Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Providence Staffing's client, a well-established and growing personal injury law firm , is seeking a best-in-class Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the firm's financial strategy and operations in Atlanta, GA. This executive-level leader will provide accurate, timely financial data, strategic insights, and risk management oversight while partnering closely with ownership and executive leadership to support long-term growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader with experience in professional services or legal environments, who understands contingency-based revenue models and is eager to be part of a high-performing, growth-oriented firm.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee all finance and accounting operations of the law firm.
• Provide strategic financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting to support firm growth.
• Develop financial models related to case valuation, settlement timing, and cash flow forecasting.
• Advise executive leadership on financial implications of business decisions and expansion initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial controls.

Accounting, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations.
• Oversee trust accounting (IOLTA), settlement accounting, and case-related disbursements.
• Manage internal controls, audits, and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee tax planning, filings, and coordination with external CPAs and auditors.
• Monitor and manage financial risk, including case costs, expenses, and contingent liabilities.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage firm cash flow, including forecasting settlement inflows and operational expenses.
• Oversee banking relationships, lines of credit, and access to capital as needed.
• Ensure appropriate liquidity to support payroll, marketing spend, and case costs.
• Provide ongoing analysis of revenue trends and expense management.

Executive & Board Support

• Prepare and present financial reports to ownership and executive leadership.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Managing Partner and leadership team.

Benefits & Vendor Oversight

• Oversee benefits administration, including 401(k) reviews, healthcare renewals, and business insurance.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, banks, and financial vendors.
• Support HR leadership with compensation planning and financial benchmarking.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a CFO or senior financial leader within a law firm or professional services organization (personal injury experience strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of contingency-fee revenue models and legal financial operations.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
• CPA is a plus but not required.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be competitive for the Atlanta market.