NERA Global Billing Manager (Chicago)

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Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) 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 world’s 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

NERA’s 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 NERA’s 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 NERA’s project management system, Claim.Check

• 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 $85,000 – $100,000 per year.​
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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 basis. In 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.​

NERA’s 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 world’s 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