Director of Finance

Bader Scott Injury Lawyers LLC•Atlanta, GA

27d

About The Position

Bader Law is a purpose-driven law firm guided by the principles of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). We operate with a culture of accountability, transparency, and strategic growth, where every team member plays a vital role in delivering meaningful results. Our mission is to stand as champions, advocating, defending, and protecting those suffering from injury and loss. By providing access to the highest quality legal and medical services, we empower our clients to maximize their recovery physically, financially, and emotionally. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on finance leader who thrives in a high-accountability environment and enjoys partnering with executive leadership to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This individual will exemplify our core values and guiding principles while leading the firm's financial strategy, reporting, controls, and finance operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
8–12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller-level or senior finance leadership responsibilities
Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements
Strong experience supervising accounting and finance teams
Hands-on experience with trust accounting and settlement disbursement processes
Strong understanding of payroll systems, preferably ADP
Experience managing treasury operations, banking relationships, and cash flow forecasting
Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership on strategic financial decisions
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Experience designing and enforcing internal controls and accounting procedures

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license preferred
MBA or other advanced business credential preferred
Experience within a law firm, professional services firm, or multi-entity organization preferred
Experience with Sage ERP or other enterprise accounting systems
Familiarity with Filevine or similar case management platforms
Experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) preferred
Settlement disbursement accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, capital allocation, and major business decisions
Lead the firm’s financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Develop financial models to support marketing investments, case acquisition strategies, hiring initiatives, and major business investments
Provide executive-level financial reporting and insights to support decision-making
Contribute financial analysis and recommendations during quarterly and annual planning initiatives
Lead and develop the Finance Department, including the Finance Operations Manager and AR/AP team members
Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and performance expectations
Coach, mentor, and develop finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Oversee finance department workflows, priorities, and resource allocation
Own the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Prepare and deliver accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
Provide executive reporting, financial narratives, and performance analysis
Drive continuous improvement in close accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies
Oversee daily accounting operations, including cash management, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
Manage trust accounting and settlement disbursement processes in compliance with applicable regulations and standards
Ensure accounting processes support operational scalability and reporting accuracy
Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts
Manage banking relationships and treasury operations
Oversee ACH and wire payment controls, approval workflows, and segregation of duties
Manage reserve accounts, tax reserves, and cash management activities
Oversee payroll administration through ADP
Partner with Human Resources regarding new hires, terminations, commissions, bonuses, and benefits reconciliation
Maintain payroll procedures and ensure continuity across payroll cycles
Oversee income tax, sales tax, use tax, and business license compliance
Coordinate with external CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors
Lead audit preparation and serve as the primary contact for external audit activities
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required tax documentation
Design, implement, and maintain strong financial controls
Develop and maintain SOPs for accounting, payroll, treasury, tax, and finance operations
Lead finance participation in ERP implementations and financial system enhancements
Drive automation and process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort