Job description
Now Hiring: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Service-Based Business Expertise (Remote)
We’re How to Manage a Small Law Firm, one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing private companies since 2013.
We help 500+ small law firms nationwide grow stronger through outsourced CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, and bookkeeping services.
We’re looking for a financial leader who wants the best of both worlds:
A steady stream of clients handed to you + the entrepreneurial freedom to build and scale something meaningful — without the stress of hunting for your own business.
If you’re brilliant at growing service-based companies but frustrated by the limits of your current role, this may be the perfect fit.
⭐ Is This You?
You might love this role if you…
Don’t want to find your own clients anymore but still want the upside of advising multiple businesses.
Live in a region where building a consulting practice has been tough and want a company that brings the clients to you.
Are tired of industries that drain you — cannabis, crypto, financial services, etc. — and want to work with business owners who actually appreciate your expertise.
Want unlimited earning potential with the structure, systems, and support of a larger organization.
Have a growth mindset and know you can make much more when surrounded by the right team, clients, and infrastructure.
Want to be entrepreneurial — without being alone, overwhelmed, or responsible for sales, marketing, and lead gen.
Why We’re Not Obsessed With Law Firm Experience
We work with law firms — but law firm experience is NOT a required prerequisite.
What matters more is your experience growing service-based businesses, your understanding of small-business finance, and your ability to translate numbers into action.
Law firm experience is a plus, not a gatekeeper.
What You’ll Do
Serve as Fractional CFO for 20–30 small law firm clients:
Meet with clients twice per month (≈60 hrs/month client-facing)
Analyze financials, identify risks/opportunities, and create actionable plans
Hold clients accountable and drive execution
Partner with bookkeepers for accuracy
Improve systems, processes, and financial visibility
What We’re Looking For
10+ years as CFO, Controller, or senior financial leader
Strong background in service-based businesses
Experience starting, scaling, or advising small companies
Strong budgeting, FP&A, forecasting, and variance analysis
Ability to clean up financials and build strong systems
Leadership experience (managed 5+ people)
High EQ, direct communicator, coach-minded
Again: Law firm experience is a plus — not a must-have.
🚫 This Role Is NOT for You If:
You bounce between jobs or want short-term/part-time work
You want a slow-paced corporate environment
You prefer being an employee, not an owner-minded leader
You dislike accountability or managing multiple clients
You can’t translate numbers into clear business decisions
You’ve never supported or led a small-to-mid-size service firm
💰 Compensation
Base Salary: $110,000
Performance Pay: Up to $182,000 annually depending on client roster
Your earning potential scales with your impact — not your hours.
🌍 Important Notes
Remote, full-time
Must reside in: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA
Equal Opportunity Employer
👉 Ready to Apply?
⚠️ PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING ⚠️
If you’re a strategic financial leader who wants a role with structure, unlimited upside, no client-hunting, and the chance to help small business owners transform their companies — we’d love to hear from you.
