Finance Manager

Location: Manchester, NH (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The finance manager is a critical leadership role within our management team, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Finance department and driving the firm’s financial and strategic goals. This position requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of financial operations, team management, and strategic planning.

You will lead a team managing critical functions such as general ledger accounting, billing, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and financial reporting. You will also collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the firm’s economic health and contribute to key decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to the Finance department staff, ensuring efficient management of IOLTA, general ledger accounting, billing, accounts receivable/payable, and payroll.
• Supervise statistical data gathering for outgoing attorney processes and ensure accuracy in choice letters.
• Review and approve workflow, write-offs, overpayments, bi-weekly payroll, 401k preprocess audits, and quarterly payroll audits.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Plan and forecast the firm's financial performance and prepare annual operating and capital budgets for Board of Directors’ approval.
• Analyze budget variances, conduct profitability analyses, and present financial insights to Shareholders and senior leadership.
• Prepare annual Shareholder Compensation packets for January compensation meetings.

Financial Controls & Reporting

• Establish and maintain robust financial and internal controls across the firm.
• You will ensure timely and accurate tax reporting and provide accounting services for ancillary entities.
• Administer retirement plans under the guidance of the Pension Committee.

Vendor & Banking Relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with banks, oversee credit line renewals, and seek Board approval for major changes in banking relationships.
• Invest excess funds to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors to ensure cost-effective, high-quality services and products.

Risk Management & Insurance

• Administer and renew firm insurance policies, including professional liability, general liability, property-casualty coverage, fiduciary and crime coverage, and worker’s compensation.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with the Director of Administration, President, and Board of Directors to monitor and manage budget performance.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and cooperation across the management team, contributing as a trusted colleague and advisor.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business management is required .
• CPA designation is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 8–10 years of finance/accounting experience with increasing responsibility, including proven success in managing projects and teams.
• Experience in a professional services company is preferred.
• Process improvement experience is desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Strong technical skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Rippe & Kingston (SurePoint) Legal Management System is desirable.
• General knowledge of financial systems, relational databases, and reporting tools.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lead a team and drive collaboration across departments.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the financial direction of a dynamic firm while leading a talented finance team. As a management team member, you will contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

We encourage you to apply if you are a strategic thinker passionate about financial leadership and team development.