Chief Financial Officer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
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About the Team
Lydecker is an AV-rated, full-service national law firm with over 215 attorneys and approximately 300 employees. We have earned a strong reputation for tenacious defense and protecting the best interests of our clients. Our long-standing relationships are grounded in mutual trust and a deep understanding of each client's needs and goals.
Our vision is to be a trusted partner that redefines excellence in legal services. We aspire to be the first choice for clients seeking unparalleled solutions by setting new standards in the legal industry through an innovative approach to client service. Our mission is simple: to exceed client expectations with efficient, strategic, and collaborative service, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork for our clients, attorneys, and staff.
We are a growing national litigation firm built on traditional values of hard work and client care. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive ownership and administrative leadership, with a significant portion of our firm self-identifying as historically underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic finance leader to join our executive leadership team in our Miami-Brickell office. This is a high-impact, strategic role for someone who understands the economics of insurance defense and professional services and can partner effectively with firm ownership and senior leadership.
While prior CFO experience is highly valued, we are also open to exceptional candidates who are ready to step into their first CFO role, particularly those who have operated as a VP of Finance, Director of Finance, or Controller within a law firm or professional services environment. The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, deep financial acumen, and the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable guidance for partners.
You will serve as a strategic advisor on financial performance, profitability, and long-term planning. You will lead the firm's financial strategy across a geographically dispersed organization, overseeing the economics of insurance defense matters, including utilization, realization, collections, and margin management. This role requires a hands-on, collaborative, and solutions-focused leadership style, comfortable with advising firm owners and senior partners.
This is not a remote position; candidates must be able to commute to or relocate to Miami. We offer a hybrid work environment within the Miami office with flexible work hours to support work-life integration.
Why Join Lydecker?
We value your need for a flexible schedule and offer a supportive, collaborative work environment. We are sprinting toward growth and invite you to sprint alongside us, offering swift career progression and abundant opportunities for professional development with mentoring from senior attorneys.
Our culture is built on four core values:
- Excellence: We strive for the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and innovation.
- Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior, upholding the highest standards in every interaction.
- Collaboration: We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and support to maximize our collective talents.
- Care: We genuinely care about our people, fostering a resilient organization through employee well-being, professional growth, and community engagement.
Equal Opportunity
Lydecker LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, or disability. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Application Instructions
Lydecker is not currently accepting resumes or inquiries from outside recruiters or agencies. To learn more about our firm, please visit www.Lydecker.com or follow us on LinkedIn at #LydeckerCareers, #LydeckerLife, and #LydeckerAuthenticDiversity.
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Skills: Cpa, Mba, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Trust Accounting, General Ledger, Billing, Ar/ap, Monthly Close.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA preferred.
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What does a Chief Financial Officer at External IT do?expand_more
A Chief Financial Officer at External IT is responsible for the following: Serve as strategic advisor to firm leadership on financial performance, profitability, and long-term planning; Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial planning processes; Oversee financial performance of insurance defense matters including utilization, realization, and margin management; and Manage all accounting functions including billing, trust accounting, general ledger, and monthly close.
What are the requirements for this Chief Financial Officer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Chief Financial Officer at External IT position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred; 5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience; Prior experience in a law firm required; Demonstrated understanding of insurance defense or rate-driven litigation practices; and Experience supporting multi-state operations and distributed workforces.