Director of Finance

2 days ago

Manchester, Washington, United States DuBois Levias Law Group Full-time $175,000 Contract

DuBois Levias Law Group, PLLC, a fast-paced boutique family law firm with over 30 years of experience, is looking for a Director of Finance and Administration.

More About Our Firm

  • We're one of Seattle's longest standing women-owned law firms.
  • We seek to maximize human potential one family at a time.
  • We strive to cultivate an honest and compassionate environment for every client and every member of our team.
  • We’re community leaders who believe a balanced life is achievable through hard work, giving back, and putting family & people first.
  • We offer a diverse team of co-workers.
  • We're a team that encourages each other through life's challenges.
  • We appreciate team members with life experience.
  • We mostly work remotely, but love to meet up together in the office frequently.

Expectations of Position

  • Significant experience as a strategic partner, collaborator and business advisor to Partners, working side-by-side on goal setting, short and long-term strategies.
  • Ability to operate comfortably across a board spectrum of responsibilities, including hands-on financial and personnel management, and show sound leadership and decision-making skills on issues involving information technology and operational logistics.

Areas of Responsibility and Business Oversight

  • The Executive Director will supervise and manage the firm’s financials and administrative functions, making sure these areas support the attorneys efficiently and effectively while providing excellent service to clients.
    • Financial Management, including banking/IOLTA, payroll, 401K, insurance policies, managing new client onboarding, billing and collections process, general ledger reconciliation, liaison with CPA for all tax returns, budgeting, and all weekly, monthly and annual financial reports. 
    • Human Resources Management, including employee onboarding/offboarding, recruiting, benefits, employee handbook, performance improvement/disciplinary processes, compliance and regulatory procedures, and employee relations.
    • Information Technology Management, including management and oversight of managed services provider and training and oversight of firm software, such as Westlaw, TABS, etc.
    • Marketing and Business Development, including meetings and KPI tracking.
    • Facilities and Operations Management (with Office Manager)
    • Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Partners of the firm.

Skills/Abilities

  • Strong financial, management and leadership abilities.  Ability to work with limited direction, and to provide direction and strategic guidance to Partners and others.
  • Ability to perform accurate and thorough analysis of financial data, and present to Partners.
  • The ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems in administration and management and recommend and implement solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with employees in all positions within the firm.
  • Excellent writing and verbal skills: formal and informal communications, policies, manuals and contracts.  Ability to communicate complex information and ideas effectively.
  • Capable of dealing with difficult situations and challenging personnel matters in a stable and professional manner.
  • Possess a strong understanding and knowledge of legal technology and the related support requirements.
  • Possess a strong understanding and ability to navigate risk management.

Education, Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
  • 10 or more years of experiences at a senior level in law firm management in a comparably sized firm.
  • In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis practices in a law firm.
  • Legal billing/accounting software experience, TABS a plus
  • Advanced Excel and financial reporting preparation
  • SHRM or HRCI certification preferred 
  • EOS management structure experience helpful

Compensation $175,000 with benefits. 

Please email resumes to .  No phone calls please.