Job Title :

Chief Financial Officer Salary Range :

$200,000 - $300,000 annually

Schedule :

Monday - Friday (Full-time/Remote Opportunities Available) Led by Shawn and Shervin Lalezary, the Law Brothers represent California's injured and have recovered more than $500 Million for their clients over the years. With offices throughout the state, the Law Brothers employ a team of skilled personal injury professionals, and work with a large network of California's trusted legal support staff, medical experts, and accident reconstruction specialists to provide exceptional service to our clients. Ideal for finance leaders with law firm, legal services, or professional services experience — particularly contingency-fee or plaintiff's practice backgrounds. The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a key member of the firm's leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including case cost management, settlement/receivables tracking, trust accounting (IOLTA compliance), budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy. This role requires deep fluency in law firm economics and trust accounting — particularly the unique cash-flow dynamics of contingency-fee-based personal injury practice — combined with traditional CFO expertise. This is not a traditional professional services CFO role; success requires fluency in contingency-fee cash flow, not just GAAP and budgeting. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the firm's overall financial strategy in partnership with the Managing Partner(s) Oversee cash flow management, with particular attention to the irregular timing of contingency-fee revenue and case cost advances Manage trust accounting and ensure full compliance with IOLTA and state bar financial regulations Build and maintain financial models to forecast revenue based on case pipeline, settlement timing, and litigation costs Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and monthly/quarterly/annual close processes Track case-related cost advances (medical liens, expert witness fees, court costs) and ensure accurate recovery accounting Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and any litigation funding partners Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general accounting functions Ensure compliance with tax obligations, audits, and financial regulations Provide financial analysis and reporting to partners to support strategic decisions (e.g., hiring, marketing spend, office expansion) Implement and maintain financial controls, systems, and software (e.g., legal practice management and accounting integrations) Manage and mentor accounting/finance staff Support partner compensation modeling and profitability analysis by practice area or attorney Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred 8+ years of progressive financial leadership experience; prior CFO, Controller, or senior finance experience at a personal injury or plaintiff's firm strongly preferred Experience with contingency-fee revenue models and law firm trust accounting strongly preferred Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in a services-based business Strong proficiency with accounting and legal practice management software (e.g., QuickBooks, Filevine , Clio, or similar) Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial partners Preferred Experience Familiarity with litigation funding and case cost financing arrangements Experience scaling finance operations during firm growth or expansion What we do for you Highly competitive pay. Unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement. 9 additional paid holidays. Team outings and sponsored events. 401K. No-cost to low-cost HMO/PPO medical insurance (100% employer paid private health insurance with ability to add spouse/dependent at zero cost to employee.) Great dental, vision, and life insurance programs.

Pay:

$200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Remote