Sobre

• Location: Remote
• Reports to: Head of Firm Management
• Team: Global distributed operations team

Our Firm

• Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.
• We are the ultimate law firm for private clients, private capital, senior executives, leaders, HNWIs, and family offices, as well as related businesses, in both corporate and litigation matters. We take a commercial and holistic approach to the legal and business needs of our clients.
• Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com
• About the Role
• We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Head of Finance to lead the evolution of our finance function during an exciting phase of rapid growth.
• This is not a maintenance role, it’s a unique opportunity to build and elevate. You’ll have the autonomy and executive support to design scalable systems, embrace emerging technologies, and position finance as a true strategic partner driving insight and decision-making.
• You’ll work closely with leadership to advance multi-entity reporting, strengthen system connectivity, and create a finance infrastructure that supports continued expansion and innovation.
• Key Responsibilities
• Operational Excellence & Financial Control
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple entities (operating, service, and holding companies).
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements across entities and regions.
• Manage tax filings, compliance, and audit readiness in coordination with external partners.
• Oversee and continuously improve client invoicing and collections processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistent cash flow management across entities.
• Systems & Process Transformation
• Assess current tools and workflows; implement scalable systems and automation aligned with future technology trends.
• Optimize payroll, billing, expense management, and vendor payment processes for efficiency and growth.
• Collaborate with operations and IT to enhance connectivity and optimize financial data flows within practice management platforms.
• Strategic Partnership
• Deliver forward-looking financial analysis and insights to guide strategic planning.
• Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and performance dashboards.
• Manage banking relationships and capital planning activities.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead and mentor a distributed finance team, fostering accountability and precision.
• Establish scalable processes and documentation to support continued firm growth.
• Qualifications & Experience
• 8+ years of progressive finance, accounting, or controllership experience; ideally in a multi-entity or professional services environment.
• Extensive experience in the United States.
• Expertise in cash and accrual accounting, GAAP reporting, and multi-entity consolidation.
• Proven success implementing new finance or ERP tools and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Strong background in audits, compliance, and external financial communications.
• Strategic mindset with readiness to stay hands-on during growth phases.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• You’ll Thrive Here If You…
• Excel at turning complexity into clarity and structure.
• Enjoy being both operationally sharp and strategically impactful.
• Are comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Want to influence how finance shapes the next chapter of a growing, elite firm.