Step into a high-impact Finance Manager role at one of the nation’s premier litigation boutiques — where you’ll partner directly with firm leadership and help shape financial strategy in a fast-growing, elite environment.
Finance Manager Salary: $180-200k + 20% bonus
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
