Finance Manager

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP

Job Location:

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

The Finance Manager provides strategic financial leadership and serves as a trusted advisor to the Managing Partner Firm Committees and Firm leadership. Working closely with the Controller and administrative leadership this role supports financial planning performance management pricing strategy and firm-wide financial operations to ensure long-term financial strength and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Serve as a strategic partner to Firm leadership by providing financial analysis insights and recommendations.
Support the development monitoring and management of the Firms annual budget forecasts and financial targets.
Analyze client and matter performance to identify trends risks and opportunities for growth and improved profitability.
Prepare and present key performance indicators and financial reports to partners and Firm leadership.

Pricing & Profitability Management

Collaborate with partners and practice groups to develop strategic pricing models including alternative fee arrangements (AFAs).
Analyze matter profitability staffing models and resource utilization to support cost-effective service delivery.
Provide guidance to partners on pricing strategy AFA negotiations and matter economics.

Financial Operations & Oversight

Partner with the Controller to support billing accounts receivable accounts payable payroll and benefits operations.
Monitor firm-wide financial performance cash flow and liquidity.
Maintain strong internal controls policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity.

Reporting Systems & Compliance

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements management reports and analyses.
Collaborate with the Controller and IT leadership to enhance financial and business intelligence systems.
Coordinate annual audits and support tax planning compliance and reporting in partnership with external advisors.

Vendor & External Relationships

Manage relationships with key vendors financial institutions and service providers.
Evaluate vendor performance negotiate favorable terms and ensure contract compliance.

Leadership & Collaboration

Support the development of the accounting team and promote a collaborative professional work environment.
Attend partner and management committee meetings and contribute to agenda development and decision-making.
Participate in firm-wide initiatives and special projects aligned with strategic priorities.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience; law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field required; CPA MBA or similar advanced credential preferred.
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting forecasting financial modeling and performance analysis.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership and influence decision-making.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Aderant and SQL preferred.
Excellent communication skills and strong executive presence.

Additional Information :

Work Environment:

Indoor Office Setting
This position offers the ability to work in office or remotely.

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
HRA
FSA
401K
Pet Insurance
Paid Holidays
3 weeks of PTO

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race color religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal law.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time