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Robert Half
San Antonio, TX (In Person)
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About the roleA well-established personal injury firm operating on a 100% contingency model is seeking an experienced financial leader to step in on a fractional basis and build the financial infrastructure the firm needs to scale. Revenue is settlement-driven — lumpy, non-recurring — which means this role requires someone who genuinely understands cash flow in a project-based or contingency environment.
What you'll own (first 90 days)IOLTA / trust account reconciliation — get the accounts clean and keep them that way. Trust accounting experience is a must.
Cash flow forecast — build a realistic 3-6 month model that reflects how contingency revenue actually works: settlement timing, pipeline, and case mix.
Budget from scratch — the firm has no formal budget. You'll build the first one.
Line of credit paydown plan — develop a clear, actionable plan to reduce existing debt obligations.
Leadership presence — sit on the leadership team and translate financial position into plain language for non-finance leaders.
Controller mentorship — actively develop the internal Controller; provide structure, direction, and professional growth.
Ongoing responsibilitiesOversee and support IOLTA-to-operating account fund flows and disbursementsVerify payout disbursements and reconciliations; ensure case expenses match entries in case management systemsPartner with the Controller on monthly reporting, forecasting, and financial summariesAudit attorney bonus ledgers prior to approval; support payroll oversightMonitor firm operating expenses and identify efficiency opportunitiesDevelop profitability metrics at the case and employee level over timeOwn and maintain cash flow and financial projection modelsSchedule and logisticsWednesday onsite requiredOtherwise flexible on remote — San Antonio preferred, Central Texas acceptableApproximately 20 hours per week
What you'll own (first 90 days)IOLTA / trust account reconciliation — get the accounts clean and keep them that way. Trust accounting experience is a must.
Cash flow forecast — build a realistic 3-6 month model that reflects how contingency revenue actually works: settlement timing, pipeline, and case mix.
Budget from scratch — the firm has no formal budget. You'll build the first one.
Line of credit paydown plan — develop a clear, actionable plan to reduce existing debt obligations.
Leadership presence — sit on the leadership team and translate financial position into plain language for non-finance leaders.
Controller mentorship — actively develop the internal Controller; provide structure, direction, and professional growth.
Ongoing responsibilitiesOversee and support IOLTA-to-operating account fund flows and disbursementsVerify payout disbursements and reconciliations; ensure case expenses match entries in case management systemsPartner with the Controller on monthly reporting, forecasting, and financial summariesAudit attorney bonus ledgers prior to approval; support payroll oversightMonitor firm operating expenses and identify efficiency opportunitiesDevelop profitability metrics at the case and employee level over timeOwn and maintain cash flow and financial projection modelsSchedule and logisticsWednesday onsite requiredOtherwise flexible on remote — San Antonio preferred, Central Texas acceptableApproximately 20 hours per week