Collections Manager for DC Law Firm

JustinBradley; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JustinBradley is seeking a Manager of Collections to lead its collections and cash application functions in a premier law firm environment in Washington, DC area. You will supervise the collections team, partner with attorneys and clients, and implement strategies to improve cash realization and reduce aged receivables.

The role requires 5+ years in billing and collections, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive billing and collections experience, including direct staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, collections, cash application and revenue-cycle best practices.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify collection risks and resolve complex financial issues.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills, particularly when working with senior professionals and clients.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the collections and cash application teams, including workflow, portfolio assignments, performance management and professional development.
• Drive collection strategies focused on reducing aged receivables, improving cash realization and addressing high-risk accounts.
• Advise partners and practice leaders on accounts receivable, client payment trends, collection strategies and complex payment disputes.
• Partner with attorneys, clients, Billing, E-Billing and Finance leadership to resolve billing issues, payment delays, outside counsel guideline issues, unapplied cash and other AR matters.
• Lead client collection outreach, payment follow-up and escalation efforts, including payment arrangements, write-off recommendations and third-party collection referrals.
• Oversee accurate and timely application of checks, wires, ACH payments and other receipts and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Play a key role in year-end collections, including inventory reviews and accelerated collection initiatives.
• Monitor aging, collections activity, payment commitments, unapplied cash and portfolio performance; provide reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and improve collections and cash application processes, controls, reporting and automation.
• Maintain documented procedures and cross-training to ensure business continuity.

Skills

People management

Collections

Cash application

Accounts receivable

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Manager of Collections

Locations: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Orange County, Waltham or Washington, DC

Salary: $120,000–$170,000

Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking an experienced Manager of Collections to lead its collections and cash application functions. This role manages the team responsible for collections and cash application while partnering closely with attorneys, clients and Finance leadership to improve cash realization, reduce aged receivables and resolve complex payment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the collections and cash application teams, including workflow, portfolio assignments, performance management and professional development.
• Drive collection strategies focused on reducing aged receivables, improving cash realization and addressing high-risk accounts.
• Advise partners and practice leaders on accounts receivable, client payment trends, collection strategies and complex payment disputes.
• Partner with attorneys, clients, Billing, E-Billing and Finance leadership to resolve billing issues, payment delays, outside counsel guideline issues, unapplied cash and other AR matters.
• Lead client collection outreach, payment follow-up and escalation efforts, including payment arrangements, write-off recommendations and third-party collection referrals.
• Oversee accurate and timely application of checks, wires, ACH payments and other receipts and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Play a key role in year-end collections, including inventory reviews and accelerated collection initiatives.
• Monitor aging, collections activity, payment commitments, unapplied cash and portfolio performance; provide reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and improve collections and cash application processes, controls, reporting and automation.
• Maintain documented procedures and cross-training to ensure business continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive billing and collections experience, including direct staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, collections, cash application and revenue-cycle best practices.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify collection risks and resolve complex financial issues.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills, particularly when working with senior professionals and clients.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and client matters with discretion and sound judgment.

Compensation: $120,000–$170,000, depending on location and experience.