Manager, Finance, Billing & Collections

Clark Wilson • Vancouver, BC

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About The Position

We are seeking a Manager, Finance, Billing & Collections to play a key role in strengthening the firm’s financial performance, cash flow, and decision-making. This is a highly visible, strategic role that sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and legal practice groups. You will partner closely with the Director of Finance, firm leadership, and lawyers to provide insight, drive accountability, and enhance overall financial performance. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys moving beyond traditional accounting into analysis, advisory, and business partnering.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capability
• Experience with revenue analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial concepts clearly
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
• Exposure to billing, WIP, and collections processes
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., dashboards)

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation (or near completion) would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Analysis of firm financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and cash flow trends
• Develop and deliver reporting and insights to senior leadership, the Accounts Committee, and our Managing Partner
• Build and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
• Identify risks and opportunities related to revenue, collections, and financial performance
• Monitor and analyze key metrics including WIP, accounts receivables, collections, and days in lock-up
• Partner with lawyers to improve billing discipline, collections outcomes, and overall financial performance
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive improved cash flow and reduce write-offs
• Support firm-wide initiatives to optimize the billing and collections cycle
• Act as a trusted advisor to lawyers and leadership on financial performance and decision-making
• Translate financial data into clear, practical insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Support pricing, alternative fee arrangements, and financial strategy discussions
• Lead and support initiatives to modernize financial reporting, dashboards, and automation
• Improve data quality, reporting consistency, and accessibility of financial information
• Partner with Finance and IT teams to enhance systems and reporting tools
• Provide oversight of billing and collections functions through team leads (not day-to-day supervision)
• Support alignment, accountability, and performance across the revenue cycle
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and Controller on broader finance initiatives
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Support month-end, year-end, and audit activities as needed
• Assist with development of financial policies, processes, and controls

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paramedical services, mental health supports, life insurance, and emergency medical coverage while travelling.
• Access to mental health practitioners and wellness supports through our benefits plan and Health and Wellness Spending Account.
• Top-up benefits to 100% of salary for a portion of your leave.
• Flexible coverage you can use in the way that works best for you, from fitness classes and wellness supports to pet care expenses.
• Generous vacation, along with five personal days each year.
• Long service recognition, bonuses, and firm celebrations.
• Weekly socials, team-building events, Employee Appreciation Week, and opportunities to give back through firm-supported initiatives.
• Training, resources, and opportunities to support your continued development.
• Bonuses for successful employee referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees