**If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed below - or any other position in a law firm please contact Geri Moreland to discuss at  geri@capitolrecruiters.com

Capitol Recruiters Inc. is a legal recruiting company based in Washington, DC. We represent law firms. These positions are openings with our clients.

Director of Financial Applications – remote – for global law firm.  This is a leadership role regarding firmwide financial systems, applications, and technology-driven transformation initiatives. Candidate must work East Coast or Central hours. This role leads architecture, governance, and improvement of finance and accounting technology. This role drives system modernization, process optimization, automation, and data integrity across financial platforms. Collaborating with firm leadership in Finance/Accounting, IT partners, and cross-functional stakeholders, this role heads a portfolio of initiatives, manages a team of systems professionals, and delivers solutions supporting operational/strategic priorities. 

Duties: Strategic advisor to the CFO and Finance & Accounting leadership, steering modernization of financial systems, reporting, and technology capabilities. Lead systems transformation strategy, including roadmap development, prioritization of initiatives, and execution of technology programs. Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and OKRs to ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time and within budget. Maintain documentation and governance artifacts such as process maps, requirements documentation, functional designs, and testing plans to support accountability and audit readiness. Oversee Finance & Accounting systems and platforms, ensuring operational reliability, data integrity, internal controls compliance, and alignment with cybersecurity standards. Liaison between Finance & Accounting, IT, and external vendors. Evaluate and implement automation, AI, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Manage technology-related budget. Define operational performance and adoption metrics. Lead training programs and change management efforts. Travel occasionally to support firm initiatives. 

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Must have at least ten years of experience in systems implementation, business analysis, project management, process improvement, or product ownership supporting finance or accounting operations in a large law firm. Proven success translating business requirements into technical solutions. Knowledge of financial and ERP systems, including experience with Aderant Expert or similar platforms. Experience with data analytics, business intelligence, and reporting tools used for governance, metrics tracking, and decision support. Technical proficiency including relational database design, T-SQL, Excel formulas, Power Query, and Python. Familiarity with BI and cube reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Litera Foundation Finance/BigSquare, Microsoft Analysis Services, or similar platforms. Experience with budgeting/forecasting platforms such as BigHand Intellistat or similar. Proficiency with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, and collaboration and project management tools such as MS Project and SharePoint. Knowledge of data governance frameworks, internal controls, and cybersecurity best practices relevant to financial systems. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proven leadership and change management experience. Strong financial acumen and experience working with financial data, budgets, and reporting in professional services environments. PMP certification or project management credential preferred. Salary range is $235k - $265k commensurate with experience and depending on location.

Client Account Specialist – for top tier global law firm. Fully remote but candidates must work Pacific Time hours. This role is responsible for managing the account set up, billing, and collection arrangements, account, and inventory management for assigned client portfolios.  The Client Account Specialist develops strong collaborative relationships with the attorneys throughout the full cycle of client invoicing and collections.  This position analyzes inventory statistics, prepares supporting documentation, and makes recommendations based on business strategies.  The Client Account Specialist works closely with management on the training and mentoring of the billing team members.  

Duties: Establish/maintain professional relationships with attorneys and clients to ensure compliance with client specifications, manage billing and collections processes from engagement to collections with tact, diplomacy, and effective negotiation skills. Handle complex billing arrangements which may include client-level billing and collections. Train/mentor billing specialists. Verify rates with the rate analysts, review/implement outside counsel guidelines, monitor fee caps, tier discounts, and matter budgets, setting up and monitoring alerts. Manage the prebill to the final bill process. Submit finalized bills/eBills in appropriate template format. Communicate directly with clients as requested or as established, including following-up on collections and contacting clients as needed.  Respond to inquiries relating to accruals, audits, and payment reports, recommending solutions based on billing trends and preparing ad hoc reports upon request. Monitor the unapplied cash report and offer resolutions when applicable. 

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Prior law firm billing experience required. Experience with Financial Management Systems software. Related experience performing complex accounting analysis utilizing advanced Excel and reporting skills. High level of business acumen and ability to multi-task. Ability to assess pertinent information and anticipate needs and outcomes. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Strong problem-solving skills. Excellent organization and interpersonal and written communications skills. Flexibility to work additional hours as needed. Salary range $76k - $95k depending on experience and geographic location.

Payroll Tax Compliance Analyst – for Accounting department of global law firm.  This is a remote role.  Candidate is responsible for monitoring employer and employee tax contributions/reconciliations firm wide. This significant role ensures compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax legislation. Ideal candidates have an accounting/payroll background and current in-depth knowledge of tax legislation, audit requirements, payroll procedures, and accounting methods.

Duties: Evaluate multi-jurisdiction payroll tax data and calculations to ensure accurate payroll reporting to federal, state and local agencies. Prepare/process accurate federal, multi-state and multi-jurisdiction withholding tax payments. Manage correspondence with Workday, ADP, and other payroll-related businesses, including all federal/state compliance notices from tax and/or  regulatory agencies. Responsible for reconciliations/balancing between third-party tax reports and Workday tax reports. For all quarterly and year-end reporting. Responsible for detailed analysis of all payroll entries impacting accuracy of tax withholding and reporting. Outline, document, and review payroll tax processing and reconciliation procedures. Work closely with the Director and Payroll team to facilitate maintenance of documentation ensuring accurate and up-to-date representation of processes. Collaborate with General Ledger Team to ensure prompt reconciliation to tax variances. Remain up to date with legislative changes and various tax rates and rate setup in Workday and ADP.

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Accounting, Finance or Business. Must have at least five years of payroll and tax experience, with three or more years’ experience working with multi-state payroll tax. Advanced fluency with Excel. Proven success presenting technical data in an easy to understand and concise manner to stakeholders. Fluency with HRIS, ideally Workday. This role requires ability to maintain confidential information discreetly. Salary range is $74k - $98k commensurate with experience and location.

E-Billing Manager – for prominent law firm.  This is a fully remote position.  This role is responsible for managing the firmwide e-Billing process, ensuring accurate invoice submission through e-Billing platforms.

Duties: Monitor billing deadlines to confirm compliance with client billing guidelines and requirements. Maintain consistent e-Billing best practices firmwide. Evaluate e-Billing workflows and manage initiatives focused on process improvements. Supervise and mentor team members; collaborate with the Director regarding hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Support special projects and initiatives such as new software implementation.

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have at least five years of experience in a senior level accounting or e-Billing role with a global law firm. Proven experience managing teams in a professional services environment. Technology proficiency, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficiency with advanced tools of e-BillingHub. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Proven success prioritizing and managing deadlines. Salary range is $118k - $148k + depending on experience and location.

Billing Coordinator – for top tier global law firm. This is a remote position, but candidates must live within commuting distance to the DC, NYC or Boston office for occasional meetings. *Large law firm billing experience and experience using law firm billing software is required.

 Duties: Responsible for managing portfolio of client billing, providing status reports. Understand/comply with individual client billing guidelines. Proactively monitor E-billing progress. Responsible for the analysis, coordination, and resolution of billing issues. Ability to understand, communicate, and explain complex billing arrangements. Process client bills (making/confirming appropriate edits to drafts). Review finalized invoices for quality. Ensure monthly billing is completed by Firm deadlines. Assist attorneys with client requests including budgets, special requests, and various client reports. Utilize accounting tools for tracking client specifics.

 Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree ideal, 2 years of law firm experience in a finance/accounting/billing role. Adept with technology skills including ability to learn new systems quickly. Prior experience using law firm accounting software tools. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, proven organizational skills, with ability to strategize, multi-task, and prioritize. Able to provide the highest level of customer service. Salary is commensurate with experience 61k - 81k plus paid OT and generous benefits.

Strategic Pricing Analyst – fully REMOTE – For prominent global law firm. This position is fully remote, but candidates must live within Eastern Time Zone. **Ideal candidate has two or more years of experience in financial analysis and experience distilling/presenting info clearly and concisely to clients and stakeholders.This role has a focus on RFP's so prior strong experience in that area is desired. This position is responsible for creating creative pricing solutions and project management best practices. This role is key in supporting lawyers in client rate negotiations, developing fee proposals, and applying pricing best practices.

Responsibilities: Work with stakeholders to support development of responses to client RFPs and informal pricing requests, and alternative fee arrangements, providing insight, and developing pricing solutions aligned with firm profitability goals and client business requirements. Draft/improve written pricing proposal language that is professional/succinct/persuasive. Develop relationships ensuring successful collaboration with Business Development, Client Agreements, Matter Maintenance, and Billing teams. Contribute to strategic pricing initiatives with financial modeling/data analysis, including identifying and summarizing information from multiple sources for stakeholders. Leverage data to so stakeholders can make informed business decisions. Engage with stakeholders to support the development of profitable pricing solutions and serve as a liaison with the Business Committee. Partner with other members of the Strategic Pricing team to gain a well-rounded knowledge base and to teach others about your area of expertise. Pursue professional development opportunities with senior team members, analyst cohort presentations, and other online resources. Uphold high standards of confidentiality/discretion/integrity with respect to sensitive/confidential firm/client information.

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Must have at least 2-3 years of professional experience involving financial analysis. Ability to manipulate data effectively and present findings to team leadership in a simplified manner.Prior similar experience in a professional services firm,consulting or government contracting pricing experience desired. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with SQL is a plus. General knowledge in financial modeling in Microsoft Excel. Proactive with the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Detail-oriented, with sound judgment. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with senior management, attorneys, and staff. Self-motivated with a positive, service-oriented attitude. Open-minded critical thinker. Salary range of $92k - $145k+++ depending on location and experience.