As we enter our next phase of national expansion we are seeking a strategic metrics-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy optimize performance and help build a world-class organization. This executive will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to bring financial discipline clarity and foresight to drive our growth to over $100M in annual revenue.
The Opportunity
This is a key leadership role for a CFO who combines precision with vision someone who can translate strategy into measurable outcomes create financial systems that scale and build teams that perform at a high level.
You will serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and executive team leading all aspects of financial planning analysis forecasting and performance management. The right candidate is equally comfortable designing dashboards and models as they are guiding long-term strategy and mentoring future leaders.
This role offers an opportunity for significant professional and personal growth to play a central role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic values-based firm thats scaling rapidly while staying true to its mission and culture.
Key Responsibilities
1. KPI-Driven Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute a data-driven financial strategy that measures and drives profitability cash flow and operational efficiency.
- Build and own firmwide key performance indicators (KPIs) for revenue expenses case value and return on investment.
- Create clear financial dashboards and reporting systems that give leadership full visibility into performance across departments.
- Use analytics to guide decision-making and ensure every business unit is accountable to measurable results.
2. Financial Strategy & Team Building
Design and implement a long-term financial roadmap aligned with The Ward Law Groups growth trajectory and mission.Recruit mentor and lead a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a multi-entity high-growth enterprise.Build a culture of financial discipline operational excellence and continuous improvement across departments.Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on scale capital structure and sustainable growth priorities.3. Financial Operations & Risk Management
Oversee budgeting forecasting and financial control processes to ensure accuracy transparency and compliance.Strengthen systems for cash management billing accounting and reporting to support rapid expansion.Implement internal controls and audit practices to mitigate risk and safeguard firm assets.Ensure the firms financial infrastructure and processes are scalable automated and audit-ready.4. Mergers Acquisitions & Investment
Identify evaluate and structure acquisition and investment opportunities aligned with WLGs growth strategy.Oversee financial due diligence integration planning and post-acquisition performance to ensure successful expansion.Build models to assess new market entries partnerships and capital projects providing clear ROI and risk analysis.5. Property & Asset Management
Oversee the firms real estate and asset portfolio ensuring strategic alignment with growth and operational needs.Negotiate acquisitions leases and financing structures to optimize return on investment and cash flow.Manage facilities financials ensuring cost efficiency sustainability and long-term value creation.Qualifications :
15 years of progressive financial leadership with at least 5 years in a senior executive role overseeing a finance team of 10 in an organization of 250 employees.Proven track record in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) with strong KPI design and performance reporting.Demonstrated success building and leading scalable financial teams and systems in high-growth environments.Strong command of data analytics and business intelligence tools to inform strategic decision-making.Experience with M&A and real estate portfolio management a plus.CPA and / or MBA strongly preferred.Who You Are
A metrics-driven strategist you believe that what gets measured gets improved.A visionary builder you create systems and teams that outlast you.A collaborative leader you inspire confidence and clarity across every level of the organization.A servant-minded executive you lead with integrity accountability and a sense of purpose.A coach-minded operator you grow leaders not followers and build cultures of ownership.Additional Information :
Why Join Us
Partner directly with the CEO and founders to shape The Ward Law Groups financial future.Lead transformation through data analytics and operational excellence.Build the finance organization of tomorrow in one of the nations fastest-growing law firms.Work within a values-driven culture built on service accountability and faith.Competitive executive compensation performance-based bonus structure and comprehensive benefits.The Legacy Opportunity
This role is more than a career moveits a calling for a leader who wants to build something lasting . As CFO of The Ward Law Group youll help shape the systems people and financial foundation that will power a firm scaling beyond $100M. Youll have the autonomy to lead the partnership to grow and the platform to make a lasting impact on both the business and the lives it touches. If youre driven by excellence grounded in values and ready to lead at a higher level we invite you to build your legacy here.
Compensation : Competitive base salary performance incentives
Benefits : Full medical dental vision 401(k) PTO professional development and relocation assistance (if applicable)
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Contract
Key Skills
General Management,Access Control,Interior,Administration Support,Client Services,Computing
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1