Finance Specialist ​/ Collections Manager

Finance Specialist / Collections Manager

• Manhattan, NY

Finance Specialist / Collections Manager

Location:Downtown Manhattan (In-office, 5 days/week)
Salary:$90,000
Industry:Real Estate Law Firm
Status:Full-Time

A fun, fast-paced, and highly collaborative downtown real estate law firm is seeking a
Finance Specialist / Collections Manager
to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant office with regular outings - think shows, concerts, boat trips, and happy hours with a group that values both hard work and great energy.

Draft, execute, and maintain documentation for retainers, NDAs, vendor contracts, and internal agreements for the Managing Partner

File and support arbitration matters (NYCLA and AAA), including drafting narratives, tracking deadlines, calendaring, and attending hearings

Collaborate directly with the CFO on billing, payroll, collections, expense reconciliation, time entry, invoice generation, and financial reporting

Negotiate payment plans with clients to reduce delinquent accounts and implement proactive collections strategies

Maintain and update a comprehensive client database, tracking contributions and engagement to drive business optimization

Proven experience in
collections
, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment

Experience supporting billing and finance functions including invoicing, A/R, payroll, and reconciliations

Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for client interactions and arbitration documents

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment

A proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to thrive in a social, team-oriented office

Tech-savvy with comfort in using legal billing systems and Excel

Availability to work
fully on-site, 5 days/week
in a dynamic and engaged team setting