Assistant Director Of Accounts Receivable

Are you an inspiring collections leader seeking to further your career in a dynamic and thriving environment?

Are you eager to deliver transformation in a successful, stable organization?

If so, consider applying for the Assistant Director of Account Receivable role at Mayer Brown LLP!

Mayer Brown LLP is an iconic global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers around the world. We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity and support they need to grow, thrive and realize their greatest potential.

We are working in a hybrid model and seeking a brilliant "A" player to lead our $1+ billion collections function.

The Role

The Assistant Director of Accounts Receivable leads the U.S. team responsible for securing collections of Firm invoices and supporting the Firm’s partners in the management of their Accounts Receivable inventory.

This an extremely visible role requiring a combination of leadership, collections expertise, customer service, talent management, financial analysis and innovation.

We are closely knit, values based and take pride in our collaborative culture. We seek bright, service oriented performers with a winning mindset.

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing and executing strategies that enhance cash flow, reduce collection cycle times, maximize collections realization and ensure exemplary customer service
• Leading, training and mentoring your team
• Cultivating an inspiring culture that embodies collaboration and an unwavering excellence commitment
• Fostering strong working relationships with Firm partners, clients and administrative colleagues
• Establishing and achieving departmental targets, metrics and KPI’s
• Standardizing procedures for managing write-off requests, client refunds, trust accounts and unapplied funds
• Managing and optimizing team proficiency with financial systems
• Proactively recommending and implementing process, procedural and policy enhancements
• Advising on client arrangements; ensuring compliance with payment terms
• Collaborating with other administrative teams to address discrepancies and solve problems
• Leading projects and other tasks as assigned.

You Are

• A proven authority in securing collections and related operations, controls, processes and systems
• An inspiring leader and elevator of others
• Adept at cultivating strong working relationships with stakeholders, clients and colleagues
• A passionate, service-driven team player
• A sharp critical thinker
• Challenging of the status quo
• Skilled at foreseeing and creatively solving problems
• A polished communicator who can convey ideas clearly and persuasively
• A cross-functional collaborator
• Tenacious in achieving targets
• Tech savvy and innovative
• Ideally familiar with law firm or professional services operations
• Ideally degreed in finance, accounting, business administration or economics

Please apply if this sounds like a match! 

We offer competitive compensation and tremendous benefits, including six weeks of PTO, an array of insurance options, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, heavily discounted on-site health club membership as well opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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