Garnett Powell Maximon Barlow & Farbes is seeking a full-time Finance Manager to join our growing law firm. At GPMBF, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas. We approach our work collaboratively and creatively, striving to solve our clients’ most complex legal challenges—both in and out of the courtroom.
Position Overview:
The Finance Manager will work closely with firm leadership to oversee all financial operations, including bookkeeping and legal billing. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with significant experience in QuickBooks and familiarity with legal billing practices and software.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage and oversee all financial operations, including advanced client costs, settlement statements, and trust account management.
- Prepare regular financial reports and spreadsheets for firm partners.
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, including COLTAF/trust account requirements.
- Serve as firm’s bookkeeper, handling daily accounting tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks.
- Manage the firm’s general ledger, journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and COLTAF and Operating account balances.
- Process all vendor invoices, transactions and expenses accurately and efficiently
- Manage all accounts payable and coordinate with vendors as needed.
- Manage employee expense reimbursements.
- Work with partners to review, finalize and submit monthly client invoices using firm billing software (Clio) and other client-specific billing platforms (Legal Tracker, Wolters Kluwer, CounselLink).
- Assist with collection efforts, including regular communication with clients regarding overdue and unpaid invoices.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and internal controls to safeguard firm assets.
- Work closely with firm management to identify areas for financial improvement and cost reduction.
- Assist in strategic planning and long-term financial forecasting.
- Work with the firm’s tax accountant to prepare the firm’s tax filings and statements.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using Clio legal billing software is preferred.
- Prior law firm accounting experience.
- Experience with client billing platforms like Legal Tracker, Wolters Kluwer or CounselLink.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field a plus.
Benefits Include:
- Employer paid medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Optional vision and Life/AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution
- Participation in firm profit sharing program
- Paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Monthly parking stipend
Job Type: Full-time, exempt. This position is based in our Denver office and is not suitable for candidates seeking full-time remote work. During the first 6 months of employment, the role requires full-time in-office presence. After this period, remote work options may be evaluated and considered based on performance and business needs.
Salary: $90,000-$125,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.
Application instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to amy.rock@garnettlegalgroup.com.
GPMBF is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. It is our policy to employ qualified people without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; disability; sexual orientation; veteran’s status; marital status; civil union status; gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.
