Director of Finance and Accounting

Lead the financial strategy and operations of one of the fastest-growing personal injury law firms in the West. Reporting directly to the COO, this highly visible role will lead the financial operations of our growing, multi-state law firm, oversee a team of five accounting professionals, manage compliance across more than 26 trust (IOLTA) accounts, and serve as a trusted financial advisor to ownership and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of the firm's accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and cash management functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of five accounting professionals.
• Oversee the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, payroll oversight, banking relationships, accounting systems, and financial operations.
• Maintain executive oversight of more than 26 trust (IOLTA) accounts, ensuring strict compliance with State Bar trust accounting rules, fiduciary obligations, reconciliation requirements, and internal controls.
• Prepare executive financial statements, dashboards, forecasts, and analyses while partnering with ownership on budgeting, strategic planning, cash flow management, and key business initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the firm's outside CPA for tax planning, financial reporting, audits, and other accounting matters.
• Develop strong financial controls, accounting policies, and risk management practices while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and other applicable requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing financial processes, strengthening reporting, leveraging technology, and building scalable systems that support the firm's continued growth.
• Oversee select personal financial matters for ownership while coordinating with outside financial advisors, tax professionals, and other trusted partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA license preferred, but equivalent executive-level accounting experience will be considered.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least five years in an accounting leadership role.
• Proven success leading accounting teams and partnering with business owners, executive leadership, and external CPAs in a growing organization.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, internal controls, financial modeling, and executive-level reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and strategic problem-solving skills, with the highest standards of integrity, judgment, and professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Law firm accounting experience, including trust (IOLTA) accounting and State Bar trust compliance, is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Lowe Law Group is a rapidly growing personal injury law firm with offices across multiple states and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients. As our Director of Finance, you'll join a high-performing executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term success.

Pay

$175,000–$225,000 yearly