Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
Cabanas Law Firm is a fast-growing, client-focused legal organization dedicated to excellence in family law and delivering exceptional client experiences. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a strategic, results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial vision, operational profitability, and long-term growth strategy. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, forecasting, strategic planning, profitability analysis, and organizational financial health. This role requires a hands-on leader who can optimize revenue, manage budgets, improve operational efficiency, and guide high-level business decisions. The ideal candidate has strong financial leadership experience, preferably in legal services, professional services, or high-growth organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CPA strongly preferred)
- 7+ years of senior financial leadership experience (CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or similar)
- Strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, and operational analytics
- Proven ability to scale systems, improve profitability, and support executive growth initiatives
- Expertise in KPI dashboards, ROI analysis, and strategic planning
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a law firm, professional services, or multi-location business operations preferred
- Legal industry financial management experience
- Familiarity with CRM and operational systems such as HubSpot, Gusto, or case management platforms
- Mergers, acquisitions, or expansion planning experience
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and executive reporting expertise
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the firm’s financial strategy aligned with company's growth goals
- Provide executive leadership with financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic recommendations
- Lead long-term financial planning, cash flow management, and profitability initiatives
- Identify opportunities for scaling operations while maximizing ROI
- Oversee accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across departments
- Monitor KPIs, including case acquisition cost, profitability per case, lead source ROI, collections, and overhead
- Ensure financial controls, internal policies, and risk management procedures are in place
- Partner with department leaders to optimize staffing models, resource allocation, and operational performance
- Analyze intake, collections, and case lifecycle metrics for financial improvement opportunities
- Improve reporting systems for real-time financial decision-making
- Oversee vendor contracts, banking relationships, and insurance strategies
- Ensure compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee audits, tax strategy, and financial reporting accuracy
- Protect firm assets through strategic planning and financial safeguards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
