Billing Manager - Fully Remote

Abacus are proud to be working with a top class global firm who are seeking a Billing Manager to oversee the billing function, managing the creation of a high-quality finance support function in Northern Ireland. The position fosters team building, collaboration and cooperation among all Billing personnel as well as personnel across departments. The Billing Manager plans and leads monthly Billing Department staff meetings and manages all aspects of billing, training, coaching and team development, through oversight and direct involvement with performance standards. Working pattern: Highly remote Salary: Negotiable Priced to attract the highest level of candidates Role: Oversee all billing activity to ensure accurate and timely invoicing to clients. Includes hands-on billing, when necessary. Oversee billing compliance role, ensure the submission of new timekeepers on vendor sites is completed timely and accurately. Send various billing reports to include billing progress for each team, along with support month-end close. Must be able to answer questions and provide solutions to billing issues. Leverage all of the systems features to optimize billing outcomes. Delegate work accordingly based on volume, complexity and priority. Develop billing policies, procedures, and internal controls. Develop departmental processes and training on procedures and technology for Billing Team. Coach and mentor Billing team. Maintain an open dialogue to improve morale and engender team spirit. Ensure the core values of the firm are reflected in the billing staff. Promote an atmosphere of positive behaviour by leading and participating in positive communication that improves working environment. Recruit new billers, as needed. Lead team to provide consistent delivery of high quality customer service to our clients, co-workers, billing attorneys and fellow employees. Conduct mid-year and annual evaluations, including Senior Managers, when necessary. Requirements: Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or any related field and/or equivalent work experience. At least 5 years of experience in a management/supervisory capacity. Previous law firm experience preferred. Excellent planning, organization, oral and verbal skills, including an ability to present and persuade others based on analysis of issues. High level of computer skills. Experience in Aderant (Billing System Software), Excel, Word, and Outlook are required. Strong interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, practice assistants and management. Must have strong technology skills, including MS Office Suite and an ability to leverage technology in work processes. Experience with Aderant or similar billing software is required. Skills: Billing Accounts receivable Working Capital Benefits: Work From Home