<p>Charlie Gilmur is searching for an accomplished Chief Operating Officer to guide business operations for a respected law firm in Portland, Oregon. This executive will work closely with firm leadership to strengthen performance, support sustainable growth, and build an environment where teams can do their best work. The role calls for a strategic operator who can align people, processes, and resources to maintain high service standards across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Work with the Managing Partner and senior leaders to shape operational strategy, set priorities, and advance long-term business goals.</p><p>• Direct the firm’s daily administrative and operational functions to ensure efficiency, consistency, and strong internal support.</p><p>• Provide leadership across core business areas such as finance, human resources, technology, marketing, facilities, and office support services.</p><p>• Guide talent-related programs including hiring, compensation planning, benefits administration, employee relations, and staff development.</p><p>• Improve resource allocation and workflow coordination to better support attorneys, practice groups, and client service delivery.</p><p>• Oversee operational risk areas by managing technology performance, cybersecurity measures, facility needs, and external vendor partnerships.</p><p>• Partner with marketing and business development leaders to support visibility, client outreach, and growth initiatives.</p><p>• Foster clear communication, cross-department collaboration, and a workplace culture centered on engagement, accountability, and high performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013529264</p>
<p>Growing client in the Newark, Delaware area seeks a VP/Controller with strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization while leading the financial planning and analysis process including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning. This VP/Controller will also research and investigate financial data, analyze cash flows, develop and implement internal controls, provide financial insights and recommendations, support financial models and manage relationships with auditors, banks, insurance providers and other financial stakeholders. This VP/Controller will retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position ensuring all documents and filings meet federal and internal compliance obligations.</p><p> </p><p>Primary Responsibilities</p><p>· Direct and oversee all aspects of accounting, finance, treasury, tax, and financial reporting</p><p>· Create annual/quarterly financial strategic plan and budget</p><p>· Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis</p><p>· Consolidate Financial Statements</p><p>· Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insights to drive business performance</p><p>· Support and lead M&A due diligence efforts, including financial analysis, integration planning, and reporting</p><p>· Perform financial analysis on investment performance</p><p>· Identify and analyze financial risk</p><p>· Assist with all audit and internal control operations</p><p>· Complete year-end reporting</p><p>· Ad-Hoc projects as needed</p>