Director of Finance

Director of Finance

From its humble beginnings in 2006 with only 5 attorneys in 2 Florida offices, a dream, and a whole lot of determination to one of the largest minority-owned law firms with over 100 attorneys and 12 offices throughout the world, Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel has been entrusted with high-stakes, complex litigation by the largest, most successful corporations in the U.S. Our people are the reason for our unprecedented growth and success. We have an exciting growth opportunity for an experienced Director of Finance. If you have the drive to be the best at what you do at a firm where you can be proud of where you work, with colleagues who share your values, we want to hear from you.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as finance partner to CFO
• Oversees and assists with the day-to-day operations, including accurate and timely posting of firm receipts, processing of firm operating expenses, client refunds, importing of payroll data, creating GL accounts for new employees, management of detailed GL accounts and 1099 filings.
• Works with the Billing, Accounts Payable and Receivable Department Managers to ensure timely billing, client cost processing and receivable goals.
• Responsibility for staffing of Accounting Department with input from the Department Managers
• Budget preparation for review with CFO
• Financial reporting and analysis, both monthly and ad-hoc
• Bank account management, account transfers, positive pay imports, download of daily wires and bank reconciliations.
• Must be organized, detailed oriented, able to problem solve, have strong leadership skills and be a team player.
• This is a fully on-site position in the firm's main office in downtown Miami

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's/B.A. Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years financial management experience with firms over 100 employees
• Law firm accounting experience with working knowledge of accounting principles - debit/credits, detailed general ledger management and GAAP and ability to work with software programmers to develop profitability reports and analyze report data.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Legal time and billing software experience, PerfectLaw highly preferred – large firm systems
• Expert Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead, influence, and encourage others to excellence
• Sound financial/business decision making skills

Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel: Collaborate with a Dynamic and Visionary Legal Team

At Hamilton Miller & Birthisel, we cultivate unique, talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives and new ideas. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture where professional growth is not only supported but celebrated. Our firm is built on the belief that success thrives in environments where innovation, diversity, and collaboration intersect. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where your voice will be heard, your contributions valued, and your potential realized. If you’re ready to elevate your career in an environment that champions individuality, creativity, and professional excellence, we want to connect with you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

We encourage direct applicants to apply. Please note that we are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.