NERA Global Billing Manager (Chicago)

Marsh McLennan•Chicago, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

NERA's Chicago office currently has an opening for a Global Billing Manager to deliver our client invoicing and enhance our billing processes internationally. The Global Billing Manager will work with the administrative and billing teams in supporting directors across all practice areas, groups, and offices within NERA’s global footprint. The right candidate will be expected to work both independently on client invoicing as well as cooperatively with the administrative team to coordinate regional delivery while identifying and streamlining international practices. Previous finance or accounting experience is highly desired to fulfill this role. Training for all in-house systems and processes will be provided. The role will involve various project management and complex tasks that are often highly confidential and time sensitive, working with the director, the administrative team and corporate controllership. You will be working with colleagues across multiple international offices and their clients, so strong communication skills are required.

Requirements

Minimum five years’ experience providing administrative finance or accounting support, preferably in a legal or professional services environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Personable, diligent, with exemplary attention to detail and the ability to work with multiple competing deadlines
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, as well as a willingness to learn new software and programs
Strong oral and written communications skills including proofreading and editing
Outstanding client interaction and interpersonal skills
Good judgement and ability to work independently and discreetly

Nice To Haves

Previous finance or accounting experience is highly desired

Responsibilities

Coordinating and overseeing billing processes; liaising with the directors, administrative team, and the corporate billing and controllership groups
Understanding and participating in international invoicing practices and processes to identify streamlining opportunities where appropriate; documenting country-specific practices where necessary; and supporting a holistic invoicing strategy globally where possible
Verifying that project specific billing details and instructions have accurately been set up using NERA’s project management system, Claim.Check
Confirming sub-contractor fees, special consultant fees and expenses for billable projects are accurate and available to be included on client invoices
Reviewing draft and final invoices, associated documentation, and project reports for accuracy before distribution to clients
Maintaining a record of delivered invoices
Following up on outstanding invoices; communicating with directors, the internal administrative team, the corporate billing team, and clients