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Seward & Kissel LLP · 1 day ago

Billing/Collections Supervisor

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Seward & Kissel LLP is a law firm seeking a Billing & Collections Supervisor to oversee their billing and collections processes. The role involves maximizing revenue, ensuring timely collection of fees, and managing teams while collaborating with various departments within the firm.

ConsultingFinanceLegal

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective billing and collections strategies to optimize revenue generation and cash flow for the firm

Manage the billing process, including the accurate and timely preparation and distribution of client invoices in accordance with client guidelines and fee arrangements

Build strong relationships across finance as well as practice groups and partners

Ensure adequate coverage during busy times (e.g. year-end, month-end)

Develop or maintain billing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulator requirements, internal best practices, as well as client requirements

Oversee the collections process, ensuring prompt and efficient collection of outstanding receivables

Monitor client accounts to identify and address potential billing and collection issues proactively

Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to resolve billing disputes and inquiries from clients

Manage multiple teams and provide training, development, and support

Work closely with the Revenue Manager to establish and maintain billing and collection performance metrics, providing regular reports and analysis to assess the financial health of the firm

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their billing and collection concerns in a professional and client-focused manner

Special projects, as assigned

Stay up to date with industry best practices and trends in law firm billing and collections, implementing process improvements where necessary

Lead and mentor the billing and collections team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment

Identify opportunities to improve billing efficiency and accuracy and implement strategies to achieve these goals

Review and analyze billing and collection data to identify trends and areas for improvement

Respond to billing and AR inquiries

Provide monthly updates on unbilled time and AR status, including reports, metrics and presentations

Qualification

BillingCollections experienceLegal billing systemsFinancial management toolsAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 10 years of experience in billing and collections, with a significant portion of that experience in midsize or large law firms

Proven track record of successfully managing billing and collections processes, optimizing revenue, and reducing accounts receivable cycle time

Minimum of 3 years in a supervisor role

Strong knowledge of legal billing systems and software (preferably 3E Elite), as well as proficiency in financial management tools

Proven record of implementing operational and procedural improvements

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients

An innovative team player that is willing to pitch in when needed and offer ideas to better the group

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Company

Seward & Kissel LLP

Seward & Kissel, founded in 1890, is a leading U.S. law firm with an international reputation for excellence.

Founded in 1890

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.sewkis.com

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