Finance Director (Austin)

Finance Director

Location: Austin, Texas

Industry: Professional Services / Legal

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

LHH is partnering with a well-established professional services firm in Austin to identify an experienced Finance Director. This position will lead the firm's accounting and finance operations while serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership and equity partners.

The Finance Director will oversee financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, billing and collections, and financial systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance daily accounting oversight with financial analysis, process improvement, and long-term business planning.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, monthly close, and financial statement preparation.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.

• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and cash management activities.

• Coordinate annual financial reporting, tax schedules, and requests from external CPA firms.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.

• Analyze financial performance, budget variances, revenue trends, expenses, and profitability.

• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reporting packages for executive leadership and equity partners.

• Provide analysis related to partner distributions, compensation structures, professional productivity, and firm profitability.

Billing and Revenue Operations

• Oversee billing, collections, accounts receivable, retainers, and revenue reconciliation.

• Ensure billing systems, accounting records, and banking activity are properly reconciled.

• Establish and maintain policies and procedures governing billing, collections, revenue recognition, and financial transactions.

• Identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, collection timelines, and overall cash flow.

Operations, Systems, and Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.

• Establish and improve financial procedures, workflows, and internal controls.

• Oversee accounting, billing, and financial reporting systems.

• Identify opportunities for technology enhancements, automation, and process improvement.

• Partner with leadership and administrative teams to improve operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

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

• CPA or MBA preferred.

• At least seven years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

• Experience with complex billing and revenue cycles, cash management, and financial systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented finance leader who is comfortable operating at both the strategic and transactional levels. This individual will bring strong business judgment, accountability, and professionalism while serving as a trusted financial advisor to firm leadership.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-visibility leadership position with direct access to executive leadership and equity partners.

• Opportunity to influence financial strategy, operational improvements, and technology initiatives.

• Broad ownership of the organization's accounting and finance functions.

• Established Austin-based professional services environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact LHH for additional confidential detail

Pay Details: $160,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Cristi Connel

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