Finance Director

Chaffin Luhana LLP•Stamford, CT

1d•$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 handles financial analysis and planning, budgeting, and financial reporting, and works with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and departmental managers to inform strategic and operational decisions. The position also partners with practice area and department leaders on revenue projections, financial visibility, performance targets, and accountability. The Finance Director owns the firm’s financial projections, forecasts, planning models, and cash flow forecast; leads annual and periodic budgeting; and develops analysis for strategic initiatives, growth, staffing, compensation, and profitability. The role manages banking relationships and supports multistate revenue, expense, and tax planning in coordination with the firm’s CPA. It prepares forward-looking analysis for CFO and executive leadership review, including assumptions, risks, and recommended actions. The position is based in Pittsburgh. The listed salary range is $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; legal-sector experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of law firm financial management, accounting, and billing procedures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Proficiency with financial management software, business intelligence applications, and databases.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of data analysis and risk management.
High ethical standards and professionalism, with a commitment to confidentiality and protection of client and company confidential information.
Adhere to government and industry regulations, including rules concerning settlement disbursements and regulated sensitive data.
Ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to handle frequent pressures, time deadlines, and multiple tasks.
Exemplify Chaffin Luhana LLP’s Core Values of Doing Good by Doing Right™: Results Driven, Excellence Without Paralysis, Compassionate and Authentic, In It Together, and Innovative Growth.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or similar qualification.
Experience in the legal sector.

Responsibilities

Own the firm’s financial projections, forecasts, and planning models to provide leadership with information about 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 for 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 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 assumptions, risks, and recommended actions.
Work with department leaders to improve financial visibility, establish measurable targets, and strengthen accountability for financial performance.

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 donation to a charity of each team member’s choice through the Chaffin Luhana Foundation.
Medical insurance contribution of $600 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families; the posting states team members pay $1.
Dental insurance coverage with a $1 monthly team-member contribution.
Vision insurance 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 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.
Office typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Business-casual dress code.
Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.
Kolbe Assessment to learn team members’ 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.