Chief Financial Officer

About Silverman Thompson

Silverman Thompson, perennially ranked among Maryland’s top firms for both legal excellence and workplace culture, is creating a new chief financial officer role—a rare opportunity to help architect the financial infrastructure of an expanding law firm with momentum, ambition, and a proven record of success.

Qualified candidates should send their CVs and a statement of interest to the managing partner at jobinquiry@silvermanthompson.com, briefly describing their financial leadership experience and how their experience and skillset can benefit a growing firm under this new role.

Applicants must apply through the email address above to be considered.

Position Overview

The CFO will serve as a key strategic partner to firm leadership. This is a hands-on role for a finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building systems, improving performance, and bringing clarity to complex organizations.

Within the first year, the chief financial officer will have:

·         Assumed full ownership and control of all financial systems, ensuring timely financial reporting, performance measurement and analysis.

·         Implemented disciplined billing, collections, and time-entry processes that improve cash flow and reduce write-offs.

·         Developed planning and budgeting processes that roll up from practice group and attorney.

·         Strengthened trust account oversight and reconciliation processes, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance.

·         Optimized use of the firm’s integrated case management and accounting system

·         Assumed leadership for outside vendors, financial institutions and insurance

·         Evaluated and aligned finance personnel and resources to support current operations and future growth.

·         Provided actionable insights to guide compensation decisions, marketing investments, and operational priorities

·         Become a trusted strategic partner to firm leadership, contributing to long-term planning and firm governance

 Qualifications

·         10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience

·         Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred

·         Professional services experience strongly preferred (law firm experience a plus, but not required)

·         Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities

·         Proven strategic thinking and team leadership

·         Clear communicator

·         High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion

·         Collaborative leadership style aligned with Silverman Thompson’s strong firm culture

Benefits

·         Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)

·         100% paid health benefits with options for dental and vision supplements

·         401k & profit sharing

·         Newly renovated downtown Baltimore offices, including an in-house fitness center

·         Free parking at the Inner Harbor

·         Professional development opportunities

·         Monthly team-building activities, from Orioles games to waterfront happy hours and intramural sports

Salary: $200,000 - $275,000/year