The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Willis Law is responsible for steering the firm’s financial operations and supporting business direction through reliable reporting, sound cash management, and effective internal controls. This onsite role is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Role Overview
The CFO oversees all aspects of the firm’s financial functions, including supervision of the accounting department, financial reporting across the law firm and associated entities, cash flow analysis and projections, and the integrity of financial practices. The position also supports tactical planning by providing financial data and recommendations related to attorney compensation, budgeting, practice group efforts, and other projects tied to financial and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises the firm’s accounting department, providing leadership, training, support, and feedback to department personnel.
- Manages financial reporting for the law firm and all associated entities.
- Serves as a key strategic advisor to support firm business direction and tactical efforts.
- Provides data and guidance regarding attorney compensation, budgeting, practice group efforts, and related projects.
- Maintains and improves the integrity of the firm’s financial practices and oversees relationships with financial institutions and CPAs.
- Performs cash flow analysis and projections.
- Evaluates and implements internal financial control effectiveness.
- Oversees and participates in cash management, budgeting, billing, collections, vendor payments, payroll, and retirement plan issues.
- Tracks, analyzes, reports on, and collects accounts receivable.
- Prepares monthly partnership financial reports, including productivity and financial statements.
- Monitors trends and performs legal industry benchmarking.
Required Qualifications
- Strong technical accounting knowledge.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and QuickBooks.
- Exemplary organization skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Client service orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technology
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
Compensation
Salary range: USD 80,000 to 110,000 per year.
Location and Work Arrangement
Work location: In person (onsite), Kalamazoo, MI.
Reporting and Oversight
- Reports to: Michael J. Willis, J.D., C.P.A.
- Supervised by: Managing Partner/Board of Directors
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About Willis Law
Willis Law is a rapidly growing law firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Started in 2004 by brothers Michael and Shaun Willis, the firm has over thirty staff members and focuses on business and estate law. Willis Law states a mission to build a legacy of Faith, Family, Freedom, and Firm by changing the way law is practiced. All members are expected to adhere to the firm’s Core Values: Results, I am 3rd, Shoulder, and Excellence.
