Senior Manager of Billing & Collections

Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP•Hartford, CT

8d•$150,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Finance Manager, the incumbent will be a key member of the Firm's finance/accounting department and will focus on ensuring we are prioritizing innovative fee arrangements, improving current billing practices and processes, and overseeing the Billing and Collections team. The manager/senior manager will work closely with other managers, directors, and attorneys to deliver solution-based approaches to often complicated billing; collections and pricing level work, while also supporting the day-to-day pricing needs of Axinn’s valued clients.

Requirements

BA/BS degree required (significant/directly related experience may be a suitable substitute for a degree)
Extensive related financial/pricing expertise, with prior law firm experience required
Strong analytical skills, along with various financial management tools experience
Demonstrated prior leadership and management experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, along with other systems/tools that may be job specific
Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail.
The ability to work independently but within a team environment.
Work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining strong relationships with management and peers

Responsibilities

Manage the day to day client billing and collections process. This includes managing unbilled time and uncollected invoices and escalating the unresolved items to Firm management for timely resolution.
Liaise with offshore team for edits of pre-bills and submission of electronic invoices.
Ensure proper application of collected cash against outstanding invoices. Provide support to Firm Controller for resolving unapplied cash.
Provide guidance and support to the Firm's attorneys and billing coordinators on creative approaches to handling both – straightforward hourly rate as well as alternative fee arrangements and budget development for client matters
Work closely with the CFO and Marketing & Business Development team in the creation of client proposals and/or submissions and other client pricing requests
Stay connected to industry trends related to billing, pricing, etc..
Create, update, and maintain pricing models and make recommendations to Firm leadership
Train others within the Firm to understand billing needs/changes
Attend Practice Group meetings and meet with Practice Chairs to discuss financial goals related to billing
Oversee a manager who is directly responsible for the billing and conflicts team
Coordinate activities with other members of the Finance and Accounting team
Review and manage client billing/pricing requests, along with data requests for timekeepers assigned to the client’s matter(s)
Other duties as assigned including assistance with system upgrades and other technology based initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive starting pay, potential for annual increases, and annual discretionary bonus eligibility
Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, floating holidays, paid holidays, and sick leave)
Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)
Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Student loan refinancing discounts
Lifestyle reimbursement program
Virtual and hybrid work schedules for all employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required on a weekly basis and fully remote roles are not available)