Manager Accounts Receivable
Manager Accounts Receivable
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Job Description
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canadas leading business law firms. Advising many of Canadas corporate leaders as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada our more than 1000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto Montral Ottawa Vancouver Calgary and New York.
Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers students management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Firms collection of client accounts receivable. This position resides within the Finance department and reports directly to the Director Client Billing Services (CBS). This is a manager position where results are derived largely by effectively leading a team of dedicated collectors and working collaboratively with Finance colleagues and legal professionals.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and execute the strategy for client accounts receivables collection tailored to the specific characteristics and risk profiles of individual portfolio segments
- Monitor and manage aging reports ensuring timely followup on overdue accounts
- Prioritize collection efforts for the collections team assign responsibilities and coach staff on effective results oriented collection activities
- Assign resultsoriented targets to collections staff
- Assist with analysis supporting accounting reserves and for presentation to firm management and external auditors
- Manage the collection activities along with Finance colleagues with a focus to provide a high degree of customer service for both client and legal professionals
- Provide daytoday leadership to the accounts receivable department including: recruitment (with support from HR) training and development mentorship and guidance performance management and morale
- Determine effective performance metrics and reporting to internal stakeholders
- Develop and implement effective collection strategies to minimize days sales outstanding (DSO)
- Assist the Director Client Billing Services with relevant analysis required to prepare reporting and analysis
- Perform regular reconciliation of accounts receivable ledgers including matching payments with invoices investigating and resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate records
- Respect requirements for client confidentiality
Position Requirements:
Education and Experience
The position requires a university degree in a business discipline including some accounting and finance courses coupled with a minimum of 5 years of accounts receivable collection experience in a supervisory capacity is also preferred. An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be acceptable. Collections experience within a professional services firm and prior management skills are desired.
Knowledge and Skills
- The successful candidate must be solutionsoriented and demonstrate the ability to perform effectively in a fastpaced environment
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Professional presence required to effectively communicate with legal professionals and clients
- Highly proficient in computer software programs such as Aderant EHUB Blackline spreadsheet programs and database systems
- Wellversed in industry standard credit and collections policies systems and business process management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of provincial and federal collection laws
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with senior members of the Firm to build trusted relationships
We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Accessibility and Accommodation
We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds identities and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.
Background and Reference Checks
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks including a criminal record check credit check and employment and educational verifications.
If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canadas leading law firms please reply in confidence with a cover letter and rsum by the closing date.
No agencies or phone calls/emails please.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
