Chief Financial Officer - Law Firm - Midtown Manhattan

Michael Page International

Manhattan, New York

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$290,000–$295,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Bank Management, Billing, Budget Management, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Credit and Collections, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Head of Finance, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Professional Services, Profit & Loss, Real Estate, Relationship Management, Sustainability, Team Player, Treasury
LOCATION
Manhattan, New York
POSTED
3 days ago
Chief Financial OfficerA highly regarded global professional services organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. The CFO will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, profitability and operational excellence across the firm. This position partners closely with senior leadership to support growth, optimize performance and ensure long term financial sustainability.Reporting directly into the Managing Partner and spearheading the finance function, the Chief Financial Officer's main duties and responsibilities will include the following: Lead the development and execution of short term and long term financial strategy aligned with firm objectives. Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on financial implications of business decisions. Oversee all finance, accounting, billing, collections, payroll and treasury functions. Establish and monitor profitability targets at the firm and practice group level. Analyze practice performance, pricing structures, billing rates and realization. Prepare and present detailed financial reporting to executive and shareholder leadership. Manage annual budgeting, forecasting and long range financial planning processes. Monitor overhead costs including staffing, real estate and technology to identify inefficiencies. Oversee cash flow management, working capital and shareholder distributions. Manage banking relationships, lines of credit and debt structures. Ensure compliance with financial covenants and internal controls. Support analysis related to lateral partner hires and group acquisitions. Provide guidance on equity structures, capital deployment and growth investments.Kindly note that this role is 100% in-office (non-negotiable), in Midtown Manhattan.In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor's degree. 15+ years of relevant finance & accounting experience. Strong preference for law firm experience. Professional services experience with complex partnership or shareholder models will be considered as a second preference. Strong knowledge of legal industry financial operations including billing, realization and collections. Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders. Exceptional analytical, communication and presentation skills. Hands on leadership style with the flexibility to operate strategically and tactically. Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment.What's on offer: Base salary of between $ 290,000 and $ 300,000. Annual performance related bonus scheme (approx. 20%). Unique and collaborate company values and culture. Midtown Manhattan location.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/