- Director of Billing Dallas
- Vela Wood in Dallas, TX, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Welcome to Vela Wood, a boutique, full-service law firm with a local feel making a global impact. Specializing in Venture Transactions, M&A, Gaming Law, Private Equity, Fund Representation, and now Litigation and Bankruptcy, we are expanding our expertise beyond traditional boundaries. As we continue to broaden our reach, we remain focused on how we can best serve our clients, grow and reward our talented team, and leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to redefine the modern law firm.
We have an extraordinary opportunity for someone to join our team in the Dallas office to lead our Billing Team as Director. This senior management role is responsible for overseeing all billing operations and ensuring the firm’s billing practices are accurate, efficient, and compliant with client agreements and industry standards. This role will work closely with the finance team, partners, and attorneys to manage billing cycles, resolve discrepancies, and improve processes related to the firm’s billing systems and client invoicing.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Oversee all aspects of billing operations, including onboarding new clients and preparing, reviewing, and submitting client invoices.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing cycles by handling complex client billing arrangements, including hourly, flat-fee, and contingency fee structures.
• Implement and maintain billing policies and procedures that support the firm’s growth.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure accurate timekeeping, expense reporting, and compliance with client billing guidelines.
• Work with clients to resolve billing issues in a professional and timely manner, maintaining positive client relationships.
• Identify and implement improvements to billing processes, systems, and tools to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Generate ad hoc reports to track key metrics such as revenue, collections, and outstanding invoices.
Candidate experience:
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of billing or finance experience in a law firm environment, with at least 5 years in a management/leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of law firm (or professional services) billing practices, including time and expense tracking, billing cycle management, and client invoicing.
• Experience with law-firm billing software, preferably Clio.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with attorneys, clients, and staff at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, driving performance while maintaining high standards of professionalism and accuracy.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accuracy and compliance in all billing practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities.
We have a fun team culture where we care about your interests and the time you spend at work as well as at home. Here’s why we think you’ll love working for Vela Wood:
• Excellent firm-paid medical/dental vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid Parental Leave benefits.
• 4 ½ day work week.
• Work abroad opportunities – including firm-subsidized work trips to Portugal, Spain, and Mexico just in the last three years!
• Inspiring and approachable leadership team.
Dallas TX United States