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• Oversees day-to-day operations of billing function; supervises multi-office Billing Coordinator staff and Billing Operations Analyst in the performance of their tasks; manages team to peak performance, including maintaining and defining team metrics; and passionately pursues accurate reporting of WIP and the minimization of aged inventory
• Collaborates with other departments on, and shares responsibility for, the accurate onboarding and coding of new matters
• Assists in the annual installation of new timekeeper rates, responsible for rate setups for new timekeepers, and oversees day to day management of special timekeeper rates.
• A leading authority on the Time Accounting and Billing policies and contributes to ensuring compliance with same
• System administration of time and billing system (Aderant), and other programs supporting the billing function
• Oversees set up of e-billing systems
• Contributes to smooth month-end closings in concert with other functional areas within Finance.
• Participates in firm-wide initiatives to streamline and standardize workflow and processes; evaluates workflow processes and procedures on an ongoing basis; recommends continuous improvements to ensure achievement of quality control standards and adherence to risk management protocols
• Develops team goals and monitors progress towards achievement
• Performs all functions of a Billing Coordinator on an as needed basis
• Participates in regular meetings with Firm leadership as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the managing partners, CFO, or Treasurer.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• Highly professional, a strong leader and able to work effectively both independently and with all levels of personnel in an extremely fast-paced environment where client service and quality standards are very high
• Leadership qualities include, but are not limited to, effective and strong staff manager, very goal oriented, able to motivate and establish strong relationships with staff in all functional areas, Partners and Management
• The candidate must be able to assess processes, recommend and implement improvements and provide the necessary leadership for a best-in-class department
• Position requires outstanding written and verbal communications skills, excellent organizational skills with strong attention to details and the ability to strategize, multi-task and prioritize.
• Dedication, intelligence, persistence and a continuous improvement mindset are necessary for success.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Rochester, NY: $88,195 to $130,995

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

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