Director of Finance & Accounting

The role

The Director of Finance & Accounting will own day-to-day accounting operations and centralize the financial function. This role involves managing multi-state trust accounts, settlement processes, and financial reporting for a growing law firm.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, billing, financial recordkeeping, banking, and close processes
• Manage multi-state trust accounts ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Oversee the disbursement and reconciliation of settlements
• Collaborate with external accountants for tax filings and IRS compliance
• Supervise payroll functions across multiple states
• Oversee financial compliance and internal controls
• Coordinate with outside brokers on firm insurance programs
• Support benefits administration and invoice reconciliation

Required qualifications

• 10+ years in finance/accounting
• At least 5 years in a law firm setting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• Familiarity with trust accounting, contingency fees, and multi-state operations
• Demonstrated comfort with modern accounting systems, technology transitions, and leveraging AI
• Proven ability to manage finance teams and communicate with executive leadership

Nice to have

• CPA

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow toward a CFO role
• Direct involvement with firm leadership to influence strategic decisions
• Opportunity to lead the implementation of advanced accounting and AI tools

About the company

Greenberg Gross LLP is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm handling contingency-fee matters. The firm operates across multiple states and is known for high-stakes litigation.