Director of Billing

What are we looking for in our Director of Billing?

Global Billing Director/VP - 6 months - London

An exciting opportunity with a leading asset management firm. Please apply below!

Job Description:

• Manage the firm’s operations of the client/matter financial set up, billing, collections (accounts receivable management), trust and cash application functions.
• Continuously assess and enhance the processes for billing, collections, trust, and cash application processes to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Manage and mentor the Client Accounting Managers/Supervisors to support their team’s professional development, giving timely feedback, fostering a collaborative/positive work environment.
• Collaborate with Practice Group Leaders and Management on practice specific billing and collections initiatives.
• Utilize financial data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvements across teams. 
• Develop and prepare ad-hoc reports upon request using various internal reporting tools; work with financial systems to design new reports that will facilitate the billings and collections process.
• Implement collection strategies to minimize overdue accounts and maximize cash flow while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Manage activities that facilitate the timely and accurate processing of month end close tasks and month end report distribution.
• Oversee the documentation of billing, collection, trust and cash application policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct training and orientation for new lateral partners, billing attorneys, secretaries, and appropriate staff.
• Collaborate with Finance Department staff, billing attorneys, secretaries, other staff, and external firm clients to resolve related billing and collection issues, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.