via Lensa
$90K - 130K a year
Provide strategic legal counsel, lead compliance and privacy programs, and manage litigation and regulatory matters.
Experienced legal executive with expertise in data privacy, compliance, and corporate governance, but lacking direct finance or accounting leadership experience.
Job Description Our client is hiring a Law Firm Finance Director to serve as the firms senior financial executive, responsible for financial integrity, profitability, compliance, and long term financial strategy across multiple Texas offices. The Finance Director acts as a strategic financial partner to firm leadership with decision making authority over financial operations and performance metrics. Law Firm Finance Director Responsibilities: Financial Oversight & Reporting Oversee all accounting operations across multiple offices Supervise bookkeeping and ensure the integrity of QuickBooks data Maintain expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Oversee LeanLaw billing integration and financial reporting Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and long term financial strategies Monitor profitability by practice area, office, and attorney Establish and manage internal financial controls Billing, Invoicing & Revenue Cycle Management Oversee firmwide invoicing processes using LeanLaw Ensure accurate time entry, billing accuracy, and timely invoice issuance Monitor accounts receivable and aging reports Develop and enforce collections strategies Analyze realization and utilization rates Improve billing efficiency and revenue capture Accounting & Compliance Ensure strict compliance with Texas IOLTA accounting rules Oversee client account reconciliations Supervise contingent fee disbursements Maintain compliance with Texas Bar and regulatory requirements Contingent Case Expense Management Oversee tracking and reporting of contingent case costs Monitor case related advances and expense recovery Ensure accurate allocation and reimbursement of case expenses Analyze contingent case profitability and cash flow exposure Develop financial models for contingent case risk assessment Budgeting, KPIs & Performance Metrics Manage operational budgets to promote firm profitability Develop and monitor firmwide financial KPIs Conduct data analysis and financial performance reviews Present financial performance reports to firm leadership Identify cost control and efficiency opportunities Implement financial best practices aligned with industry standards Operational & Strategic Responsibilities (Secondary Focus) Oversee Accounts Payable, direct report Set and measure strategic operational goals Plan and implement long term business growth strategies Develop and enforce financial and operational policies Provide constructive feedback to attorneys and managers regarding financial performance Manage vendor and external partner relationships Collaborate with HR leadership on compliance and employment matters Maintain knowledge of Texas employment and labor laws Law Firm Finance Director: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA preferred but not required Minimum 5 years of law firm financial leadership experience Extensive hands-on experience with QuickBooks Experience using legal billing software Direct experience managing law firm invoicing and collections Demonstrated expertise in IOLTA trust accounting compliance Experience managing contingent case expenses and financial risk Strong background in budgeting, financial modeling, and performance analytics Knowledge of legal industry regulations, rules, and best practices Features and Benefits of Client: Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience BCBS health insurance 401(k) retirement plan Discretionary bonus opportunities Must be comfortable traveling to the Waco, TX office monthly Job Requirements Law Firm, Finance, Invoice, IOLTA, Billing, QuickBooks Additional Information Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas. Disclaimer: Sensitive and personal data will not be requested by Frontline Source Group or its affiliates until a job offer is made and accepted. If you ever doubt the validity of our job postings, we encourage you to call one of our branch locations to verify the status on any job. Meet Your Recruiter Bill Kasko Bill Kasko is President and CEO of Frontline Source Group, Inc which is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Established in 2004 Frontline provides Contract, Direct Hire and Executive Search placements for Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Oil/Gas, HR, Administrative/Clerical, Legal, Grocery, Aviation and C Level professional individuals. Frontline has grown from the original location in Dallas to 32 locations in the US. In 2007-2020 The Dallas Business Journal named Frontline the #1 Best Company to Work for and The Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to work in 2014-2015. In 2015, Bill was named Small Business CEO of the year in Dallas by the Dallas Morning News. Named to the Inc. 5000 in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2022. Inc Best Workplaces in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Awarded #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for by Staffing Industry Analysts 2014-2016 & 2020. Named finalist in The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 2016. The SMU School of Business awarded the company the Dallas 100 award for being one of the fastest growing companies in Dallas 2008-2013 and 2019. 2008 the American Staffing Association Staffing Voice Award. Best of Staffing 2011 -2020 by CareerBuilder.com and Inavero based on reviews from Clients and Candidates. Bill also hosted the first all Employment Talk radio show weekly on CBS radio in Dallas and now hosts the popular podcast "People. Process. Service." Prior to starting Frontline, Bill was the IT Division Director with Robert Half International and Sapphire Technologies. Visit us at https://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com • resume@frtline.com • Connect on Facebook • Connect on X • Connect on LinkedIn • Connect on Google+ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN All interviews are set by appointment only and we do not allow walk-ins at any location. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
This job posting was last updated on 2/23/2026