Billing Manager

Billing Manager- Legal

Boston, MA- Seaport ONSITE REQUIRED - Hybrid after training

$80-100k/yearly flexible dependent on experience

Our client, a prestigious New England Law Firm, is seeking an experienced Billing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the billing department in a law firm in a newly created position, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing to clients. This role involves managing the billing process, supervising the billing staff of 10, and maintaining compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, required
• 5 years' experience with collections and accounts receivable management
• 2 years management experience of team of 5 direct reports
• Previous experience in a law firm required
• MS Office, Advanced Excel, 3L Required
• Strong understanding of legal billing guidelines, client-specific requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the billing department.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and submission of client invoices.
• Oversee the -billing process, including submission and tracking of invoices in various client billing platforms.
• Train, mentor, and supervise billing staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to best practices.
• Monitor workload distribution and performance metrics for the billing team.
• Conduct regular team meetings to address issues, set goals, and share updates.
• Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines, contractual obligations, and firm policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing regulations and industry standards.
• Manage audits related to client billing and resolve any compliance issues.
• Process Improvement and Reporting:
• Generate and analyze reports on billing performance, aged accounts receivable, and collections.
• Work closely with attorneys and legal teams to ensure billing accuracy and address billing inquiries.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients regarding billing concerns or disputes.
• Proactively communicate with clients to resolve outstanding invoices and maintain strong relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.