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Greater San Diego Area

• Three plus years in remote management experience. • Interact regularly with compliance counsel to assure compliance of federal, state and local regulations.• Perform regular audits of company inventory and quality control process to ensure the standard operating procedures are being followed. • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation as a site leader in our San Diego Office.• Oversee the daily business operations for legal proceedings in 26… Show more • Three plus years in remote management experience. • Interact regularly with compliance counsel to assure compliance of federal, state and local regulations.• Perform regular audits of company inventory and quality control process to ensure the standard operating procedures are being followed. • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation as a site leader in our San Diego Office.• Oversee the daily business operations for legal proceedings in 26 states.• Review, develop, and maintain department standard operating procedures to ensure processes are accurate and compliant. • Participate in annual compliance training to stay current with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.• Work closely with Senior Vice President, Vice President, Attorneys and other department leaders to ensure all levels of management are abreast of current events. • Examine and maintain proper inventory management and flow of legal accounts.• Direct and oversee employee’s professional development, through identifying training issues, potential lost revenue and implement corrective action plans.• Maintain relationships and work closely with multiple external vendors. • Travel several times a year to cross-train and collaborate in person with upper management and other department leaders. • Communicate the legal department’s objectives in presentations to other departments within the company and field any questions. • Interact with cross-functional departments, senior management, and external vendors domestically and internationally via telephone, video conferencing, or email. • Provide department expertise to improve current workflows, process improvements and technological advances in the legal field. • Experience in directing and building out complex legal workflows and software into automated solutions. • Experience in the use and build out of data analytic tools such as Microsoft Power BI to help make faster and better business decisions. Show less

La Jolla, Ca

• Manage up to 15 team members across several different teams.• Collaborate with other managers on department-wide initiatives. • Find efficiencies and improvements within team processes. • Ensure department and processes are in compliance with applicable laws.• Conduct audits for compliance and productivity.• Communicate with in-house counsel on various legal matters.• Conduct employee capacity planning.• Review and update standard operating procedures.• Prepare… Show more • Manage up to 15 team members across several different teams.• Collaborate with other managers on department-wide initiatives. • Find efficiencies and improvements within team processes. • Ensure department and processes are in compliance with applicable laws.• Conduct audits for compliance and productivity.• Communicate with in-house counsel on various legal matters.• Conduct employee capacity planning.• Review and update standard operating procedures.• Prepare work and vacation schedules.• Determine staffing requirements and team needs; interview and select candidates for positions in the department.• Prepare and document disciplinary actions; consult with human resources as needed. • Administer counseling to correct inappropriate behavior and conduct. • Ensure new and existing employees receive the necessary training to conduct the job. • Establish and maintain an environment that encourages teamwork and individual efforts. • Prepare and conduct annual reviews, performance goals and salary recommendations. • Maintain client relationships with company vendors. Show less

La Jolla, Ca

• Prepared legal documents. • Communicated with attorneys and courts to resolve legal recovery issues.• Scheduled hearing and trial dates.• Trained new employees.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Prepared daily cash reconciliations in excess of $2 million.• Posted ACH and Payments in excess of $60 million in monthly collections. • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for over 40 accounts, reconciling accounts in excess of $30 million. • Prepared and recorded journal entries.• Completed wire transfers, account transfers, and ACH. • Monitored daily the balances of accounts and ensure there are sufficient funds for our daily banking transactions. • Advised… Show more • Prepared daily cash reconciliations in excess of $2 million.• Posted ACH and Payments in excess of $60 million in monthly collections. • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for over 40 accounts, reconciling accounts in excess of $30 million. • Prepared and recorded journal entries.• Completed wire transfers, account transfers, and ACH. • Monitored daily the balances of accounts and ensure there are sufficient funds for our daily banking transactions. • Advised internal and external auditors regarding accounting compliance issues. • Performed general ledger reconciliation.• Ran financial reports from our database and banking reports as needed by upper management. • Responsible for reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Prepared bank deposits and completed balance sheets for daily log of payments.• Posted checks received to customer’s accounts.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Posted legal payments and calculated fees. • Review cost invoices for accuracy.• Communicating with contracted firms and internal legal department.