Hiring Remote CFO for Entrepreneur-Led Small Businesses (Law Firms ) Job at How to Manage a Small Law Firm, Remote

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  • How to Manage a Small Law Firm
  • Remote

Job Description

Are You the Kind of CFO Who Can See the Story Behind the Numbers?

You're not just a spreadsheet slinger. You're someone who gets fired up when a P&L starts to tell a story—especially when that story can change a small business owner's life. You know how to take financial statements, connect them to a client's motivations, and help them make smart, courageous decisions grounded in data—not fear.

You love educating and breaking down financials into clear, actionable insight. You challenge assumptions, help clients face facts, and use real-life experience (and maybe a little humor) to steer entrepreneurs toward better futures.

You understand that knowing the numbers isn't enough action is what drives results. You're calm when clients get stuck, persistent in helping them take the next step, and you know: No Action = No Results = No Value.

If you love helping small businesses grow—especially when their owner is overwhelmed, undercapitalized, or unsure—you might be exactly who we're looking for.

Who We Are

We're How To Manage A Small Law Firm , one of Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing privately held companies every year since 2013. We started at a dining room table and now support over 500 small law firms across the country with outsourced CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, and bookkeeping services. (Don't worry—we'll teach you what you need to know about law firms. Think of this as working with small businesses that just happen to practice law.)

We're a team of real humans who value honesty, humility, humor, and 100% personal responsibility. We work hard, play hard, take care of our people, and only hire A-Players who believe in high standards, continuous growth, and measurable impact.

If you're the type who enjoys reading a budget variance for fun or gets a little giddy building a cash flow forecast—you're going to love, it here.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Fractional CFO , you'll act as the financial strategist and partner for up to 30 small law firm clients (who you can accept or decline working with). You'll work in collaboration with a team (typically a Lead CEO, COO, CFO—you! —and sometimes a CMO).

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Meet virtually with each client twice per month (~60 hours/month of direct client time)
  • Analyze financial statements and spot trends, issues, and opportunities
  • Translate complex financial concepts into clear action steps
  • Hold clients accountable for the financial actions needed to reach their goals
  • Collaborate with bookkeepers to correct errors and ensure data integrity
  • Participate in regular pod meetings and company-wide training
  • Help assess and guide improvements in financial systems, controls, and processes
  • Travel occasionally to attend live events (optional, unless training is needed)

Total workload averages 40–45 hours/week (1,700–1,900 hours/year), fully remote, with high flexibility and meaningful impact.

Please Do Not Apply Unless This Sounds Like You

We're looking for a very specific type of partner—someone who thrives in the fast-paced, often messy, but deeply rewarding world of small business. If the following statements don't describe you, this role is not the right fit :

  • You speak financial fluently but communicate in plain English—especially to overwhelmed small business owners who need clarity, not jargon.

  • You've guided Small to MIDSIZED Businesses through tough financial choices, and you don't flinch when the books are disorganized—you thrive on bringing structure to chaos.

  • You've built, owned, or grown a company , or you've been at a founder's side from early stages to scale.

  • You've been a key advisor in driving Service-Based Businesses toward profitability and long-term success.
  • You bring an entrepreneurial mindset —you understand what it takes to run a SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS because you've lived it.

  • You've advised executive teams face-to-face , earned trust, and influenced decisions that shaped a company's future.

  • You've helped SMALL to MIDSIZED businesses avoid financial disaster , not just watched from the sidelines.

  • You go beyond the numbers —mentoring teams, building strategy, and aligning people around the mission.

  • You see growth as something you invest in , not just a game of cutting costs.

  • You lead with accountability and integrity , and you expect the same from others.

  • You stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and even keep your sense of humor when things get hard.

If this doesn't sound like you, no hard feelings—but this opportunity probably isn't the right fit.

We're doing the work for real businesses, and we need folks who've been there, done that, and are ready to dive in again.

Your Experience Should Include

  • A business degree (accounting/finance emphasis strongly preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience in financial leadership roles (CFO, Controller, etc.)
  • Deep FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
  • Experience creating financial models and dashboards that drive action
  • Comfort navigating imperfect data and cleaning up accounting records
  • High emotional intelligence and a coaching mindset

This Job Is NOT For You If:

  • You want to delegate all the 'dirty work' and just talk strategy
  • IF YOU HAVE NOT WORKED, ADVISED OR GROWN A SMALL TO MID-SIZED BUSINESS
  • YOU HAVE ONLY WORKED WITH LARGE SCALL COMPANIES
  • You're uncomfortable confronting clients with the truth (gently, but firmly)
  • You've never worked in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • You thrive only in a highly structured corporate world
  • You're a QuickBooks operator looking for a cushy desk job
  • You want part-time work, this is a full-time role

Important Notes

This is a remote, full-time role.
We can only hire team members who reside in the following states due to tax laws*:
(We'll provide the full list in the application.)

We believe in equal opportunity . We love working with parents, career changers, and lifelong learners. We value emotional intelligence, diversity, humility, and humor.

Ready to Apply?

This is a life-changing opportunity—for you and the clients you'll serve. If you're a strategic financial leader who loves rolling up your sleeves, inspiring action, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help small business owners build the financial clarity and confidence they need to grow thriving firms and fulfilling lives.

Please note that at this time we are only able to hire new employees in the following states, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Part time,

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