Chief Financial Officer

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. Job Summary (basic description)

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for stewardship of the Firm's finances, including financial reporting and budgeting, financial planning & analysis, treasury, facilities, insurance, and procurement. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer , this role manages all the corporate finance work including monitoring and analyzing key aspects of Jackson Lewis financial results such as cash flow, profitability, and capital expenditures, as well as preparing periodic financial and operating reports. The CFO partners closely with firm leadership, including the firm Chair and Managing Principal, Regional Coordinators, OMPs and Business Services Chiefs, to align operations with firm strategy and support data driven decision-making. The CFO ensures the firm's financial health through sound fiscal management, effective controls, accurate reporting, disciplined budgeting practices, and strategic allocation of financial resources. Essential Functions

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the firm's finance function, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, accounts payable, tax, financial reporting, and procurement. Lead the development and execution of the firm's annual budget, financial forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes. Serve as a strategic financial partner to office leadership in developing and implementing strategies focused on office-level financial performance, providing analysis, insights, and recommendations that drive profitability, expense management, and achievement of financial objectives. Present firm leadership and other stakeholders with relevant, accurate and timely financial data and analysis to drive data-informed decision making. Provide support and collaborate with leadership on principal compensation. Present financial and operational results to firm leadership, the Board of Directors, and equity principals on a regular basis in both written and verbal formats. Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing timely reporting, insights, and recommendations to firm leadership regarding trends, risks, and opportunities. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting, accounting activities, and financial statements. Establish and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures that safeguard firm assets and support sound fiscal management. In conjunction with the Firm's Controller, oversee cash management, lead liquidity planning, banking relationships, and treasury activities to ensure the firm's ongoing financial stability. Review and determine appropriate levels of insurance are in place to safeguard the Firm's assets. Provide executive oversight of the firm's facilities, real estate portfolio, and property management functions, ensuring the effective planning, utilization, maintenance, and operation of office space in alignment with business needs, financial objectives, and workplace standards. Oversee participation in industry surveys, including analyzing how the firm's data compares to industry metrics and using the information to identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure effective management of the firm's tax obligations through oversight of tax planning, reporting, compliance, and audit activities while maintaining strong controls and minimizing financial risk. Oversee financial audits of the Firm Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, tax advisors and other external financial partners. Provide financial guidance to administrative department leaders regarding budget planning, expense management, resource allocation, and financial performance. Oversee firmwide procurement activities, including purchasing policies, vendor management, contract review, and expenditure controls. Champion continuous process improvement initiatives by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing process enhancements through innovation and increasing operational efficiency, including through the use of enhanced technology and AI enabled service delivery models. Lead, in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer and Chief Operating Officer, the continuous evaluation and implementation of improvements to the firm's financial

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