Small Business Chief Financial Officer (Fractional)

How to Manage a Small Law Firm•Miami, FL

1d•$110,000 - $182,000•Remote

About The Position

We are How To Manage A Small Law Firm (HTM), a company that manages over 500 of the fastest-growing small law firms across the country and is on pace to double in size over the next 24 months. We function as the fractional C-suite (CEO, COO, CFO, CMO) for solo and small law firms. As a Fractional Small Business CFO / Controller, you will own a roster of up to 30 clients, working from your home office. You will meet with each client three times a month, with the remaining time spent prepping, analyzing files, and collaborating with your internal HTM advisor team. We handle all marketing and sales, allowing you to focus on building deep, consultative relationships with business owners.

Requirements

A strong background in financial and/or accounting roles.
A business degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting or finance.
Hands-on FP&A experience, including creating budgets and financial forecasts.
Proven experience advising under-capitalized, financially illiterate small business owners.
Ability to explain the 'sources and uses of cash' in plain English.
Ability to spot balance sheet trends that indicate risks of non-compliance with federal/state remittances.
Ability to identify P&L deficiencies and present clear solutions.
Must reside in: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Prior law firm management experience is not required, as HTM will provide training.
High EQ (Emotional Quotient).
Experience in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Sense of humor and ability to roll with the punches.

Responsibilities

Own a roster of up to 30 clients.
Meet with each client three times a month.
Prep, analyze files, and collaborate with the internal HTM advisor team.
Read budget variances and analyze trend reports.
Address and resolve bank reconciliation discrepancies with client bookkeepers.
Connect financials to client's personal motivations to help them achieve goals.
Test assumptions, question beliefs, and guide clients.
Advise under-capitalized, financially illiterate small business owners.
Explain 'sources and uses of cash' in plain English.
Spot balance sheet trends indicating risks of non-compliance with federal/state remittances.
Identify P&L deficiencies and present clear solutions.

Benefits

Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family (75% company-covered).
Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided at zero cost.
401(k) match up to 3.5%.
Pet insurance.
Legal coverage.
Unlimited PTO.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company closed the week of Thanksgiving.
Required to schedule one additional full week off per year.
Free access to training and personal/professional development programs.