Director of Finance and Accounting (Law Firm)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Accounting to lead all financial operations, accounting functions, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for a professional services organization. This role will oversee the accounting team and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insights to improve profitability, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and cash management.

• Direct month-end and year-end close processes and prepare financial statements.

• Manage billing, collections, accounts receivable aging, and cash flow forecasting.

• Oversee trust and operating accounts and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and ethical standards.

• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.

• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking institutions.

• Monitor working capital, liquidity, and financial performance metrics.

• Deliver financial reports and profitability analysis to executive leadership.

• Identify and implement process improvements and technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience within a law firm or professional services environment.

• Strong knowledge of trust accounting, billing, collections, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Experience with accounting, time and billing, document management, and legal software platforms.

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

• Strong understanding of internal controls, tax compliance, and audit processes.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.

• Experience managing IOLTA/trust accounts and regulatory compliance.

• Familiarity with legal technology platforms and financial systems.

• Experience leveraging automation and AI tools to improve accounting operations.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.