Client Finance Portfolio Manager

Client Finance Portfolio Manager

Client Finance Portfolio Manager

Category

Finance

Location

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary

$91800 - $133250



Job Description:

In this capacity, the Client Finance Portfolio Manager will:


* Determine the collectability of a large portfolio of the Firm's receivables and coordinate the collection of monies, including clients involved in bankruptcy and e-billing;

* Correspond with the billing attorney and/or relationship partner to propose the course of action to maximize collection dollars; Advise the Firm's attorneys in matters of policy with respect to ethical issues, debtor work, billing procedures and write offs;

* Effectively resolve billing issues through coordination with the Billing department; Research disputed account balances, and suggest future actions to avoid such disputes when appropriate;

* Negotiate settlements with clients; Escalate legal issues to management;

* Develop strategic relationships with internal and external clients to help achieve the Firm's fiscal goals;

* Work overtime as required, particularly during month-end and year-end; and

* Handle additional collection-related projects as assigned.



Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree (Business, Economics or Finance) or equivalent experience (preferred);

* At least 7 years work experience (required);

* At least 5 years of collections or finance experience (preferred);

* Knowledge of the Elite accounting system;

* Knowledge of Bankruptcy law and related billing and collection procedures;

* Knowledge of applicable rules of professional ethics; and

* Knowledge of the rules of Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality.