Collections Manager

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$113K — $149K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 5-8 years of experience in collections or revenue cycle management
  • Prior team lead or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of AR processes and collections strategies
  • Experience with collections systems (Aderant or similar a plus)
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily AR operations and supervise a team of Collections Coordinators
  • Monitor and drive collection efforts to ensure timely payment and reduce aging balances
  • Track and report on key metrics such as collections, aging, and productivity
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and support to improve team performance
  • Partner with attorneys to follow up on outstanding balances and resolve issues
  • Review reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure consistent application of collections policies and best practices

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
  • Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other benefits
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Collections Manager oversees day-to-day accounts receivable activities, leading a team responsible for insurance and non-insurance AR. This role focuses on driving timely collections, improving processes, and ensuring consistent and effective practices across the team. The position partners closely with attorneys and Finance to support cash flow and resolve outstanding balances.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage daily AR operations and supervise a team of Collections Coordinators
  • Monitor and drive collection efforts to ensure timely payment and reduce aging balances
  • Track and report on key metrics such as collections, aging, and productivity
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and support to improve team performance
  • Partner with attorneys to follow up on outstanding balances and resolve issues
  • Review reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure consistent application of collections policies and best practices

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 5-8 years of experience in collections or revenue cycle management, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
  • Prior team lead or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of AR processes and collections strategies
  • Experience with collections systems (Aderant or similar a plus)
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Success Profile
  • Hands-on, results-oriented approach to collections
  • Builds strong relationships with team members and attorneys
  • Focused on improving processes and driving consistency
  • Able to balance day-to-day execution with continuous improvement

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For the New Jersey, the expected salary range for this position is between $113,750 and $149,250. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
  • firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other benefits

For the New York City Metro area, the expected salary range for this position is between $113,750 and $149,250. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
  • firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other benefits


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