DescriptionDrive clarity, profitability, and growth across every case and department.
We're a very high-growth law firm practicing in Family Law and Criminal Defense that is agile, data-driven, and relentlessly focused on results.
As we expand into new markets, we're building a next-generation financial strategy function that brings real visibility into how every case type, marketing channel, and attorney contributes to firm-wide profitability.
We're seeking a Financial Controller / Director of FP&A who can turn raw numbers into strategy - someone who sees financial data not just as reports, but as the story behind growth, efficiency, and client impact.
Your MissionYou'll own the financial intelligence that drives the firm. From revenue forecasting to case-level profitability analysis, your work will empower leadership to make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions.
You'll bring clarity to questions like:- Which case types generate the highest ROI?
- Where are we underpricing or overservicing clients?
- How do we align attorney productivity with firm goals?
Your insights will shape hiring, marketing spend, pricing models, and market expansion strategy.
Got what it takes?
How to Apply:Apply here, then send a note detailing what you think is the
The Greatest Financial Challenge a High Growth Professional Services Business will Encounter to
terri@xmartinelaw.com. Subject line:
"Your Ideal Controller".Responsibilities• Deep understanding of law firm accounting, including trust accounting (IOLTA), client cost advances, partner draws, and realization rates.
• Strong command of GAAP principles and experience ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards required for law firm financials.
• Build and maintain
financial forecasting models for revenue, expenses, and cash flow by department and case type.
• Develop
case-type profitability dashboards showing acquisition costs, attorney utilization, gross margin, and net contribution per case.
• Lead
annual planning and budgeting across departments, tying spend to expected ROI and client outcomes.
• Conduct
scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis for pricing, personnel, and expansion decisions.
• Partner with the CEO and Managing Partners to evaluate performance by
practice area, attorney, and marketing channel.• Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive decisions on pricing, lead acquisition, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with external accountants on compliance and reporting while owning internal financial strategy and forecasting.
• Recommend and implement
automation tools and analytics systems (preferably law firm management software, QuickBooks, Clio, LawPay, HubSpot, Power BI, or similar) to increase visibility and speed of analysis.
• Design and maintain internal controls to safeguard firm assets and ensure accurate billing, collections, and reporting.
• Ability to streamline processes such as month-end close, trust reconciliations, and partner distributions.
QualificationsWhat You Bring• 5+ years in
financial planning, analysis, or strategic finance - ideally within a
law firm or professional services organization.• Expertise in
profitability modeling, cost analysis, and pricing strategy.• Strong experience with
KPI dashboards and
data visualization (Power BI, Domo, or similar).
• Analytical precision with the ability to tell a clear, compelling financial story.
• Experience partnering with leadership teams on forecasting, hiring, and growth planning.
• Comfort working
remotely across time zones and collaborating asynchronously.
• High integrity, accountability, and strategic thinking - you see beyond the spreadsheet.
• Comfortable using or integrating AI-driven analytics tools, Power BI, or Excel modeling.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred.
