Director of Accounts Receivable

Kelley Kronenberg•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kelley Kronenberg, a dynamic and innovative law firm, is seeking a Director of Accounts Receivable to oversee and drive the efficiency of our collections process. This is a high-impact role for an experienced leader ready to manage a team, implement strategic initiatives, and ensure the financial health of our organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience required.
A minimum of 7-10 years in accounting, with 4+ years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
Expertise in ERP systems (Aderant preferred) and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle full-cycle AR in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
Proven success in managing client relationships and resolving complex billing and payment issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with client billing portals and customizing data reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the collections team to achieve individual and departmental goals.
Oversee all accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and maintaining an AR aging of less than 90 days.
Build strong client relationships to resolve disputes, facilitate payments, and deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct regular meetings with business unit leaders and attorneys to align on collections strategies and ensure effective resolution of outstanding accounts.
Manage and monitor client billing portals, reporting, and data management to optimize collection processes.
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly AR reports to senior management, analyzing trends and recommending improvements.
Collaborate with billing, treasury, and AP teams to streamline processes, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
Handle special projects and provide leadership on process improvements to enhance overall efficiency.