Job Description
Job Description
CR Legal Team is accepting applications for a
Chief Financial Officer
In Raleigh, North Carolina
Do you have a deep passion for helping clients navigate one of the most difficult times they have ever experienced? We do!
Do you thrive working on a collaborative Team responsible for protecting client interests with a customized legal strategy?
We are that TEAM!
CR Legal Team is searching for a passionate, energetic, and experienced Chief Financial Officer. Come join our Team and together we will be a force to provide Whole-Person Legal Care™ for our clients.
About Our Team :
CR Commitment! CR Results!
We're Over 35 Years Strong and We're Just Getting Started!
CR Legal Team is truly a special Team of experienced and dedicated individuals who work each day to Stand Up For and seek justice for our clients and communities. As our client, our community partner, or Team Member, our Brand Promise is to Stand Up For You by staying true to our Mission to focus on Whole-Person Legal Care™ and by following through with our Core Values - Care Like Family, Listen To Learn, Do What's Right.
We believe that as long as we live, we should be learning and seeking to understand. We welcome and celebrate diversity of thought and action within our organization and among our community partners. A place of collaboration, where every voice plays an important role in the success and wellbeing of our Team. We understand that true growth comes when we are willing to open our minds to new possibilities.
What's in it for you?
- Inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Positive and Team-driven culture.
- Innovative technology and case management systems.
- Competitive Salary and bonus program.
- Medical Plan Options (including a zero-dollar premium High-Deductible Heath Plan option for employee-only coverage).
- Dental Plan Option.
- Virtual Healthcare Access.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options.
- 401k plan with an employer match.
- Disability Insurance Options (with employer-paid Long-Term Disability).
- Life Insurance Options (with employer-paid Basic Life Insurance).
- 11 Company paid holidays.
- Paid Time-Off.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer-paid Benefits Assistance / Advocacy Program
How will you contribute to our Team?
Develops and maintains financial models, forecasts, and budgets to guide business decisions.Analyzes financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.Provides strategic recommendations to optimize financial performance and support growth initiatives.Oversees accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements (i. e. business licensure by jurisdiction, registration of business assets with relevant government entities, etc.)Applied knowledge of GAAP principles and ability to comply with those in day-to-day operations.Familiarity with local, state, and federal tax law and procedure and ability to consult with and seek advice from retained advisors (i. e. CPAs, business law attorneys, etc.)Coordinates external audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities. Works with President / CEO to monitor cash flow projections and manage liquidity to meet short-term and long-term financial obligations.Implements effective cash management strategies to optimize working capital and minimize financial risks.Evaluates financing options and negotiate terms with lenders to support capital needs.Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.Establishes and maintains internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.Develops contingency plans and scenario analyses to address potential threats to financial stability.Collaborates with senior management to develop strategic plans and long-term financial objectives.Provides financial analysis and insights to support business initiatives, investments, and acquisitions.Evaluates capital allocation decisions and assesses the financial impact of strategic opportunities.Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance department.Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and achieve business objectives.Travel may be required.Skills and Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.Proven experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior finance executive in a small to mid-sized company.Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving financial improvements and results and identifying opportunities for synergy.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative partnerships.Communicates effectively and uses judgment, tact and discretion; quickly assimilates oral and written data, to analyze facts and draw logical conclusions; maintains collaborative client / team member relations.Must be able to exercise extensive independent judgment to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have substantial impact on the company.Proficiency in financial analysis tools, accounting systems, and Microsoft Excel.Knowledge of regulatory compliance, financial reporting standards, and best practices in corporate governance.Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.
CR Legal Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.