<p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A well-established personal injury firm operating on a 100% contingency model is seeking an experienced financial leader to step in on a fractional basis and build the financial infrastructure the firm needs to scale. Revenue is settlement-driven — lumpy, non-recurring — which means this role requires someone who genuinely understands cash flow in a project-based or contingency environment.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>What you'll own (first 90 days)</p><ul><li>IOLTA / trust account reconciliation — get the accounts clean and keep them that way. Trust accounting experience is a must.</li><li>Cash flow forecast — build a realistic 3–6 month model that reflects how contingency revenue actually works: settlement timing, pipeline, and case mix.</li><li>Budget from scratch — the firm has no formal budget. You'll build the first one.</li><li>Line of credit paydown plan — develop a clear, actionable plan to reduce existing debt obligations.</li><li>Leadership presence — sit on the leadership team and translate financial position into plain language for non-finance leaders.</li><li>Controller mentorship — actively develop the internal Controller; provide structure, direction, and professional growth.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ongoing responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee and support IOLTA-to-operating account fund flows and disbursements</li><li>Verify payout disbursements and reconciliations; ensure case expenses match entries in case management systems</li><li>Partner with the Controller on monthly reporting, forecasting, and financial summaries</li><li>Audit attorney bonus ledgers prior to approval; support payroll oversight</li><li>Monitor firm operating expenses and identify efficiency opportunities</li><li>Develop profitability metrics at the case and employee level over time</li><li>Own and maintain cash flow and financial projection models</li></ul><p>Schedule and logistics</p><ul><li>Wednesday onsite required</li><li>Otherwise flexible on remote — San Antonio preferred, Central Texas acceptable</li><li>Approximately 20 hours per week</li></ul>