NERA Global Billing Manager (Chicago)

Company:

NERA

Description:

Since 1961 NERA () has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market legal and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis reliable expert testimony and data-powered policy recommendations for the worlds leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience integrity and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

Global Billing Manager

NERAs Chicago office currently has an opening for a Global Billing Manager to deliver our client invoicing and enhance our billing processes internationally.

The Global Billing Manager will work with the administrative and billing teams in supporting directors across all practice areas groups and offices within NERAs global footprint. The right candidate will be expected to work both independently on client invoicing as well as cooperatively with the administrative team to coordinate regional delivery while identifying and streamlining international practices.

Previous finance or accounting experience is highly desired to fulfill this role. Training for all in-house systems and processes will be provided.

The role will involve various project management and complex tasks that are often highly confidential and time sensitive working with the director the administrative team and corporate controllership. You will be working with colleagues across multiple international offices and their clients so strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and overseeing billing processes; liaising with the directors administrative team and the corporate billing and controllership groups

• Understanding and participating in international invoicing practices and processes to identify streamlining opportunities where appropriate; documenting country-specific practices where necessary; and supporting a holistic invoicing strategy globally where possible

• Verifying that project specific billing details and instructions have accurately been set up using NERAs project management system

• Confirming sub-contractor fees special consultant fees and expenses for billable projects are accurate and available to be included on client invoices

• Reviewing draft and final invoices associated documentation and project reports for accuracy before distribution to clients

• Maintaining a record of delivered invoices

• Following up on outstanding invoices; communicating with directors the internal administrative team the corporate billing team and clients

Requirements:

• Minimum five years experience providing administrative finance or accounting support preferably in a legal or professional services environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Personable diligent with exemplary attention to detail and the ability to work with multiple competing deadlines

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential as well as a willingness to learn new software and programs

• Strong oral and written communications skills including proofreading and editing

• Outstanding client interaction and interpersonal skills

• Good judgement and ability to work independently and discreetly

The applicable base salary for this role is $85000 $100000 per year.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience skills training location certifications and education and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case addition to the base salary this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits tuition assistance 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

NERAs clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly our commitment to delivering unbiased findings and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists backed by the resources and reliability of one of the worlds largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America Europe and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success individual professional development and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

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As part of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) Management Consulting NERA Economic Consulting ( is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic finance and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For half a century NERAs economists have been creating strategies studies reports expert testimony and policy recommendations for government authorities and the worlds leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor objectivity and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition regulation public policy strategy finance and litigation.

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