Director of Finance

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Description: Rueb Stoller Daniel, LLP, a national plaintiffs’ law firm with a strong presence in mass torts, class actions, and other complex litigation is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to lead its financial department. This is a hands-on leadership role in a large, high-volume legal environment. You will oversee the finance team, while playing a critical role in driving financial health and supporting long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities: Financial Oversight: Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Ensure accuracy and compliance with all financial regulations. Transaction Workflow Management: Manage and reconcile complex transaction workflows involving bank systems, internal databases, and the general ledger. Trust account or IOLTA account experience strongly preferred. Fee Structure Administration: Administer and track complex fee structures, ensuring accurate allocation and disbursement of funds. Management & Lender Reporting: Prepare and deliver timely financial reports to leadership and lending institutions. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of financial professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. QuickBooks Mastery: Utilize and manage QuickBooks for all financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reporting. Process Management: Identify and implement best practices to streamline and optimize financial processes, improve efficiency, and enhance financial controls. Collaboration: Work closely with partners and legal teams to provide financial insights and support business decisions. Requirements: Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a finance or accounting role. Demonstrable experience managing complex trust or IOLTA accounts, preferably in a legal or high-volume financial environment. QuickBooks expertise is required. Exceptional Excel skills — advanced proficiency is essential (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling, and automation). Proven leadership skills with experience managing a team. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role with significant responsibility in a growing law firm. You will be instrumental in building a robust financial framework and contributing to the success of our firm and our clients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that values professional growth, teamwork, and work-life balance. We offer: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) with company match Paid vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays Opportunities for professional development A supportive team environment with the chance to contribute meaningfully to cases that matter How to Apply If you’re ready to grow your career while helping people find justice, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience with complex transaction workflows and your leadership philosophy.
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Location:
Phoenix
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance And Insurance

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