Billing Manager

1 month ago

Chicago IL United States Jenner & Block Full time

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.


Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director – Billing & Collections, you will join a collaborative and dedicated team of finance professionals to own a high performing billing function, designing billing solutions for clients with varied billing requirements and working closely with our attorneys and finance leadership. This position requires a thought leader with a “hands-on” management style focused on driving this function to best practices. This is an exempt position and located in our Chicago office.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fully own the timely and accurate billing of the firm’s professional services and related client disbursements. Follow an agreed escalation plan where efforts are not effective in certain circumstances.
  • Understand and completely support situations requiring prompt and careful support, which may extend beyond normal business hours.
  • Design and oversee the billing team’s component of end-to-end revenue cycle processes and accounting policies to ensure a consistent and principled approach which supports the firm’s wider data and reporting needs. Deeply understand your team’s impact on key financial metrics utilized by firm leadership.
  • Design and maintain an efficient and talented billing team. Provide growth opportunities for all; provide regular performance feedback to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with legal assistants’ management, as well as with our pricing and collections teams, to ensure a seamless financial experience for our clients; help set clear roles and responsibilities among our professional services teams.
  • Ensure excellent and prompt customer service is provided to the firm’s clients and to your internal customers. Seek feedback from billing customers and resolve pain points.
  • Foster culture of accountability by regularly meeting with team to track billing requests and prioritize time-sensitive or key client/partner billing issues; Develop understanding of client processes and counsel team members to alleviate inefficiencies in creation of client bills.
  • Create tracking reports to monitor billing activities and provide feedback to Director of Billing & Collections, CFO, and Pricing to help strategize and improve processes.
  • Manage the firm’s semi-annual and year-end billing and collection campaigns, by ensuring timely and accurate billing and implement strategies to ensure highest realization of revenue.
  • Contribute to preparation of periodic financial reports and presentations, working closely with the Director of Billing & Collections and CFO.
  • Participate in onboarding of lateral partners and present to newly promoted partners, introducing them to the firm’s Billing and Collections policies and procedures.
  • Provide critical support to Annual Bill Rate setting across matters through collaboration with the Pricing team.
  • Support system upgrades through testing and verification of financial information used in the billing, e-Billing, and collections functions.
  • Collaborate in the reconciliation of various system-generated financial reports, ensuring consistency and accuracy of information and provide recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
  • Complete special projects as requested.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

  • Regularly demonstrate a strong ability to design, document and educate team members on new processes when needed to support new client-driven or firm driven changes.
  • Maintain a positive and collaborative approach within billing, collections and pricing, and as well as with other departments.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability to promote an atmosphere that is supportive and encourages teamwork, while expecting highest individual ownership from the team.


DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Eight or more years of progressive billing/collections experience, preferably in a large legal or professional services firm. Four or more years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with a financial software conversion.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with SharePoint, database management and data presentation software(s).
  • Strong organization skills, attention to details and good business judgment. Able to properly handle sensitive information.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating an ability to explain complex concepts to professionals of different backgrounds with confidence.
  • Ability to work independently and maintain flexibility with respect to assigned tasks due to changing deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.


Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.


Jenner & Block offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, in addition to other offerings.

  • Billing Manager

    7 days ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. Full time

    Billing Manager - Chicago Law Firm - Hybrid - $130-170k The Billing Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of our large law firm client. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the billing process, from managing staff and workflows to ensuring accurate and timely client invoices. This position requires a...

  • Senior Billing Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Dentons Full time

    Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior Billing Coordinator to be resident in our Chicago office. Under supervision of the Billing Manager, the Senior Billing Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of drafting and finalizing client invoices. Responsibilities include coordination with partners, secretaries and responsible attorneys to manage...

  • Senior Billing Specialist

    7 days ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Vedder Price Full time

    Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Senior Billing Specialist. The Senior Billing Specialist supports a portfolio of shareholders through their monthly billing cycles. In addition to ensuring client invoices are issued accurately and timely, this position works closely with shareholders, department managers, accounting team and clients to deliver...

  • Billing Manager

    3 months ago

    Chicago, United States Liberty Personnel Services, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBilling Manager - Chicago Law Firm - Hybrid - $130-170kThe Billing Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of our large law firm client. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the billing process, from managing staff and workflows to ensuring accurate and timely client invoices....

  • Billing Manager

    3 months ago

    chicago, United States Jenner & Block Full time

    ABOUT JENNER & BLOCKJenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling...

  • Billing Manager

    3 months ago

    Chicago, United States Jenner & Block Full time

    ABOUT JENNER & BLOCKJenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling...

  • Billing Manager

    2 months ago

    chicago, United States Jenner & Block Full time

    ABOUT JENNER & BLOCKJenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling...

  • Medical Billing Specialist

    7 days ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Raby Institute Full time

    The billing associate is responsible for supporting the Integrative Medical Practice with duties and projects related to the billing function for the office. These duties and responsibilities include coordination of day-to-day efforts and communication with our external billing partner, researching disputed invoices, fielding calls from patients and...

  • Billing Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, IL, United States City Staffing Full time

    _This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL._ Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position. *Schedule*: Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm *Location*: onsite in Bucktown, Chicago *Duration: *Temporary to Permanent *Comp: *$30/hour for temporary period | salaried upon conversion Our client,...

  • Billing Manager

    1 month ago

    Charlotte, NC, United States GlobalSource IT Full time

    Billing ManagerRemoteGlobalSource IT is a recruiting firm working with a direct client in the healthcare arena who is searching for a strong Billing Manager. Our client is making a significant impact by providing essential resources to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). We are looking for a professional who can effectively...

  • Senior Auditor, Billing Compliance

    7 days ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Edward Elmhurst Health Full time

    Senior Auditor, Billing Compliance Position Highlights: Position: Senior Auditor, Billing Compliance Location: Evanston, IL Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Travel: travel to other locations in the health system may be required What you will do: Conduct comprehensive retrospective and/or prospective...

  • Billing Coordinator- Ophthalmology Full-time Days

    7 days ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Northwestern Medicine Full time

    Description The Billing Coordinator, Ophthalmology reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. TheBilling Coordinator is responsible for assisting...

  • Billing Manager

    1 month ago

    New York, NY, United States Creative Financial Staffing Full time

    Billing ManagerOur client is a leading nonprofit organization focused on providing services for individuals in terms of treatment support, housing, and family supportWork alongside one of the strongest accounting teams in nonprofit, with a chance to grow and expand your experience.This position will be fully on site in Downtown, Manhattan location with...

  • Billing Clerk

    1 month ago

    Chillicothe, IL, United States Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. Full time

    If you are looking to enhance, change, or even start your career in the logistics and supply chain field, we have the position for you! Our Billing Clerks play a pivotal role in the overall success of our operations in being the face of the company to our various customers.Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (ULH) is a leading single-source logistics provider...

  • Senior Billing Operations Manager

    1 week ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States TemPositions Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Billing Operations Manager to join our team at TemPositions. This individual will play a pivotal role in preparing and processing client bills, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client agreements.About the RoleThis is a confidential search, so we cannot disclose the name of the firm until we meet.The...

  • Billing Manager

    1 month ago

    Warwick, RI, United States CME Corp. Full time

    This applicant must be able to reasonably commute to the Warwick, RI office.Are you are looking for a dynamic position where every day is different? Where you can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact? Then look no further, you’ll be a great fit for CME.CME is currently seeking an energetic individual to lead the Billing team. This position...

  • Billing Manager NJ

    3 weeks ago

    Rahway, NJ, United States Creative Financial Staffing Full time

    Billing ManagerAbout the Organization- Billing Manager One of the longest standing Non-Profit organizations in the world is looking for a Controller to join their team They focus on anti-poverty and provide additional support around the world for 125 years They work with close to 2 million individuals annually and are expanding their services Working with a...

  • Senior Billing Operations Manager

    1 week ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Michael Page Full time

    At Michael Page, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Billing Operations Manager to join our team in Chicago. With a competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.Company OverviewOur client is a leading law firm that values innovative billing solutions and prioritizes...

  • Medical Billing Manager

    1 month ago

    Englewood, NJ, United States SpineSearch LLC Full time

    SpineSearch is seeking an experienced medical biller to join an orthopedic spine practice in the Englewood area. This position is full time, Monday through Friday offering comprehensive benefits.Responsibilities: Oversee Billing Operations: Manage the daily operations of the billing department to ensure efficiency and accuracy.Supervise Staff: Lead and train...

  • Billing Operations Manager

    2 months ago

    Miami, FL, United States Creative Financial Staffing Full time

    One of CFS' top clients is looking for an experienced Billing Operations Manager to lead their growing team. This role will manage daily operations and improve reporting processes to maintain high standards of excellence.This is a fast-growing company with tremendous acquisition-driven growthHigh-energy, collaborative cultureOpportunity to grow with the...