Job Description

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
• Technologically savvy

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