What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Billing Manager position at Jackson Lewis P.C.?
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000 attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Job Summary
The Senior Billing Manager is the strategic and operational leader responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of invoices. Reporting to the Senior Director of Billing and Collections, this leader oversees Billing Managers and a team of 60 Billing Coordinators and partners with the Senior Collections manager to drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the revenue cycle. This role also serves as an escalation point for complex billing issues and supports the adoption of best practices across the team.
This role is critical to ensuring revenue processes are aligned, that staff have the right tools and training, and that the firm’s financial goals are met while delivering positive client experience.
Leadership & Oversight
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Job Summary
The Senior Billing Manager is the strategic and operational leader responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of invoices. Reporting to the Senior Director of Billing and Collections, this leader oversees Billing Managers and a team of 60 Billing Coordinators and partners with the Senior Collections manager to drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the revenue cycle. This role also serves as an escalation point for complex billing issues and supports the adoption of best practices across the team.
This role is critical to ensuring revenue processes are aligned, that staff have the right tools and training, and that the firm’s financial goals are met while delivering positive client experience.
Leadership & Oversight
- Direct and oversee billing operations, establishing priorities, controls and standards to ensure compliant and timely reimbursement of invoices
- Partner with the Senior Director of B&C and the Senior Collections Manager to develop and execute a cohesive strategy for managing the full revenue cycle.
- Directly manage Billing Managers supporting billing operations. Foster an environment of accountability, collaboration, and shared ownership across the revenue cycle.
- Identify and address process gaps impacting revenue cycle efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Accountable for billing realization, cycle times, and billing-related KPIs.
- Own performance against WIP aging, billing timeliness, and reduction rates.
- Drive improvements in billing cycle times, ensuring timely and accurate invoice submission.
- Lead efforts to reduce rework, improve upstream data quality, and streamline the full revenue cycle.
- Coach, mentor, and develop the department’s managers.
- Establish consistent expectations for staff training, feedback, and career development.
- Promote knowledge-sharing and cross-training to ensure functional depth and flexibility across the team.
- Champion a culture of transparency, learning, and accountability.
- Partner with practice leaders, partners, and administrative teams to align revenue cycle goals with broader firm priorities.
- Work closely with Collections, Pricing, NBI, Intake, Finance, and IT teams to resolve upstream and downstream revenue challenges.
- Serve as a credible, knowledgeable escalation point for complex billing issues.
- Ensure adherence to client billing guidelines, outside counsel guidelines (OCGs), and firm policies.
- Oversee audit readiness and ensure strong controls are in place across all revenue processes.
- Drive compliance with contractual terms, client requirements, and internal quality standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (Master’s a plus).
- 10 years of progressive experience in law firm revenue cycle management (billing, e-billing, and collections).
- Strong leadership experience managing cross-functional revenue cycle teams.
- Deep understanding of law firm financial operations, client expectations, and risk factors.
- Proven ability to lead change and drive measurable performance improvements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong executive presence.
- Ability to build trust and credibility with partners, practice leaders, and staff at all levels.
- Experience working with tools such as Aderant, BillBlast, and other legal e-billing platforms strongly preferred.
- Drives alignment and accountability across the revenue cycle.
- Builds confidence and trust among team members and firm leadership.
- Establishes consistent, scalable processes and metrics.
- Improves the client and attorney experience through predictable, timely billing and reduces write-downs and billing leakage For New York City Metro area, the expected salary range for this position is between $154,000 and $171,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Salary : $154,000 - $171,000