Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The CFO for AVA Law Group, PLLC will perform the billing, bookkeeping, and accounting functions for the firm, and other contracted organizations working closely with the office administrator. The CFO will also direct and oversee the financial activities, complete financial reports, and summaries, along with creating forecasting and predicting future growth of AVA Law Group along with other contracted organizations assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversees Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions.

Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Please Note: This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis to meet organizational needs.

• Perform all bookkeeping functions.
• Performs all client billing functions and other accounts receivable functions
• Pay vendor bills and manage accounts payable.
• Perform all data entry of cash receipts and client costs in billing and accounting systems.
• Perform all data entry of cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA trust account in the accounting systems.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements, and or credit card statements as requested by office administrator.
• Work up and make bank deposits for the operating and IOLTA accounts.
• Handle Insurance when necessary
• Filing and record keeping as needed.
• Prepares and presents financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization,downsizing, or elimination.
• Works closely with the CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
• Coordination with the firm's office administrator.
• Management and oversight of the billing and accounting systems.

· Excellent management and supervisory skills.

· Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

· Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred.

· Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

· Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.