Finance Director

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Director is responsible for complete oversight of the finance department, providing strategic financial input to firm leadership, and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of our Firm.

Essential Functions

1. Manage a team of at least five Associates

2. Provide the leadership group with monthly financial reporting and relevant company KPI’s

3. Establish processes and procedures to enhance the department’s overall effectiveness

4. Execute the financial strategy of the company

5. Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained

6. Ensure the company remains compliant with all tax filing requirements

7. Ensure the company remains compliant with bank covenants and reporting requirements

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide timely and accurate preparation and review of financial statements

2. Ensure that all tax filings are timely and accurate

3. Oversee the billing, payables and accounting functions

4. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team

5. Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team

6. Communicate effectively the financial goals and variances to management team

7. Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile

8. Construct and monitor reliable control systems

9. Maintain appropriate business and professional insurance coverages

10. Monitor budgeting, cash balances, and cash forecasts

11. Oversee the key reconciliations on incentive-based compensation programs

12. Work closely with affiliate investment advisor on managed client assets

13. Maintain banking relationships and ensure compliance with all covenants

14. Provide guidance to Affiliate companies on finances, risk management and processes

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent business

· CPA license in good standing required

· Registered Investment Advisor a plus but not necessary

· 10+ years of progressively responsible experience within accounting or finance required

· Experience with Microsoft Business Central accounting system preferred

· Experience establishing processes/procedures and managing teams is a must

· Experience in partnering with an executive team required

· High level of written and oral communication skills expected

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management’s approval.

Job Compensation & Benefits

Through our competitive compensation and benefits program, we seek to attract, retain and motivate a high-performing and increasingly diverse Associate population. Our compensation and benefit structure is comprised of many factors, including but not limited the size of our Firm, our financial position, the industry, business objectives, market salary information, benchmark pay levels and practices against the respective peer group (to ensure equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law), and unique circumstances of the Firm that are subject to change.

Compensation

Minimum: $175,000 - Maximum: $190,000

Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Employer Paid Medical, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Life and AD&D Insurance

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Unlimited PTO

• Firm-Paid Holidays, Including an Extended Winter Break

• Safe Harbor 401k Plan

• Generous Employer HSA Contributions

• Employer Paid Professional Dues, Licenses/Renewals

• Continuing Education Resources

• Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave

CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as:

• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024)

• Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)

• Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)

• Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)

• USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025)

• Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023)

• Forbes America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms (2022, 2023)

• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)

• Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace (2022, 2023)

• Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020)

• Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)

• INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)

• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

• Dallas Business Journal - Top Accounting Firms (2018)

• Dallas Business Journal - Largest North Texas Accounting Firms (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

• Dallas Business Journal - Top Ranked North Texas Wealth Management Firms (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)