Now Hiring: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Service-Based Business Expertise (Remote) at How to Manage a Small Law Firm
This a FullRemote job, the offer is available from: United StatesNow Hiring: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Service-Based Business Expertise (Remote)We’re How to Manage a Small Law Firm, one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing private companies since 2013. We help 500+ small law firms nationwide grow stronger through outsourced CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, and bookkeeping services. We’re looking for a financial leader who wants the best of both worlds:A steady stream of clients handed to you + the entrepreneurial freedom to build and scale something meaningful — without the stress of hunting for your own business.If you’re brilliant at growing service-based companies but frustrated by the limits of your current role, this may be the perfect fit. ⭐ IsThis You? You might love this role if you…• Don’t want to find your own clients anymore but still want the upside of advising multiple businesses. • Live in a region where building a consulting practice has been tough and want a company that brings the clients to you. • Are tired of industries that drain you — cannabis, crypto, financial services, etc. — and want to work with business owners who actually appreciate your expertise.• Want unlimited earning potential with the structure, systems, and support of a larger organization. • Have a growth mindset and know you can make much more when surrounded by the right team, clients, and infrastructure. • Want to be entrepreneurial — without being alone, overwhelmed, or responsible for sales, marketing, and lead gen. Why We’re Not Obsessed With Law Firm ExperienceWe work with law firms — but law firm experience is NOT a required prerequisite. What matters more is your experience growing service-based businesses, your understanding of small-business finance, and your ability to translate numbers into action.Law firm experience is a plus, not a gatekeeper. What You’ll DoServe as Fractional CFO for 20–30 small law firm clients:• Meet with clients twice per month (≈60 hrs/month client-facing)• Analyze financials, identify risks/opportunities, and create actionable plans• Hold clients accountable and drive execution• Partner with bookkeepers for accuracy• Improve systems, processes, and financial visibilityWhat We’re Looking For• 10+ years as CFO, Controller, or senior financial leader• Strong background in service-based businesses• Experience starting, scaling, or advising small companies• Strong budgeting, FP&A, forecasting, and variance analysis• Ability to clean up financials and build strong systems• Leadership experience (managed 5+ people)• High EQ, direct communicator, coach-mindedAgain: Law firm experience is a plus — not a must-have.This Role Is NOT for You If:• You bounce between jobs or want short-term/part-time work• You want a slow-paced corporate environment• You prefer being an employee, not an owner-minded leader• You dislike accountability or managing multiple clients• You can’t translate numbers into clear business decisions• You’ve never supported or led a small-to-mid-size service firmCompensation• BaseSalary: $110,000• Performance Pay: Up to $182,000 annually depending on client rosterYour earning potential scales with your impact — not your hours.Important Notes• Remote, full-time• Must reside in: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA• Equal Opportunity EmployerReady to Apply? ⚠️ PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING ⚠️If you’re a strategic financial leader who wants a role with structure, unlimited upside, no client-hunting, and the chance to help small business owners transform their companies — we’d love to hear from you. This offer from "How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 72% flex score.Apply tot his job