Director of Inventory Management - King & Spalding : Job Details

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King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.The Director of Inventory Management will lead the firm's global strategy on managing inventory (Unbilled Time and Accounts Receivable). This role will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end collections lifecycle and ensuring timely and effective inventory management across all practice groups. This role will also help proactively manage unbilled time by client and practice to help understand the validity of aging inventory. This senior leader will partner closely with attorneys, firm leadership, staff and clients to manage and resolve outstanding balances with tact, professionalism, and authority. The ideal candidate will bring deep law firm experience, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the gravitas to engage confidently with Partners, senior leadership, and high-profile clients.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the collections team to manage and continuously improve the firm's collections performance while maintaining client relationships in line with the firm's expectations.
• Develop and implement policies around managing aged unbilled time. Management and adherence to this policy will be a shared responsibility of this role.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for at risk inventory, working directly with Practice Group Leaders, General Counsel and clients to resolve high-value or sensitive accounts.
• Collaborate with the CRO, CFO, and Billing Team to achieve cash flow targets, track KPIs, and provide actionable reporting and analysis to Practice Group Leadership and Senior Management.
• Develop and implement collections strategies and policies tailored to individual client needs, industry best practices, and firm priorities.
• Monitor partner compliance with firm policies, client guidelines, and ethical considerations regarding billing and collections.
• Provide training and guidance to Partners and legal staff on best practices for managing client receivables.
• Supervise and mentor collections staff; foster a client-focused and performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in collections management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within an AmLaw 100 (preferably AmLaw 20) firm.
• Demonstrated ability to work confidently and diplomatically with Partners, C-suite executives, and sophisticated corporate clients.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and client service skills, with a proven ability to influence outcomes while maintaining strong relationships.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution skills.
• Strong understanding of legal billing practices, client guidelines, and accounting principles related to collections and A/R.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

Other

• Executive presence with sound judgment and discretion
• Solutions-oriented and calm under pressure
• Highly organized, analytical, and proactive
• Collaborative, with a commitment to cross-functional teamwork

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding's comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.Pay Transparency RangeNew York: Anticipated full-time annualized salary range $224,000 - $318,000Washington, D.C.: Anticipated full-time annualized salary range $175,000 - $265,000The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable: City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act.King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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