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# Billing Development Lead

- **Company:** Sidley Austin LLP
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,200.0 - $211,150.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8ac8bba5e4da262a

## About the Role

* Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

 * A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in billing, financial operations, financial analysis, operational analysis, or a related area.

 * Experience evaluating business processes, conducting root cause analysis, and developing or implementing process improvements.

 * Experience supporting or leading projects involving business processes, systems, or technology implementations.

 * Experience with 3E or comparable legal billing or financial management technology.

 * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

 * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.

Preferred:

 * Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

 * Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment.

 * Experience developing and delivering training or onboarding related to billing processes or technology.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

 * Strong organizational skills

 * Strong attention to detail

 * Good judgment

 * Strong interpersonal communication skills

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

 * Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

 * Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

 * Able to work under pressure

 * Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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## Description

* Lead assigned billing development projects and workstreams from planning through implementation, coordinating stakeholders, deliverables, documentation, timelines, and follow-up activities.

 * Evaluate billing processes and systems, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness.

 * Serve as a subject matter resource on billing technology solutions, processes, and procedures, providing guidance and support to Billing personnel.

 * Partner with Firmwide Accounting and Billing management to develop and implement billing procedures, training materials, and tools that support consistent practices across offices.

 * Support billing system implementations, conversions, and upgrades by documenting business requirements, coordinating testing, identifying issues, and supporting deployment and post-implementation activities.

 * Collaborate with billing partners, Billing personnel, IT, other Firm departments, and clients, as appropriate, to address questions, resolve implementation issues, and support billing initiatives.

 * Develop and deliver onboarding and training for Billing personnel and contribute to the ongoing development of the global Billing training program, including travel to U.S. offices as needed.

 * Maintain the Billing Knowledge Base and related process documentation to ensure information remains accurate, current, and accessible to the Billing team.

 * Coordinate with Sidley IT and other internal teams on billing technology issues and action items, tracking progress and facilitating timely resolution.

 * Perform due diligence and ad hoc analysis to support billing initiatives, process improvements, and informed decision-making.