Director of Finance
Polsinelli
Strategic finance leader advising executives, managing planning, analysis, budgeting & reporting.
3 days ago ago
$350,000 - $450,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Kansas City, MO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Health Care
Finance
Real Estate
Technology
Private Equity
Life Sciences
Agriculture
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Real Estate
Finance
Technology
Private Equity
Life Sciences
Corporate & Transactional
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Role
What you would be doing
financial planning
budgeting
forecasting
compliance
financial modeling
kpi reporting
- Maintain expertise in applicable regulations and ensure compliance with new developments.
- Lead and manage financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reporting functions.
- Ensure internal financial controls are in place and functioning effectively.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other partners as needed.
- Oversee client profitability analysis, cost management initiatives, and financial modeling.
- Mentor, manage, and develop the finance team, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture aligned with the firm’s goals.
- Drive continuous improvement and foster best practices in financial operations, including technology utilization.
- Support the partner compensation and capital contribution processes.
- Develop a deep understanding of the firm’s practices, operations, market, and competitive position.
- Deliver actionable, succinct, and impactful financial analysis to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Partner with key stakeholders on business planning and identify opportunities for revenue growth, profitability, and economic performance in alignment with firm strategy.
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and management reporting tools to communicate financials, results, and trends to a variety of audiences.
What you bring
fp&a
erp
mba
cpa
leadership
10‑15 years
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to lead through influence and build consensus across teams.
- Ability to synthesize complex financial data and communicate insights to business leaders.
- Proven success leading financial planning and analysis, modeling, reporting, and dashboarding efforts.
- 10–15 years of broad-based, senior financial leadership experience in a sophisticated law firm, financial services, or professional services environment.
- Experience with current enterprise financial systems and technologies.
- Demonstrated drive, “can-do” attitude, entrepreneurial mindset, and results orientation.
- Track record of mentoring, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or other advanced degree preferred.
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Company
Overview
650% Revenue
Revenue Surge
Revenue increased by over 650% over a 15-year period.
$1B Revenue
2024 Revenue
Revenue topped nearly $1 billion in 2024.
160 IP Experts
IP Practice Size
One of the nation's largest IP groups.
47 Lawyers
Recent Expansion
Added 47 lawyers from Holland & Knight in mid-2024.
- Founded in 1972 in Kansas City by three attorneys, Polsinelli began serving local business and real estate clients.
- Over five decades it expanded via strategic hires—not large mergers—growing to 23 offices and establishing a footprint in markets like Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Park City, Miami, and Nashville.
- Polsinelli built standout practices in healthcare, real estate, finance, technology, private equity, life sciences, litigation, and IP.
- The firm tackles a wide range of high-stakes matters: from multi-state real estate financings and major healthcare regulatory work to patent litigation, corporate M&A, labor disputes, and cybersecurity.
- Polsinelli positions itself as a 'daily and weekly' partner to mid-market corporate clients, emphasizing consistent presence and industry-focused counsel.
- A collaborative and challenging culture that emphasizes teamwork and being a strategic partner.
- A culture of respect, where everyone is treated with dignity at all levels.
- A meritocratic environment where employees work seamlessly across practices and locations.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusivity, supporting all members of the firm.
- Investment in employee growth and development to help achieve both personal and professional goals.
- Partners who value associates as colleagues and focus on their learning and development.
- A culture of collaboration and respect that extends across all offices nationwide.
- A relaxed atmosphere with a strong emphasis on mentorship.
May 2023
Environmental Expansion
Environmental law specialists were hired in Missouri and Denver as part of environmental practice expansion.
- No public net‑zero target or date found.
- No quantitative carbon or energy reduction goals or results disclosed.
- Has a firm‑wide Diversity and Inclusion Committee with representation on Board of Directors and C‑suite.
- Uses objective data and metrics to improve recruitment and team composition.
- Changed compensation matrix and mentoring/recruiting methods to address implicit bias.
- Aims to ensure every individual feels supported regardless of identity or position.
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