Senior Manager Accounts Receivable

Summary

The Director of Accounts Receivable (AR) provides strategic leadership and oversight for the company’s entire revenue cycle, including billing, cash application, collections, and project set-up functions. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of revenue transactions while maintaining strong internal controls and customer service standards.

The AR Director manages a team of supervisors and specialists, including the Collections Manager, Cash Application Supervisor, Billing Supervisor, and Project Set-Up Analyst, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the revenue cycle, including billing, cash application, collections, and project set-up.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for direct reports: Collections Manager, Cash Application Supervisor, Billing Supervisor, and Project Set-Up Analyst.
• Develop and implement AR policies, procedures, and process improvements to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, cash application, and collections across all entities and business units.
• Monitor and optimize KPIs related to days sales outstanding (DSO), unapplied cash, aging, and dispute resolution.

• Process Improvement and Controls
• Identify opportunities to streamline AR processes, enhance automation, and leverage ERP and other systems (e.g., Deltek Vision, BlackLine CASH).
• Establish and maintain clear internal controls across the AR function, including segregation of duties and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with Treasury and Accounting teams to resolve complex payment and customer disputes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., Projects, FP&A, IT).

Reporting and Analysis

• Provide executive-level reporting and analysis on AR performance, trends, and cash flow impact.
• Review aging reports, collections metrics, and unapplied cash to guide business decisions.
• Support forecasting and strategic planning related to working capital management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as primary liaison between AR, Treasury, Project Accounting, and client-facing teams.
• Support internal and external audits and respond to inquiries from business units or clients.
• Partner with leadership on revenue cycle strategy, policy updates, and system enhancements.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred but not required.

Experience & Skills

• 10 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, billing, or revenue cycle management.
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple AR teams or supervisors.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (Deltek Vision preferred) and AR automation tools (BlackLine CASH and ARM preferred).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without authority, and drive change.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on customer service and business partnership.

Compensation:

Salary range is $110,000 to $140,000. This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role.

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The company maintains a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual’s race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), reproductive health decision making, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

California Consumer Privacy Act

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Salary : $110,000 - $140,000