Director of Finance

Job Description: Director of Finance

Bader Law is a purpose-driven law firm guided by the principles of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). We operate with a culture of accountability, transparency, and strategic growth, where every team member plays a vital role in delivering meaningful results. Our mission is to stand as champions, advocating, defending, and protecting those suffering from injury and loss. By providing access to the highest quality legal and medical services, we empower our clients to maximize their recovery physically, financially, and emotionally.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on finance leader who thrives in a high-accountability environment and enjoys partnering with executive leadership to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This individual will exemplify our core values and guiding principles while leading the firm's financial strategy, reporting, controls, and finance operations.

Core Responsibilities

As the Director of Finance , the primary responsibilities include:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, capital allocation, and major business decisions
• Lead the firm's financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Develop financial models to support marketing investments, case acquisition strategies, hiring initiatives, and major business investments
• Provide executive-level financial reporting and insights to support decision-making
• Contribute financial analysis and recommendations during quarterly and annual planning initiatives

Finance Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the Finance Department, including the Finance Operations Manager and AR/AP team members
• Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and performance expectations
• Coach, mentor, and develop finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Oversee finance department workflows, priorities, and resource allocation

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Own the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare and deliver accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Provide executive reporting, financial narratives, and performance analysis
• Drive continuous improvement in close accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality

Accounting Operations

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including cash management, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Manage trust accounting and settlement disbursement processes in compliance with applicable regulations and standards
• Ensure accounting processes support operational scalability and reporting accuracy

Treasury & Cash Management

• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts
• Manage banking relationships and treasury operations
• Oversee ACH and wire payment controls, approval workflows, and segregation of duties
• Manage reserve accounts, tax reserves, and cash management activities

Payroll Oversight

• Oversee payroll administration through ADP
• Partner with Human Resources regarding new hires, terminations, commissions, bonuses, and benefits reconciliation
• Maintain payroll procedures and ensure continuity across payroll cycles

Tax Compliance & Audit Management

• Oversee income tax, sales tax, use tax, and business license compliance
• Coordinate with external CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors
• Lead audit preparation and serve as the primary contact for external audit activities
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required tax documentation

Internal Controls & Systems

• Design, implement, and maintain strong financial controls
• Develop and maintain SOPs for accounting, payroll, treasury, tax, and finance operations
• Lead finance participation in ERP implementations and financial system enhancements
• Drive automation and process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8-12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller-level or senior finance leadership responsibilities
• Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Strong experience supervising accounting and finance teams
• Hands-on experience with trust accounting and settlement disbursement processes
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, preferably ADP
• Experience managing treasury operations, banking relationships, and cash flow forecasting
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership on strategic financial decisions
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience designing and enforcing internal controls and accounting procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license preferred
• MBA or other advanced business credential preferred
• Experience within a law firm, professional services firm, or multi-entity organization preferred
• Experience with Sage ERP or other enterprise accounting systems
• Familiarity with Filevine or similar case management platforms
• Experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) preferred
• Settlement disbursement accounting experience preferred

Desired Outcome

The Director of Finance serves as the financial leader of the organization, ensuring accurate reporting, disciplined financial management, and strategic decision support. Success in this role means leadership has reliable financial visibility, operational decisions are supported by sound financial analysis, and the firm maintains strong financial controls while scaling for future growth.

This position plays a critical role in protecting profitability, improving operational efficiency, strengthening financial systems, and supporting long-term organizational success through proactive financial leadership.

Why Join Bader Law

At Bader Law, we are committed to building a culture rooted in growth, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in our team by providing the structure, tools, and leadership support necessary to succeed while contributing to a mission that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others.