Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Cabanas Law Firm is a fast-growing, client-focused legal organization dedicated to excellence in family law and delivering exceptional client experiences. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a strategic, results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial vision, operational profitability, and long-term growth strategy.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, forecasting, strategic planning, profitability analysis, and organizational financial health. This role requires a hands-on leader who can optimize revenue, manage budgets, improve operational efficiency, and guide high-level business decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong financial leadership experience, preferably in legal services, professional services, or high-growth organizations.

$150,000 - $180,00 DOE

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the firm’s financial strategy aligned with company's growth goals
• Provide executive leadership with financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic recommendations
• Lead long-term financial planning, cash flow management, and profitability initiatives
• Identify opportunities for scaling operations while maximizing ROI

Financial Management & Oversight

• Oversee accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across departments
• Monitor KPIs, including case acquisition cost, profitability per case, lead source ROI, collections, and overhead
• Ensure financial controls, internal policies, and risk management procedures are in place

Operational Efficiency

• Partner with department leaders to optimize staffing models, resource allocation, and operational performance
• Analyze intake, collections, and case lifecycle metrics for financial improvement opportunities
• Improve reporting systems for real-time financial decision-making
• Oversee vendor contracts, banking relationships, and insurance strategies

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee audits, tax strategy, and financial reporting accuracy
• Protect firm assets through strategic planning and financial safeguards

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CPA strongly preferred)
• 7+ years of senior financial leadership experience (CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or similar)
• Experience in a law firm, professional services, or multi-location business operations preferred
• Strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, and operational analytics
• Proven ability to scale systems, improve profitability, and support executive growth initiatives
• Expertise in KPI dashboards, ROI analysis, and strategic planning
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills

• Legal industry financial management experience
• Familiarity with CRM and operational systems such as HubSpot, Gusto, or case management platforms
• Mergers, acquisitions, or expansion planning experience
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• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and executive reporting expertise

Cabanas Law Firm is one of South Florida’s fastest-growing family law firms, recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. With ten offices and continued statewide expansion, the firm is building a premier brand in high-value family law representation.