Finance Director

Chaffin Luhana LLP • Pittsburgh, PA

9d • $135,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Finance Director will play a key role in the financial management of Chaffin Luhana LLP. The role is responsible for financial analysis and planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, working with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and departmental managers to inform strategic and operational decisions. The Finance Director owns the firm’s financial projections, forecasts, planning models, and cash flow forecast; partners with practice area and department leaders on revenue projections, budgeting, financial visibility, and performance accountability; and prepares forward-looking analysis for CFO and executive leadership review. The position also supports evaluation of growth and expansion opportunities, banking relationships, and multistate revenue, expense, and tax considerations. The position is located in Pittsburgh, with a stated salary range of $57,000–$65,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in senior financial managerial positions.
• Strong understanding of law firm financial management, accounting, and billing procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with financial management software, business intelligence applications, and databases.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and risk management.
• High ethical standards and professionalism, including a commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to handle frequent pressure, deadlines, and multiple tasks.
• Adherence to government and industry regulations, including settlement disbursements and protection of regulated sensitive data.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
• Exemplify Chaffin Luhana LLP’s stated Core Values: Results Driven, Excellence Without Paralysis, Compassionate and Authentic, In It Together, and Innovative Growth.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or similar qualification.
• Experience in senior financial management, preferably in the legal sector.

Responsibilities

• Own the firm’s financial projections, forecasts, and planning models to provide leadership with reliable information on anticipated financial performance, cash requirements, and future opportunities.
• Work with practice area leadership to develop and maintain revenue projections, including expected settlement timing, fee collections, and expense reimbursements.
• Own and maintain the firm’s cash flow forecast.
• Develop financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, staffing decisions, compensation structures, practice area profitability, and other strategic initiatives.
• Lead development of the annual operating budget, departmental budgets, and periodic forecasts in coordination with the CFO, COO, and department leaders.
• Own financial forecasts, projections, budget-to-actual analysis, and financial models; use historical financial results provided by the Comptroller to evaluate performance and refine projections.
• Manage day-to-day banking and financial institution relationships, including related reporting, compliance, and coordination of financial requirements.
• Support financial analysis, modeling, and discussions related to potential business structures and expansion opportunities.
• Coordinate revenue and expense analysis by state, evaluate potential tax exposure, and work with the firm’s CPA on multistate reporting and tax strategy planning.
• Prepare forecasts, models, and forward-looking analysis for CFO and executive leadership review, highlighting key assumptions, risks, and recommended actions.
• Work with department leaders to improve financial visibility, establish measurable targets, and strengthen accountability for financial performance.
• Adhere to government and industry regulations, including requirements concerning settlement disbursements and protection of regulated sensitive data.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company confidential information.

Benefits

• Discretionary 401(k) match up to 5%: 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% match on the next 2%, based on annual compensation.
• Annual charitable donation by the Chaffin Luhana Foundation to a charity chosen by each team member.
• $600 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families; team members pay $1.
• Dental coverage with a $1 monthly team-member contribution.
• Vision coverage with a $1 monthly team-member contribution.
• $1,000 firm contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account for team members enrolled in the PPO health plan.
• Dependent Care account contributions of up to $7,500 pre-tax.
• Flexible Spending Account contributions of up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.
• Pre-tax transit contributions of up to $340 per month.
• Pre-tax parking contributions of up to $340 per month.
• 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm.
• 3 paid sick days per year.
• Office closure for 10 public holidays and typically between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Business-casual dress code.
• Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.
• Kolbe Assessment to help team members learn their instinctive method of operation.
• Time-management luncheons with senior leadership.
• Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for the Pittsburgh office.
• Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.
• Free team lunches and happy hours.
• Year-end discretionary bonus.
• Annual firm outing.

What This Job Offers

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