Cleary Gottlieb, a preeminent global law firm with 17 offices on four continents, created ClearyX, a separate business unit within the firm, to focus on building alternative models of legal services. ClearyX uses a unique combination of technology, people and process to create efficient, high quality legal services and products to support the firm and its clients.
ClearyX is seeking to hire a Director of Financial Operations who will be responsible for ClearyX’s global financial operations including accounting, compliance, treasury management, payables and receivables management, banking, billing, and collections. This role requires someone interested in a diverse portfolio for a young but growing business with operations in Canada, the US and increasingly likely expansion in the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Initially, the Director will assist the business in establishing our financial management processes, banking, cash management, governance, and tracking and reporting systems. Once established, the incumbent will handle all day to day financial and accounting functions. As this is a new role, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and defining objectives and metrics over time.
Accounting Operations:
Internal Controls and Compliance:
Treasury:
Team Development:
This is a very hands-on position, requiring a confident, self-starting collaborator with the ability to create and manage a finance and accounting function from the ground up. The successful candidate will need to have relevant experience and capabilities, leadership capabilities, and possess a practical approach to problem solving. The ability to build collegial and trusting relationships with co-workers and other stakeholders is critical to success. Given the need to help build out the function, the job will change over time as the company grows – with an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow with the business. Desired qualifications include:
If our values resonate with you and you have the necessary qualifications, please apply via recruiting@clearyx.legal.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We Have a Positive Attitude and Approach to Work
We recognize that challenges are best solved when we share ideas. We approach our work with a positive attitude, and with kindness and humility. We strive for continuous improvement and take a solutions oriented, can-do approach to everything we do.
We do High Quality Work
We trust our team to always deliver exceptionally high quality work in a timely way. We are honest about our capacity and capabilities. We are relentless about providing a high level of customer service and a positive client experience in working with us. We take pride in our work.
We Work Together
Sharing ideas is always welcomed and encouraged; constructive feedback and transparency are helpful. We take responsibility for our work and for helping each other. We recognize and celebrate our diversity of perspectives, experiences and ideas and we know that great ideas can come from anywhere and anyone.
We Communicate Honestly and Constantly
We value open communication; we encourage questions being raised whenever they arise, and we share as much information among ourselves as we can. We are committed to honesty and recognize that we should not avoid difficult conversations when they are constructive.
We Are Always Learning and Innovating
We will bravely challenge the status quo, constantly raise new ideas and always seek improvements to be made in our work. We recognize that the business of law is evolving and we must remain curious and constantly learning. We learn from our mistakes and share those learnings.
