Director of Finance

About Us:

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP provides sophisticated intellectual property advice and legal services to many of the world’s largest, most innovative businesses, research institutions, universities, and entrepreneurs. For more than six decades, we have been exclusively dedicated to excellence in the practice of IP law. Our size and singular focus enhance efficiency, foster responsive and creative decision-making, and help clients achieve mission-critical results. We cultivate trust, communicate clearly, and deliver effective solutions.

Your Role:

The Director of Finance will play a key strategic leadership role in the significant investment the firm is making in new financial systems and operational enhancements.  The establishment of this new, pivotal role is a proactive step to support long-term continuity, reduce risk, and increase the firm’s capacity to deliver strategic, data-informed insights. The Director of Finance will add depth and flexibility to our already-strong finance team.

Your Impact:

Lead Strategic Projects: The Director of Finance will bring financial and operational acumen to support the firm’s financial and accounting systems implementation (Aderant), ensuring data integrity, system alignment, and project continuity.

Enhance Financial Analysis and Reporting: This role will elevate the firm’s ability to deliver timely, actionable insights—supporting pricing strategy, associate metrics, and dashboard development.

Expand Bandwidth for Strategic Work and play a key role in Succession Planning: By redistributing tactical responsibilities, the Director of Finance will free up senior leaders to focus on planning, analysis, and change management. The Director will help balance workloads and take ownership of key processes such as budgeting and performance reporting.

 YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Finance and Accounting:

• Financial reporting and statement preparation
• Credit card management and trust bank reconciliation
• Partner and associate performance metrics
• Contribution margin and profitability analysis
• Budget process and variance review
• Aderant testing and assist with implementation
• Payroll backup
• 401k management
• Partner draw payment backup

In Collaboration with the CMO:

• Pricing strategy analysis (flat fees, foreign reciprocity)
• Strategic support for client and practice group profitability

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems implementation; familiarity with Aderant is a plus
• Familiarity with partnership tax preferred; multi-state is a plus

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools

Leadership Attributes:

• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Ability to influence and drive change across departments
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality

 YOUR REWARDS:

• Competitive salary, overall compensation and 401(k)
• Hybrid Remote Work Policy (2-3 Days In Office, 2-3 Days Remote)
• In-house and external learning and development opportunities
• Career Coaching Services
• Generous health insurance, mental health and well-being benefits
• Salary $185,000 to $245,000

EEO Statement

Our Firm is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and/or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email HumanResources@marshallip.com.