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Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for a Chief Financial Officer in any of our Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco or Seattle offices. This position is a member of the firm’s administrative leadership team and reports to the COO.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic and financial leadership to the firm and the finance function while also ensuring the firm’s financial integrity. The CFO participates in the development of the firm’s plans and performance as a strategic partner. The CFO develops, implements, and drives business strategies and key initiatives to enhance the firm's success, in alignment with the firm's strategic goals and objectives. The CFO is responsible for long- and short-term financial planning, capital and operational budgeting, and issues related to revenue generation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES
Must possess the following capabilities: Superior leadership, communication and managerial skills; Be an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. Depth of technical financial knowledge and expertise; Ability to work with only general direction and take initiative; Ability to define a vision / financial direction for the firm and provide strategic guidance to managers and staff; Capable of handling confidential financial matters with sensitivity and discretion; Ability to communicate complex financial information succinctly to firm leaders and other lawyers and staff, sometimes with minimal preparation; Strong, action oriented implementation style and proven ability to delegate and follow-up.
Technical Knowledge
Must possess the following technical/professional knowledge and experience: Extensive knowledge of current federal and state laws related to finance and accounting practices and associated reporting and multi-state tax requirements. Thorough knowledge of partnership financial management principles in order to lead and implement best practice systems, policies and procedures; Successful experience operating as a C-level leader, interfacing with key stakeholders, contributing to organizational strategy/direction, directing a finance function and managing teams.
Physical/Mental Capabilities
Must be able to operate a computer, calculator, and telephone many times daily. Must have the ability to communicate complex information and ideas successfully and efficiently to all levels of personnel, frequently without prior preparation, to rapidly analyze, judge, anticipate consequences, decide, initiate action, determine follow-through, and take corrective action; to manage and direct a medium-sized staff as well as multiple projects with multiple variables. Must be able to read, interpret, and understand written and verbal information, present ideas effectively, sometimes under pressure, and maintain stable performance, sometimes under time constraints or opposition.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; MBA and CPA preferred. At least 10 years’ experience in accounting/finance function management, preferably for a mid-large size law firm.
NORMAL WORK HOURS
This position is exempt. Normal office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm. One of the largest national firms focused on energy, natural resources, environmental and climate change, Stoel Rives also serves the agribusiness, food and beverage, health care, life sciences and technology industries. With more than 350 attorneys operating out of 10 offices in seven states and the District of Columbia, Stoel Rives is a leader in regulatory and compliance matters, business, labor and employment law, intellectual property, land use, real estate development and construction law.
Stoel Rives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Time
Business Services
$263k-416k (estimate)
12/03/2022
06/07/2023
stoel.com
SACRAMENTO, CA
500 - 1,000
1942
SEAN E MCCARTHY
$200M - $500M
Business Services
Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm. One of the largest national firms focused on energy, natural resources, climate change and the environment, Stoel Rives also serves the agribusiness, real estate and construction, food and beverage, health care, life sciences, and technology industries. With more than 350 attorneys operating out of 10 offices in seven states and the District of Columbia, Stoel Rives is a leader in regulatory and compliance matters, and business, labor and employment, land use, and intellectual property law.
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