Working Capital Manager

About The Role
The Working Capital Manager is a key member of our Sydney-based finance team, responsible for optimising the firm's cash flow, managing billing and collections, and ensuring efficient use of capital across the business. This role is essential to maintaining liquidity, supporting strategic growth, and driving operational excellence.

You'll work closely with legal practice groups, operations, and senior leadership to improve billing practices, receivables management, and financial forecasting. A deep understanding of law firm economics, client engagement models, and financial controls is critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's working capital strategy, ensuring optimal cash flow and liquidity management.
• Oversee billing, collections, and receivables processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and payment.
• Partner with legal teams to improve time recording, Data capture, WIP management, and client billing practices.
• Actively challenge Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, identifying trends and risks to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor aged debtors and implement proactive collection strategies to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
• Collaborate with the CFO and finance team to support budgeting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Analyse client payment behaviours and recommend commercial terms that support financial sustainability.
• Drive process improvements in billing systems, financial controls, and reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards related to financial operations.
• Provide training and support to legal and administrative teams on billing and financial best practices.
• Support strategic initiatives such as pricing models, profitability analysis, and client account reviews.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and financial service providers as required.

Key Skills And Experience

• Extensive experience in working capital management, financial operations, or commercial finance within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of legal billing practices, WIP management, and client engagement models.
• Proven ability to manage collections and reduce aged debtors through strategic interventions.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
• High level of proficiency in financial systems and billing software (e.g., Aderant, Elite, Affinity, etc ).
• Experience in process improvement, change management, and financial compliance.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
• A tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is desirable.
• CPA or CA qualification is advantageous but not essential.

About Atmos
Atmos is one of Australia and New Zealand's leading legal and advisory firms dedicated to providing cyber, privacy, and digital risk services.

In a world of looming risks and crises, we are the protective sphere around our clients. We empower all businesses—great and small—to move through uncertainty with clarity and confidence, using insight to transform challenges into opportunities.

As a team, we are united by a culture of deep collaboration, working closely together to do what is needed. We act as trusted partners and advisors, offering a full-service approach that enables our clients to build resilience.

A collective force of intelligence and legal expertise, we're reshaping the very fabric of guidance and protection in a digital age. Together, we are not only stronger, but also better prepared.

About Our Brand
In a world of looming risks and crises, we are the protective sphere around our clients.

We empower all businesses great and small to move through uncertainty with clarity and confidence, using insight to transform challenges into opportunities.

As a team, we are united by a culture of deep collaboration, working closely together to do what is needed. We act as trusted partners and advisors, offering a full-service approach that enables our clients to build resilience.

A collective force of intelligence and legal expertise, we're reshaping the very fabric of guidance and protection in a digital age. Together, we are not only stronger, but also better prepared.

Atmos Benefits

• A remuneration package that meets the market, with clear pathways to career development and progression.
• A generous bonus scheme rewarding our people for periods of hard work, including automatic bonuses for achieving budget, early access bonuses for continuous service, and innovation bonuses for initiatives that improve the Atmos client or employee experience.
• Career progression and promotion based on merit—not just years of experience. Access to performance coaching, online training, and one-on-one career development support.
• Competitive parental leave benefits among the best on offer in Australia.
• Flexibility to work around personal commitments, with only three days per week required in the office.
• No compulsory shutdown period over Christmas and New Year, allowing annual leave when it suits you.
• AI-enabled best-in-class IT software and hardware to reduce friction and administrative burden.
• Sydney HQ perks: On-site café, gym (with Peloton), golf simulator, outdoor beer garden with BBQ, podcast studio, weekly breakfast, arcade machines, wellness events (pilates, stretch, meditation, run club), and regular community social functions.
• Access to 1,000+ exclusive discounts, automatic cashback offers, and financial wellbeing resources through our employee benefits partner.
• Additional Information
• Atmos is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values support fairness, celebrate diversity, and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
• The information provided in this job description (including responsibilities and benefits) reflects the current scope of the role. As our practice evolves with the changing cybercrime landscape, Atmos reserves the right to reasonably amend this description in line with the firm's needs.