Overview

Director of Finance and Accounting Director of Finance and Accounting Salary: $175,000-$225,000 DOE Lead the financial strategy and operations of one of the fastest-growing personal injury law firms in the West. Lowe Law Group is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Accounting to join our executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the COO, this highly visible role will lead the financial operations of our growing, multi-state law firm, oversee a team of five accounting professionals, manage compliance across more than 26 trust (IOLTA) accounts, and serve as a trusted financial advisor to ownership and executive leadership. We're looking for a collaborative leader who combines exceptional accounting expertise with sound business judgment, operational excellence, and the highest level of integrity. What You'll Do Provide executive leadership and oversight of the firm's accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and cash management functions.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of five accounting professionals.Oversee the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, payroll oversight, banking relationships, accounting systems, and financial operations.Maintain executive oversight of more than 26 trust (IOLTA) accounts, ensuring strict compliance with State Bar trust accounting rules, fiduciary obligations, reconciliation requirements, and internal controls.Prepare executive financial statements, dashboards, forecasts, and analyses while partnering with ownership on budgeting, strategic planning, cash flow management, and key business initiatives.Serve as the primary liaison with the firm's outside CPA for tax planning, financial reporting, audits, and other accounting matters.Develop strong financial controls, accounting policies, and risk management practices while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and other applicable requirements.Lead continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing financial processes, strengthening reporting, leveraging technology, and building scalable systems that support the firm's continued growth.Oversee select personal financial matters for ownership while coordinating with outside financial advisors, tax professionals, and other trusted partners. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.CPA license preferred, but equivalent executive-level accounting experience will be considered.7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least five years in an accounting leadership role.Proven success leading accounting teams and partnering with business owners, executive leadership, and external CPAs in a growing organization.Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, internal controls, financial modeling, and executive-level reporting.Exceptional analytical, leadership, and strategic problem-solving skills, with the highest standards of integrity, judgment, and professionalism.Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.Law firm accounting experience, including trust (IOLTA) accounting and State Bar trust compliance, is strongly preferred. Why Lowe Law Group? Lowe Law Group is a rapidly growing personal injury law firm with offices across multiple states and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients. As our Director of Finance, you'll join a high-performing executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term success. If you're an accomplished finance leader who enjoys building exceptional teams, improving processes, partnering with ownership, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation details: 00 Yearly SalaryPI3b92f46d4c6c-3153