Location: Burbank, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 annually
Block LLP is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Manager to support the firm's continued growth through financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis. This role will help leadership better understand the firm's financial performance and make informed business decisions.
The Finance Manager will serve as a key business partner to firm leadership, providing visibility into revenue, expenses, cash flow, profitability, and operational trends. This is a strategic finance role focused on financial insight, accountability, and long-term planning rather than solely bookkeeping or accounting functions.
About Block LLPBlock LLP is a rapidly growing plaintiff personal injury law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results and exemplary service to our clients. We are passionate about helping injured individuals and families navigate some of life's most challenging moments with compassion, advocacy, and expertise.
Our culture is built around five core values: Vibrant Culture, Teamwork, Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Dependability, and Exemplary Service. These values guide how we support our clients, collaborate with one another, and approach our work every day.
What You'll DoFinancial Reporting & Analysis- Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into firm performance.
- Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, collections, and operating trends.
- Present financial findings, insights, and recommendations to leadership.
- Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead the annual budgeting process.
- Develop monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
- Track actual performance against budget and analyze variances.
- Provide recommendations to support strategic growth planning and resource allocation.
- Monitor cash flow and operating liquidity.
- Develop short-term and long-term cash forecasting models.
- Evaluate the financial impact of staffing, expansion, technology investments, and operational initiatives.
- Support leadership in financial planning and decision-making.
- Track and report on case acquisition costs, settlement revenue, referral revenue, department profitability, attorney productivity, staffing efficiency, marketing ROI, intake conversion metrics, accounts receivable, and collections.
- Develop meaningful scorecards and executive dashboards.
- Identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve firm performance.
- Work closely with internal accounting personnel and external CPA partners.
- Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
- Monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Support annual tax preparation and audits.
- Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning discussions.
- Develop business cases and ROI analyses for major expenditures.
- Support implementation of new systems, reporting tools, and financial processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in finance, accounting, business analysis, or financial management.
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Experience preparing financial reports and executive presentations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or other service-based business.
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting in a growth-oriented organization.
- Knowledge of financial dashboards and business intelligence tools.
- Familiarity with AI tools, systems creation, or process automation.
Benefits
- Direct access to firm leadership and decision-making.
- Opportunity to influence strategy and growth.
- High-visibility role with meaningful impact across the organization.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
- Opportunity to build and improve financial systems in a growing law firm.
- Competitive compensation package.
- 9 paid firm holidays annually, plus additional paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement program.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Meaningful work that supports a firm dedicated to helping injured individuals and families.
If you're looking for an opportunity to use your financial expertise to support strategy, growth, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- 3-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, business analysis, or financial management
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Experience preparing financial reports and executive presentations
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or other service-based business
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting in a growth-oriented organization
- Knowledge of financial dashboards and business intelligence tools
- AI Familiarity and Systems Creation
What We Do
Block LLP is a personal injury law firm dedicated to achieving justice for clients. They offer a client-centered approach with experienced trial attorneys advocating for individuals in Southern California.
