Law Firm Finance & Billing Manager (remote) at Pitcoff Law Group PC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Billing, Trust Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Three-Way Trust Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Client Communication, QuickBooks Online, Clio Manage, Payroll Coordination, Budgeting, Compliance Tracking, Vendor Management, Financial Workflow Optimization, Microsoft 365

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Pitcoff Law Group, a growing commercial litigation and business law firm based in New York City, is seeking a Finance & Billing Manager to own the firm’s day-to-day financial operations. This is a fully remote role operating on Eastern Time hours. The right person is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable communicating with clients about billing matters, and able to bring order to a growing finance function where not every process has been fully built yet. This is not a passive bookkeeping role. It requires ownership, accuracy, follow-through, and the ability to manage billing, trust accounting, collections, bookkeeping, vendor payments, and finance coordination in a fast-paced professional-services environment. Why This Role High-impact position: You will manage financial workflows that directly affect client experience, cash flow, compliance, and firm operations. Opportunity to build: The firm is growing and investing in stronger systems, reporting, and financial processes. Meaningful ownership: This role is ideal for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and the ability to improve how the finance function operates. What You’ll Do * Manage client billing, including weekly invoice preparation, review, finalization, and delivery * Respond to client billing questions and escalate sensitive or disputed issues when needed * Track retainers, trust balances, fulfill replenishment needs, post incoming payments, wire transfers, and refunds * Move earned fees from trust to operating in accordance with approved invoices and firm procedures * Prepare monthly three-way trust reconciliations and maintain accurate trust records * Follow up on collections, maintain AR reporting, and create and monitor approved payment plans * Audit client expenses for charge-back, including filing fees, service fees, court costs, research charges, and other reimbursable expenses * Maintain bookkeeping records, reconcile accounts, and support month-end financial review * Manage accounts payable, vendor bills, recurring expenses, and payment documentation * Coordinate payroll information through the firm’s PEO * Coordinate with the PEO on benefits updates and filings including but not limited to retirement plans and benefits renewals * Assist in the annual and ongoing budgeting process * Track state registrations, annual reports, address updates, registered agent matters, and related compliance deadlines * Coordinate with the firm’s CPA, CFO, banks, vendors, payroll provider, and outside partners * Support matter-level financial setup and closeout, including final invoices, trust transfers, refunds, AR review, and expense reconciliation * Identify gaps, improve workflows, and create practical documentation where needed Who You Are * 5+ years of experience in law firm finance, legal billing, bookkeeping, accounting operations, or professional services finance * Experienced with billing, retainers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and client-facing payment matters * Familiar with attorney trust accounting and three-way trust reconciliations * Comfortable working directly with clients on billing, payment, retainer, and balance questions * Highly organized, accurate, discreet, and reliable * Able to manage recurring deadlines and follow through without heavy oversight * Comfortable building process where process does not yet exist * Clear and professional in written and verbal communication * Available to work standard business hours in Eastern Time Systems Experience QuickBooks Online experience is required. Clio Manage experience is strongly preferred. Experience with Microsoft 365, legal payment platforms, payroll/PEO systems, and financial reporting tools is a plus. About Pitcoff Law Group Pitcoff Law Group represents companies and executives in commercial litigation, partnership disputes, and corporate matters. The firm combines sophisticated legal strategy with practical business insight, serving as both advocate and advisor to its clients. We are in a period of growth and investing in stronger systems, financial discipline, and team development. Our culture values initiative, accountability, clear communication, and ownership. Compensation & Benefits * Base salary: $70,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience * Health insurance with up to 100% employer contribution * Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance * 401(k) with employer contribution * Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days * Fully remote work environment How to Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief note highlighting your experience with law firm billing, trust accounting, bookkeeping, and client-facing finance operations. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day financial operations including client billing, trust accounting, and bookkeeping for a growing law firm. Coordinate payroll, vendor payments, and financial compliance while improving existing workflows and documentation.