Stivers

Drive Financial Strategy — Now Hiring a Director of Finance & Administration in Cleveland, OH!

Job Title: Director of Finance & Administration

Looking for a high-impact leadership role where you can influence strategy and operations? Join a well-established law firm in Cleveland, Ohio as a Director of Finance & Administration and play a key role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

As a Director of Finance & Administration, you’ll oversee core financial functions while providing leadership with clear, actionable insights to support business decisions. You’ll partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure strong financial management and streamlined operations.

As a Director of Finance & Administration, you will be responsible for:

• Leading financial operations, including accounting, billing, payroll, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Preparing and presenting monthly financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to leadership.
• Developing and managing the annual budget while analyzing revenue and expense trends.
• Overseeing billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to ensure accuracy. 
• Managing payroll processes and coordination of benefits.
• Building and maintaining vendor relationships while coordinating with partners on tax compliance matters.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting tools, and operational workflows.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in finance within a legal or professional services environment.
• Experience with billing structures and financial operations.
• Strong technical skills in Excel and experience with financial and billing systems.
• The ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Collaborative and professional team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to improve processes and drive organizational growth
• Retirement plan: 401(k)

This position is on-site in Cleveland, Ohio and offers full-time, standard business hours.

If you’re ready to step into a strategic leadership role as a Director of Finance & Administration in Cleveland, apply today or connect with our recruiting team to learn more. We’re actively hiring!