A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Lead Revenue Specialist to join its Finance Operations team in Chicago, managing all aspects of financial inventory for a portfolio of partners, including WIP, billing, and collections. This role is highly collaborative and requires strong problem-solving, relationship-building, and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Collaborating with partners to ensure efficient management of WIP, billing, and collections
Responding swiftly to inquiries with solution-focused responses
Gaining expert command of assigned partner portfolios to minimize partner involvement
Prioritizing and scheduling work independently to meet client and partner expectations
Executing client invoices accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with all client or third-party requirements
Working directly with clients to obtain quick and complete payment of invoices
Resolving invoicing and collection disputes promptly
Keeping current documentation of statuses, action plans, and processes
Monitoring and analyzing inventory balances proactively to take appropriate action
Using data insights to identify opportunities for improved cycle effectiveness
Building strong relationships with partners, clients, and colleagues
Mastering existing systems and assisting with new departmental tools and software testing
Training new team members
Completing special projects and additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and/or experience may be considered
Professional services revenue management experience required
Legal billing experience required
At least three years of relevant professional experience preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (lookups, SUMIF, pivot tables, etc.)
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications