Director of Finance

BerryDunn has partnered with our client to find a qualified financial professional.  Drummond Woodsum, has built more than just a respected law firm — they’ve cultivated a culture rooted in client service, professional collaboration, and community impact. With over 180 attorneys and staff across offices in Maine, New Hampshire, and Arizona, they are proud to be consistently ranked as one of Maine’s Best Places to Work for eight consecutive years. Here, you’ll join a team that values mentorship, growth, and work-life balance — where your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your career development is supported at every level. You'll do meaningful work that supports a mission-driven, client-centered law firm, and collaborate with legal professionals who are nationally recognized in their fields.

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the firm’s financial operations and strategy. This role is perfect for a forward-thinking financial leader who is energized by the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership, oversee a strong finance team, and support the financial direction of a leading regional law firm.

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Chief Administrative Officer, Managing Director, and Board of Directors to align financial strategy with firm objectives
• Monitor industry trends and implement best practices in legal finance
• Optimize accounting infrastructure and software, including time and billing systems

Team & Department Oversight

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance Manager and finance staff
• Assess team needs and structure to ensure optimal financial support across the firm
• Foster collaborative relationships across offices and departments

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee general ledger, financial reporting, and reconciliations
• Prepare Board and shareholder reports; liaise with auditors and banking partners
• Ensure compliance and integrity in trust accounting and internal controls
• Manage asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and property reporting

Insurance & Risk Oversight

• Serve as the primary contact for insurance brokers and underwriters
• Manage liability and business insurance policies, renewals, and applications
• Track insurance-related costs and participate on the Insurance Committee

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead development of the annual budget; monitor actuals vs. projections
• Manage cash flow forecasting, reserve planning, and investment of excess cash
• Deliver financial planning insights to leadership

Process & Policy Development

• Evaluate and implement finance-related policies and procedures
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and automation

• BS in Accounting or Finance with 7+ years of successful financial leadership experience in finance/accounting in a professional services environment
• Strong systems thinking, analytical skills, and familiarity with accounting software
• Commitment to people development and a collaborative leadership style
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and strategic mindset

The base salary range targeted for this role is $140,000-170,000. This salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

Drummond Woodsum offers a generous benefits package including your choice of medical/dental plans with wellness reimbursements, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401k/Profit Sharing plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal and sick time, on-site subsidized parking, longevity bonuses and more. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practice and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply for open positions.

Drummond Woodsum is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran’s status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Drummond Woodsum makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D