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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)The Ward Law Group, PL • Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Ward Law Group, PL • Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
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As we enter our next phase of national expansion we are seeking a strategic metrics-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy, optimize performance, and help build a world-class organization. This executive will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to bring financial discipline, clarity, and foresight to drive our growth to over $100M in annual revenue.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role for a CFO who combines precision with vision, someone who can translate strategy into measurable outcomes, create financial systems that scale, and build teams that perform at a high level.

You will serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and executive team, leading all aspects of financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and performance management. The right candidate is equally comfortable designing dashboards and models as they are guiding long-term strategy and mentoring future leaders.

This role offers an opportunity for significant professional and personal growth to play a central role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic, values-based firm that’s scaling rapidly while staying true to its mission and culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. KPI-Driven Financial Leadership

  • Develop and execute a data-driven financial strategy that measures and drives profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
  • Build and own firmwide key performance indicators (KPIs) for revenue, expenses, case value, and return on investment.
  • Create clear financial dashboards and reporting systems that give leadership full visibility into performance across departments.
  • Use analytics to guide decision-making and ensure every business unit is accountable to measurable results.

2. Financial Strategy & Team Building

  • Design and implement a long-term financial roadmap aligned with The Ward Law Group’s growth trajectory and mission.
  • Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a multi-entity, high-growth enterprise.
  • Build a culture of financial discipline, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across departments.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on scale, capital structure, and sustainable growth priorities.

    • 3. Financial Operations & Risk Management

  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial control processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
  • Strengthen systems for cash management, billing, accounting, and reporting to support rapid expansion.
  • Implement internal controls and audit practices to mitigate risk and safeguard firm assets.
  • Ensure the firm’s financial infrastructure and processes are scalable, automated, and audit-ready.

    • 4. Mergers, Acquisitions & Investment

  • Identify, evaluate, and structure acquisition and investment opportunities aligned with WLG’s growth strategy.
  • Oversee financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition performance to ensure successful expansion.
  • Build models to assess new market entries, partnerships, and capital projects, providing clear ROI and risk analysis.

    • 5. Property & Asset Management

  • Oversee the firm’s real estate and asset portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment with growth and operational needs.
  • Negotiate acquisitions, leases, and financing structures to optimize return on investment and cash flow.
  • Manage facilities financials, ensuring cost efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value creation.

    • Qualifications

  • 15 years of progressive financial leadership with at least 5 years in a senior executive role overseeing a finance team of 10+ within an organization of 250 employees.
  • Proven track record in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) with strong KPI design and performance reporting.
  • Demonstrated success building and leading scalable financial teams and systems in high-growth environments.
  • Strong command of data analytics and business intelligence tools to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Experience with M&A and real‑estate portfolio management is a plus.
  • CPA and / or MBA strongly preferred.

    • Who You Are

  • A metrics-driven strategist who believes that what gets measured gets improved.
  • A visionary builder who creates systems and teams that outlast you.
  • A collaborative leader who inspires confidence and clarity across every level of the organization.
  • A servant-minded executive who leads with integrity, accountability, and a sense of purpose.
  • A coach-minded operator who grows leaders, not followers, and builds cultures of ownership.

    • Additional Information

    Why Join Us

  • Partner directly with the CEO and founders to shape The Ward Law Group’s financial future.
  • Lead transformation through data analytics and operational excellence.
  • Build the finance organization of tomorrow in one of the nation’s fastest‑growing law firms.
  • Work within a values‑driven culture built on service, accountability, and faith.
  • Competitive executive compensation, performance-based bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits.

    • The Legacy Opportunity

    This role is more than a career move—it’s a calling for a leader who wants to build something lasting. As CFO of The Ward Law Group you’ll help shape the systems, people, and financial foundation that will power a firm scaling beyond $100M. You’ll have the autonomy to lead the partnership, grow the platform, and make a lasting impact on both the business and the lives it touches. If you’re driven by excellence, grounded in values, and ready to lead at a higher level, we invite you to build your legacy here.

    Compensation

    Competitive base salary, performance incentives.

    Benefits

    Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, professional development, and relocation assistance (if applicable).

    Remote Work

    No.

    Employment Type

    Contract.

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