Senior Associate, Finance (Billing Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Associate to oversee end‑to‑end billing operations and the collection process. This individual will work closely with the Controller and Client Service and Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely billing while supporting strong revenue controls. The right candidate brings a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a process‑improvement mindset, with responsibilities that include maintenance of the billing system, internal controls testing, and ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the function.

Location:

Boston, MA.

• Maintain billing system configuration for all advisory clients
• Execute quarterly fee collection process
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting support for internal stakeholders
• Manage accounts receivable activities to resolution
• Process any billing adjustments in accordance with firm policies and procedures
• Support SOX/internal revenue control testing
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by gathering requested schedules, support, and explanations for billing and revenue activity
• Respond to ad‑hoc inquiries from client advisors and other internal partners
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation; serve as a subject matter expert for the billing function
• Partner with Technology, Operations, Trading, and Compliance to support system enhancements, data quality initiatives, and control improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of experience in billing, financial operations, corporate accounting, or a related finance function
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, large dataset manipulation) and high attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data, reconcile results, and communicate findings to finance and non‑finance partners
• Experience working cross‑functionally, managing deadlines in a cyclical/period‑close environment
• Experience with systems such as Addepar, Workday Financials, or billing and ERP systems (preferred)
• Working knowledge of custodians, money movement, and/or wealth management operations (preferred)
• Prior involvement with SOX controls and/or audit support (preferred)
• Experience with automation and reporting tools (e.g., Power Query/Power Pivot, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar)
• Comfort partnering with Technology teams on system enhancements, data quality controls, and process improvements

The position is exempt. Annualized base pay range is $90,000–$100,000. Base pay may vary based on experience, expertise, location, and skill set. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.