Now Hiring {Finance Manager - Sioux City}

The Goosmann Law Firm in Sioux City, Iowa is now hiring a Finance Manager. If you have top talent and want to join our team, read the job description below and apply today! 

Qualifications:  

The Ideal Finance Manager not only understands the operational and financial elements tied with managing a successful professional services organization, he/she can serve as a broader business leader who can develop and execute strategy, work collaboratively with others, and understand short-term and long-term outcomes when considering solutions to complicated business scenarios.  Just as important, he/she knows the importance of a career worth having and a life worth living, and can inspire others around them to do so as well.  They value family, then business, are trustworthy, work with integrity, and do the right thing.  This individual knows reputation and respect are fundamental.  They are values-based, always tell the truth, are professional, educated, and intelligent.  They believe who they are in business with matters.  This person is a top performer, focusing on service, productivity and profitability. 

This approachable, personable coach and visionary leads by example and empowers people by sharing information.  As a people-person, he/she is a true team player who is a good teacher and motivator.  This multi-tasker has excellent written and verbal skills and is not only professional, well-dressed and organized, but also responsive and timely.  Being ethical and honest comes naturally to this perceptive financial leader.

The ideal candidate should be positive, confident, and passionate.  Being aggressive and able to influence is just as important as being calm under pressure and a straight shooter.  This person should be highly relational, dynamic, collaborative, motivated as well as have a sense of humor.  This leader understands the important of being respectful, detail oriented, responsible and driven. 

ABOUT THE JOB (RESPONSIBILITIES)

The responsibilities of the Finance Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Collaborate with Chief of Staff and Managing Attorneys to achieve business goals
2. Liaison between Managing attorneys and Finance
3. Travel 10-20% of the time regionally and occasionally nationally
4. Oversee and manage all financial processes, including:

• P&L, Balance Sheet and monthly closings
• Billing and invoicing processes, collections and pre-bills
• Budgeting, projections and forecasting
• Cash management, operating and trust accounts, line of credit, and banking relationships
• Payroll and related activities
• Tax filings and other external reporting

5. Establish a work environment that is appealing to new team members and is difficult for current team members to leave
6. Develop long-term strategic financial plans and development programs to support the Firm’s strategic plan
7. Set goals and objectives and manage growth and financial resources to increase revenue
8. Develop forecasts and projections by working with Chief of Staff and Managing Attorneys
9. Develop and manage systemized financial protocols, programs and processes
10. Organize, maximize, motivate and coach team members to increase productivity
11. Conduct 1:1 meetings with team members

TICKET (SPECIFICATIONS)

Required

• 4 Year Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum six years of finance and accounting experience
• Experience managing others
• Demonstrated success in managing the responsibilities outlined above
• Willingness to travel regionally
• Evidence of career progression, with ability to grow into roles with greater responsibility moving forward
• Proven track record of interpersonal success
• Values-based
• Superior professionalism
• Positivity

Preferred

• MBA
• CPA
• Experience working with professional service organizations, specifically with law firms
• Outside Interests- community involvement

WHY WORK FOR GOOSMANN LAW?

Leadership Says:

• Worth it!  Strong commitment to mission
• Founded in 2009, Goosmann Law is growing an average of 20-30% a year
• The brand and Firm are known and respected
• The Firm is a stable company
• The legal service is excellent
• It is affiliated with family friendly communities (Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Omaha)
• Goosmann Law is a steward of the community
• The culture is well-regarded and fun
• There’s opportunity for growth
• Strengths based
• Goal oriented
• Innovative & creative

The Team Says:

• The employees care for one another
• The people and culture are genuine
• Culture of excellence and fun
• The Firm is family oriented
• The Firm is flexible
• The Firm is a team
• Employees take ownership and pride in their work
• There’s a passion for the brand
• New challenges every day
• Interesting work
• The Firm invests in employees
• Employees are respected

If interested, please send your resume and salary requirements to Jeff Stanley, Chief of Staff, at StanleyJ@GoosmannLaw.com.