Fractional CFO — Turning Financial Data Into Confident Business Decisions (Remote)

Company: How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm (HTM)
Location: 100% Remote (Must reside in AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, or WA)
Department: Executive Leadership
Employment Type: Full-Time | W-2 Employee
Compensation: $110,000 Base Salary + Performance Compensation | $182,000+ On-Target Earnings

Please Read Before Applying

This role requires direct experience managing multiple client relationships simultaneously as a CFO, Fractional CFO, Outsourced CFO, Virtual CFO, Business Advisor, or in a multi-client financial leadership environment. Have you done this?

✅Yes — we'd love to hear from you. Please continue reading.❌No — this position is likely not the right fit.

This is a U.S.-based position. Applicants must currently reside in one of the listed states (AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, or WA) and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We are unable to consider candidates residing outside the U.S.

This is a strategic CFO role, not a Controller or accounting management role. If your background is primarily in managing books, closing the monthly financials, or overseeing an accounting team — rather than advising owners on strategy and driving business decisions — this is likely not the right fit.

About the Role

At How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm (HTM), our CFOs help law firm owners understand their numbers, improve profitability, and make confident business decisions.

You'll operate much like a CFO does for any single client — analyzing financials, guiding strategy, and building trust — but within a structured portfolio model. As the financial partner to a portfolio of approximately 30 growing law firms, you'll help business owners transform financial data into actionable insights that improve cash flow, profitability, and long-term growth.

This is a full-time W-2 executive position — not a 1099 consulting opportunity or independent fractional practice.

HTM provides the clients, systems, and infrastructure so you can focus entirely on what you do best: helping business owners make better financial decisions.

No legal industry experience is required. We'll teach you everything you need to know about serving law firms.

Why This Beats Running Your Own Practice

If you've built (or thought about building) an independent fractional or outsourced CFO practice, you know the tradeoffs: the strategic work is rewarding, but finding clients, managing your own sales pipeline, and handling the business side of the business eats into the work you actually want to do.

At HTM, we remove that burden entirely:

No business development. We bring you a full portfolio of clients — you never have to sell, market, or chase your next engagement.
Predictable income + upside. A guaranteed base salary plus performance compensation, instead of the feast-or-famine cycle of independent consulting.
Full benefits, real structure. Medical/dental/vision (75% employer-paid), 401(k) match, unlimited PTO, and a built-in team — without sacrificing the autonomy and strategic ownership you're used to.
Scale, without the overhead. Work across roughly 30 clients with systems, support staff, and internal collaborators already in place — not spreadsheets and admin work you're doing solo at 9pm.
A fast-growing company behind you. HTM has been an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company every year since 2013, with a culture built on ownership, accountability, and results — not corporate bureaucracy.

If you're excited about strategic financial leadership but tired of also being your own sales team, back office, and biz-dev department — this role is built for exactly that shift.

About HTM

How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm is the nation's leading provider of Fractional C-Suite services for solo and small law firms.

Recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company every year since 2013, HTM partners with entrepreneurial law firm owners who have built successful practices but need experienced financial and operational leadership to scale their businesses.

Our clients don't need another accountant. They need a financial leader who helps them understand the business, make better decisions, and build a more profitable organization.

Who This Role Is For

You'll likely thrive here if you:

Enjoy helping entrepreneurs understand their numbers and make better business decisions
Love turning financial data into clear insights and action plans
Have partnered directly with founders or business owners to improve profitability
Enjoy advising leaders while also driving execution
Thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client environment where every business presents a different challenge
Want the stability and benefits of a full-time W-2 position while still enjoying the variety of advisory work

What You'll Do

This is hands-on financial leadership. You won't simply prepare reports or explain historical numbers — you'll help owners use financial information to make better decisions and improve business performance.

Serve as the financial leader for approximately 30 client businesses
Review financial statements and identify opportunities for improvement
Create financial forecasts, budgets, and cash flow strategies
Build KPI dashboards and financial reporting systems
Help owners understand profitability drivers and business performance
Identify financial risks and recommend solutions
Improve pricing, margins, cash flow, and operational profitability
Partner with owners on strategic growth decisions
Create accountability around financial goals and metrics
Help businesses become less reactive and more financially disciplined
Build trusted, long-term relationships with business owners
Collaborate with internal team members to deliver an exceptional client experience

Qualifications

Must-Have

10+ years of finance leadership experience
Direct experience managing multiple client relationships simultaneously as a CFO, Fractional CFO, Outsourced CFO, Virtual CFO, Business Advisor, or within a multi-client financial leadership environment
Direct experience advising or partnering with founders or business owners
Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning skills
Experience translating financial data into business recommendations
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional leadership experience

Nice-to-Have

Experience supporting small-to-mid-sized businesses generating approximately $1M–$35M+ in annual revenue
Experience working with service-based businesses (e.g., law firms, agencies, consulting firms) and their unique financial models
CFO-level ownership of financial strategy and decision-making
Experience building financial reporting systems, dashboards, and forecasting processes
Experience helping businesses scale beyond founder dependence
High emotional intelligence and executive presence
Ability to coach business owners while holding them accountable to financial goals
Experience serving multiple organizations or operating as a Fractional CFO

This Role Is NOT a Fit If

You're looking for a consulting or contract opportunity
You prefer supporting one company instead of partnering with multiple business owners
You want to continue building your own CFO consulting or fractional practice
Your experience is limited primarily to accounting, bookkeeping, or financial reporting
You have served primarily as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Bookkeeper rather than a CFO or strategic financial advisor
You have only managed finance inside a single company
You focus primarily on historical reporting rather than forward-looking strategy
You prefer maintaining existing processes rather than improving systems
You thrive only in highly structured corporate environments

Compensation & Benefits

$110,000 Base Salary
Performance Compensation with $182,000+ On-Target Earnings
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (75% employer-paid)
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Unlimited PTO
Company-wide paid shutdown during Thanksgiving week
One additional mandatory paid week off annually
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Professional and executive leadership development
100% Remote work environment

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