Remote Billing Strategy Leader

Husch Blackwell LLP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Billing Manager to lead the Billing Department across all offices. This fully remote role requires strategic leadership and oversight of billing processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

You will supervise Billing Managers, manage WIP and unbilled inventory, and collaborate with Partners and Receivables to drive timely revenue. A bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in billing management are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; or a combination of education and equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years of management experience in a related field, with a focus on billing and financial management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and managing high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting principles in a service organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with Elite 3E or other billing software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Billing Department to align with the firm's overall objectives.
• Lead initiatives to improve billing processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure the department is leveraging the latest technology and best practices.
• Support and develop Managers and their teams to maintain performance and processes while increasing skills.
• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of technology solutions, workflow automation, and artificial intelligence tools to improve operational efficiency, data quality, productivity, and the overall billing experience.
• Interact with Partners to understand and troubleshoot complicated billing issues and any pain-points.
• Identify and address areas for improvement within the billing function to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with all firm leadership to enhance efficiency, client experience, and improve firm revenue cycle operations.
• Audit the work of the billing function to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor Billing Managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Assist with the coordination of workflow within the billing department to ensure timely and accurate billing processes.
• Oversee the ongoing management of matters with upon-completion dates, ensuring dates are accurate, regularly reviewed, and updated to support timely billing and inventory management.
• Partner with Billing Managers, attorneys, and Firm Leadership to proactively identify and address aged WIP, unbilled inventory, and other revenue cycle risks, driving timely conversion of WIP to billed and collected revenue.
• Collaborate with Receivables team to manage and report on inventory for the firm.
• Lead projects that require broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and the ability to address and resolve complex billing issues.
• Serve as the point of escalation for complex billing inquiries and disputes, providing expert guidance and resolution.
• Assist with the administration of the billing process, including month-end closing procedure.
• Ensure the timely and accurate distribution of proformas and accompanying reports.
• Supervise the review and processing of proformas returned from attorneys into the accounting system.
• Review various reports to administer deadlines and maintain data integrity, requiring continuous follow-up.
• Provide assistance with building and maintaining billing templates to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO or Director of Revenue Cycle Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Billing knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Elite 3E

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Billing Manager to lead the Billing Department across all offices. This fully remote role requires strategic leadership and oversight of billing processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

You will supervise Billing Managers, manage WIP and unbilled inventory, and collaborate with Partners and Receivables to drive timely revenue. A bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in billing management are preferred.