About the role

  • Director of Billing & Collections managing billing and collections operations for McCarthy Tétrault, a leading Canadian law firm. Requires 10+ years in billing and collections, leading multi-office teams.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and overseeing the firm’s billing team to ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and distribution of client invoices.
  • Developing and enforcing billing policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborating with attorneys and practice group leaders to address billing-related issues, including alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) and client-specific billing requirements.
  • Monitoring compliance with client engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines and e-billing requirements.
  • Directing and managing the collections team to ensure timely and effective collection of outstanding receivables.
  • Developing and executing strategies to minimize aged receivables and reduce the firm’s days sales outstanding (DSO).
  • Building and leading a high-performing team of billing and collections professionals, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or CPA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in billing and collections, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.
  • Proven leadership experience managing billing and collections teams in a large, multi-office organization.
  • Expertise in law firm billing practices, including e-billing systems, AFAs, and outside counsel guidelines.
  • Strong understanding of financial principles, cash flow management, and revenue recognition.
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
  • Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
  • A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
  • Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

Job title

Director, Billing & Collections

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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