Senior Manager, Billing

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Billing is responsible for managing all firmwide billing functions and staff.

In this capacity, the Senior Manager, Billing will:

* Manage billing staffing, training and performance of all billing personnel firm-wide;

* Ensure all bills firm-wide are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with the Client Billing Guidelines and the Firm's internal procedures;

* Secure communications with billing attorneys and CSS's regarding adherence to clients' requirements;

* Respond to all billing requests from billing attorneys, CSS's, clients, and other internal teams; Provide all billing reports requested;

* Review current processes and suggests better methods or systems to improve firm revenue;

* Work beyond scheduled hours as required, in particular at month end and year end; and

* Handle additional related projects as necessary.

Job Requirements:

Proficiencies:

* Advanced proficiency in administering windows and web-based accounting programs, particularly for legal-specific accounting systems (Elite);

* Advanced proficiency in document management systems (WorkSite, FileSite, DeskSite, Equitrac);

* Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite applications;

* Advanced proficiency in financial forecasting programs (targetCash); and

* Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of accounting.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance (preferred);

* At least 5 years of experience in managing people, preferably in a large organization; Law firm experience (preferred);

* At least 5 years of financial systems experience (required);

* At least 10 years of general accounting experience (required); and

* At least 10 years of legal billing experience (preferred).