Accounts Receivable, Billing & Collections Manager

We have been engaged by one of our clients to identify a finance professional with expertience in AR, Billing and Collections. Our client delivers a variety of site-management solutions to businesses around the country. They are profitable, stable and growing rapidly.

Summary

The AR, Billing & Collections Manager is a result-driven and hands-on manager that coordinates the day-to-day operations of billing and collections. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in process improvement in these areas.

This is a remote position but does require being onsite for meetings once-a-month in mid-town Atlanta, GA

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

People

• Trains, coaches and develops a high performing Billing & Collections team
• Lead and develop a team of 5-6 billing and collections team members

Billing

• Manage full cycle AR process including processing invoices, cash application, resolving missed payments, updating financial records, and effectively supervising staff engaged in similar activities.
• Own customer periodic billing creation process for automated and manual bill customers based on specific customer requirements.
• Manage billing submission process for customers with specific submission requirements (ie. portals, template, email submission mailbox, etc.)

Collections

• Develop and implement a successful collections management strategy for a variety of customer profiles. Implement collections KPI's for maximum effectiveness and team productivity.

Administration

• Manage all customer-related documentation requests.

Monthly Reconciliation Process

• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting on monthly reconciliations and reserve analysis.

Reporting and Metrics

• Design and develop AR reporting package to facilitate AR aging accuracy, collections management, cash forecasting, and customer risk assessments.

ERP Implementation

• Serve as a leader in the ERP implementation process for AR related processes, including streamlining AR processes and ensuring data accuracy while adhering to project timelines and budgets.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience, skills, and qualifications:

• 2+ years of billing, Accounts Receivable, collections or related experience is required.
• 2+ years of broad finance experience outside of billing, AR and collections.
• At least 1 year managerial experience is preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge and experience with accounting systems / ERPs
• Demonstrated application of Financial Accounting Standards
• Excels at project management and organization.
• Demonstrates advanced math and analytical thinking skills.

Educational Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related major is required.