Manager, Client Accounting

Role Overview :

MANAGER, CLIENT ACCOUNTING

(HYBRID - Boston, San Francisco or Washington, DC)

If you are an experienced client accounting professional looking for an opportunity to showcase / display your timekeeper and billing management skills, then we would like to meet with you!

The Manager, Client Accounting manages the firm's master files including case and timekeeper intake, timekeeper promotions and annual rate increases, special fee and discount programs and reporting related to these responsibilities. This role also leads the Client Accounting team, drives process efficiency, and ensures compliance with client-specific billing terms.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You :

Embrace learning and continuous improvement

Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

Believe that teamwork leads to success : ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer

Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed :

• Hires, manages, coordinates workflow, oversees training and professionally develops the Client Accounting team.
• Manages the intake of new clients and client matters in partnership with the Client Accounting Coordinators. Creates special case setups of new engagement terms in partnership with Billing management.
• Oversees quality control of billable, nonbillable, accountable matters and their time records.
• Manages the Timekeeper rate setups for all standard and nonstandard rate levels.
• Manages our fee and discount agreements with clients.

Reviews, interprets and clarifies new agreements and implements with client intake.

What You'll Need to Be Successful :

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in all eligible locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits such as flexible options for healthcare, paid time off, and retirement savings. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Boston : $108,900 - $151,500

San Francisco : $118,800 - $165,200

Washington, DC : $107,000 - $148,800

Who We Are :

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed / religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.