Accounting Manager (CFO Track)

Lydecker LLP • Orlando, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a national, multi-state insurance defense litigation firm with approximately 300 employees seeking a high-potential Accounting Manager who is ready to grow into a future Chief Financial Officer. This role is ideal for an ambitious accounting or finance professional, such as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller who understands professional services economics and is prepared to step into executive leadership over time. This is a hands-on operational role today with a structured transition plan into a strategic CFO position as the firm continues to scale. This is not a remote position. Candidates must be able to commute or relocate to Miami.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; law firm experience preferred
• Understanding of insurance defense or rate-driven litigation economics
• Experience with multi-state operations and distributed workforces
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills, especially with non-financial stakeholders
• Ambition to grow into a CFO-level leadership role
• Hands-on, detail-oriented accounting leader with strong analytical skills
• Business-minded and eager to understand the economics of a national law firm
• Comfortable presenting financial information to senior partners
• Solutions-focused, collaborative, and proactive
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Ready to evolve into a strategic executive role

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions including AP/AR, general ledger, trust accounting, and month-end close
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all accounting processes
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop reporting packages for firm leadership and partners
• Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, and profitability
• Monitor cash flow, collections, and working capital needs
• Support banking relationships and treasury activities
• Identify opportunities to improve liquidity and financial efficiency
• Track utilization, realization, write-offs, and margin performance
• Monitor carrier guidelines, rate structures, and client-level profitability
• Partner with billing and operations to reduce revenue leakage
• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
• Assist in multi-year financial planning and scenario modeling
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights
• Support payroll, tax, and compliance requirements across multiple states
• Partner with HR and Operations on benefits, workforce planning, and cost structures
• Assist in evaluating financial implications of new offices or lateral growth
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Build scalable processes and a culture of accuracy and accountability
• Prepare the department for future CFO-level oversight
• Firmwide financial strategy
• Executive-level reporting and partner communications
• Compensation modeling and partner economics
• Long-term planning, capital structure, and risk management
• Leadership of the full finance organization

Benefits

• Direct collaboration and strategic partnership with executive leadership
• Salary range depending on depth and years of experience
• Annual performance bonuses based on organizational and individual results
• Annual reviews with potential for significant salary growth
• Hybrid work environment - in our Miami office.
• Flexible work hours
• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple plans to choose from; partially paid for by the company; all outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Competitive salaries
• Quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours
• Paid parking or commuter benefits
• Robust 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level