Head of Finance

Location:Remote
Reports to:Head of Firm Management
Team:Global distributed operations team

Our Firm:

Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.

We are the ultimate law firm for private clients private capital senior executives leaders HNWIs and family offices as well as related businesses in both corporate and litigation matters. We take a commercial and holistic approach to the legal and business needs of our clients.

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About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on strategic Head of Finance to lead the evolution of our finance function during an exciting phase of rapid growth.

This is not a maintenanceroleits a unique opportunity tobuild and the autonomy and executive support to design scalable systemsembrace emerging technologies and position finance as a true strategic partner driving insight and decision-making.

Youllwork closely with leadership to advance multi-entity reporting strengthen system connectivity and create a finance infrastructure that supports continued expansion and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Financial Control

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple entities (operating service and holding companies).
• Ensure accuracy integrity and timeliness of financial statements across entities and regions.
• Manage tax filings compliance and audit readiness in coordination with external partners.
• Oversee and continuously improve client invoicing and collections processes ensuring accuracy timeliness and consistent cash flow management across entities.

Systems & Process Transformation

• Assess current tools and workflows;implement scalable systems and automation aligned with future technology trends.
• Optimize payroll billing expense management and vendor payment processes for efficiency and growth.
• Collaborate with operations and IT to enhance connectivity and optimize financial data flows within practice management platforms.

Strategic Partnership

• Deliver forward-looking financial analysis and insights to guide strategic planning.
• Support leadership with budgeting forecasting and performance dashboards.
• Manage banking relationships and capital planning activities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a distributed finance team fostering accountability and precision.
• Establish scalable processes and documentation to support continued firm growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years of progressive finance accounting or controllership experience; ideally in a multi-entity or professional services environment.
• Extensive experience in the United States.
• Expertise in cash and accrual accounting GAAP reporting and multi-entity consolidation.
• Proven success implementing new finance or ERP tools and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Strong background in audits compliance and external financial communications.
• Strategic mindset with readiness to stay hands-on during growth phases.
• Exceptional communication organization and problem-solving skills.

Youll Thrive Here If You

• Excel at turning complexity into clarity and structure.
• Enjoy being both operationally sharp and strategically impactful.
• Are comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced high-expectation environment.
• Want to influence how finance shapes the next chapter of a growing elite firm.