Chief Financial Officer
Hill Ward Henderson, a full-service law firm with over 130 attorneys in Tampa and Clearwater, Florida, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. The CFO will oversee the Finance/Accounting Department and the Information Technology Department. In addition, members of the management team responsible for marketing, business and professional development, recruiting, human resources and operations/facilities interact regularly with the CFO and depend on the CFO for assistance with financial management. The CFO is also responsible for presenting complex financial data and strategies to the firm.
Among other responsibilities, the CFO develops and monitors the Firm’s operating budget, monitors cash management, inventory management, billing, collections, expense control, payroll and trust accounting. The CFO is active on the Firm’s Management, Compensation, Capital and Profit Sharing Committees to promote the efficient, effective and profitable operation of the firm.
HWH is seeking a candidate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing the financial operations of a professional services firm or other business entity (law firm experience a plus). CPA preferred. The Firm is seeking a leader who is capable of interacting with and relating to a diverse group of professionals. The Firm seeks an individual prepared to make a long term commitment. Prior CFO experience or experience as an Accounting Department Manager is preferred.
The ideal candidate is a strategic planner who is an effective communicator, conveying complex material in a concise, readily usable manner. The candidate will have a history of recognition for their own achievements as well as promoting achievement in others – someone who is a motivator and a mentor who recognizes talent and deploys it effectively and who engenders respect and loyalty from the entire firm.