kay search group

POSITION: Client Accountant & Billing Manager (Global Law Firm)

LOCATION: New York City (2x/week hybrid)

COMP PACKAGE: Base up to $200k, Full Benefits, Bonus, 401K+, Health Care Coverage,Etc.

Summary for Client Accountant & Billing Manager:

Join a top global law firm as a Client Account Manager, overseeing the full billing and collections process for high-profile practice groups. This strategic, partner-facing role sits at the center of the firm’s revenue lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while leading and developing a high-performing billing team. You will collaborate closely with partners, practice groups, and finance leadership to drive improvements, strengthen client relationships, and support the firm’s financial performance.

Responsibilities for Client Accountant & Billing Manager:

• Lead and oversee the complete billing and collections lifecycle for assigned practice groups, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.
• Monitor monthly aging reports and direct follow-up on outstanding receivables, escalating delays to partners when needed.
• Conduct regular audits of invoices to identify errors, workflow issues, and training opportunities.
• Ensure teams maintain up-to-date documentation of partner preferences, client billing requirements, and fee arrangements.
• Analyze billing and AR trends, preparing monthly reports, revenue projections, and updates for senior management.
• Collaborate with Finance teams—including Pricing, Client Reporting, and eBilling—to ensure compliance with client guidelines and accurate submissions.
• Manage, mentor, and train team members while ensuring adequate coverage during peak billing periods and driving process improvements across the revenue lifecycle.

Requirements for Client Accountant & Billing Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of billing, revenue operations, or client accounting experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• 3+ years of management experience leading billing or revenue teams.
• Strong expertise in billing, collections, AR processes, and outside counsel billing guidelines.
• Proven ability to implement operational improvements and optimize financial workflows.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with Aderant is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work with attorneys and senior leadership.