Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: NYC 2 days onsite

Salary: $180,000 200,000 + 20% bonus

Step into a high-impact Finance Manager role at one of the nations premier litigation boutiques where youll partner directly with firm leadership and help shape financial strategy in a fast-growing, elite environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Direct exposure to partners and the COO real influence on firm strategy and operations

Join a highly respected litigation boutique with national presence and global clients

Broad ownership across accounting, billing, budgeting, and financial reporting

Opportunity to drive process improvements and build scalable financial systems

High-visibility role with meaningful input into business decisions

Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where initiative is valued

Hybrid flexibility across NYC, DC, or Chicago offices

Ability to expand leadership skills managing billing and finance functions

Work in a lean environment where your impact is immediate and measurable

Key Responsibilities for the Finance Manager:

Oversee financial reporting, monthly close, and variance analysis

Manage AP/AR, billing operations, payroll review, and cash flow

Lead budgeting process and support financial planning initiatives

Maintain accounting systems, controls, and reconciliations (including partner equity)

Partner with leadership on financial insights, analysis, and decision-making

Ensure accuracy of client payments, financial data, and reporting processes

Qualifications for the Finance Manager:

7+ years of accounting/finance experience, including 2+ years in a law firm

Prior experience supervising billing or finance teams

Strong working knowledge of Aderant Expert Sierra (billing, GL, AP)

Solid understanding of GAAP, cash/accrual accounting, and IOLTA compliance

Creative Financial Staffing