10+ years of senior financial leadership experience (CFO, Fractional CFO, or equivalent).
Direct experience working with companies generating $10M–$30M+ in annual revenue.
Proven record of improving profitability, cash flow, or financial performance in a business.
Experience working with small businesses, professional services firms, or founder-led organizations.
Deep experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
Ability to teach non-financial business owners how to make better financial decisions.
Experience building financial dashboards, KPIs, and performance tracking systems.

Benefits & Compensation

National Impact: Help law firm owners build profitable, financially disciplined businesses.
Executive-Level Influence: Work directly with business owners on decisions that shape their companies.
Remote Leadership Role: Operate as a senior financial leader in a flexible remote environment.
Proven Framework: Leverage a system and curriculum already helping law firms scale successfully.
High-Accountability Culture: Work with a team that values results, discipline, and measurable progress.
Salary: $110,000 base.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be located in one of the following states: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA.

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