Law Firm Finance Manager

Garnett Powell Maximon Barlow & Farbes (GPMBF) is seeking a full-time Finance Manager to join our growing law firm. At GPMBF, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas. We approach our work collaboratively and creatively, striving to solve our clients’ most complex legal challenges—both in and out of the courtroom. Learn more about our firm at www.garnettlegalgroup.com.

Position Overview:

The Finance Manager will work closely with firm leadership to oversee all financial operations, including bookkeeping and legal billing. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with significant experience in QuickBooks and familiarity with legal billing practices and software.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including advanced client costs, settlement statements, and trust account management.
• Prepare regular financial reports and spreadsheets for firm partners.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, including COLTAF/trust account requirements.
• Serve as firm’s bookkeeper, handling daily accounting tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks.
• Manage the firm’s general ledger, journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and COLTAF and Operating account balances.
• Process all vendor invoices, transactions and expenses accurately and efficiently
• Manage all accounts payable and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Manage employee expense reimbursements.
• Work with partners to review, finalize and submit monthly client invoices using firm billing software (Clio) and other client-specific billing platforms (Legal Tracker, Wolters Kluwer, CounselLink).
• Assist with collection efforts, including regular communication with clients regarding overdue and unpaid invoices.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and internal controls to safeguard firm assets.
• Work closely with firm management to identify areas for financial improvement and cost reduction.
• Assist in strategic planning and long-term financial forecasting.
• Work with the firm’s tax accountant to prepare the firm’s tax filings and statements.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Clio legal billing software is preferred.
• Prior law firm accounting experience.
• Experience with client billing platforms like Legal Tracker, Wolters Kluwer or CounselLink.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field a plus.

Benefits Include:

• Employer paid medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional vision and Life/AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution
• Participation in firm profit sharing program
• Paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Monthly parking stipend

Job Type: Full-time, exempt. This position is based in our Denver office and is not suitable for candidates seeking full-time remote work. During the first 6 months of employment, the role requires full-time in-office presence. After this period, remote work options may be evaluated and considered based on performance and business needs.

Salary: $90,000-$125,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Application instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to amy.rock@garnettlegalgroup.com.

GPMBF is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. It is our policy to employ qualified people without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; disability; sexual orientation; veteran’s status; marital status; civil union status; gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.