Allen & Overy LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP are on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short. With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we're confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with career opportunities along the way. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite . Department purpose Achieving the firm's vision requires a world-class Finance department and our teams add value when the information we produce enables great decisions. That means quickly producing information that is relevant, accurate and understandable. It also means building relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on what the information means and what the best course of action is. Role purpose The role of the US Finance Practice Manager is to help US partners to manage their practices by providing matter management support. The role is responsible for overseeing the working capital cycle for a specific practice area (or office) in its entirety, together with line management responsibility for typically a small team of Working Capital Controllers. This role includes direct responsibility for taking the lead in providing support to larger or more complex legal departments in addition to supervision of a small sub-team in order to bring together the service provided to constituent departments into an overall practice area or office-level view. Practice Managers play an active role ensuring the deal teams are current on their timesheets, setting and monitoring matter budgets, and client reporting. They are also the primary liaison for US partners to ensure that bills are being rendered to our clients on-time and accurately, and in compliance with all agreed terms and regulations. The role involves assisting with the design and provision of ongoing matter financial information and may also include direct client contact in some cases to ensure seamless service. Key relationships US CFO, Director of Working Capital, Senior Manager of Working Capital Head and Senior Manager of Pricing & Commercial Management US Practice leaders Working capital controllers, practice managers, and pricing managers US partners, matter managers and fee earners Shared Service Centre (SSC) teams Working capital teams Role and responsibilities Supporting the billing process Develop an understanding of our clients and matters with their billing requirements and use this knowledge to take the lead in driving the monthly process, identifying areas for continual improvement across the various stakeholders involved in the process. Liaise with client contacts at senior levels, to assist with coordinating the billing process to meet client requirements and to ensure timely resolution of queries. Troubleshoot issues arising in practice areas supported by your WCCs and act as a point of escalation for queries. Meet with partners to review current matters, obtain billing forecast information and follow up to ensure that all pledged billing is actioned in a timely manner each month. Oversee and follow up on the processing of action items, such as time transfer, time write off, dispatch of billing guides, disbursements, etc. Oversight and review of invoices, ensuring time and disbursements are accurately charged in accordance with client billing guidelines. Uphold department standards and preserve integrity of established revenue accounting controls. Work closely with the business ac