Accounts Receivable Lead

Overview

This role involves leading the Accounts Receivable (AR) function within a multi-region, project-based consulting environment focused on environmental and infrastructure services. The AR Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end billing and collections process, ensuring timely cash collection, and collaborating closely with Project Managers and operational leaders to support financial health and project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively lead collection efforts across multiple regions
• Collaborate with Project Managers to resolve billing disputes and remove payment barriers
• Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts as needed
• Serve as a strategic partner to Project Managers, Area Leaders, and Finance teams
• Work with Project Accountants and Project Controls Specialists to ensure accurate invoicing and manage issue resolution
• Track key AR metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), aging trends, and unbilled work in progress (WIP)
• Provide executive-level summaries highlighting risks and opportunities related to AR
• Support finance leadership with AR-related reporting requirements
• Drive standardization and automation of AR processes across the organization
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements within systems and workflows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable and billing
• Experience in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), consulting, or project-based environments
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP systems is strongly preferred
• Experience working in multi-office or multi-region organizations is preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of project-based accounting and AEC billing practices
• Ability to interpret contracts and translate terms into billing execution
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and partnership skills with Accounting, Project Managers, and leadership
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to navigate billing disputes
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple areas

Measures of Success

• Reduction in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Improved aging profile with reduction in 60/90+ day receivables
• Reduction in unbilled WIP and improved cash conversion
• Decreased write-offs and billing adjustments
• Positive feedback from Project Managers and operational leaders
• Increased process efficiency through system utilization and standardization

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $65,500 – $84,400
• Flexible work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Location

Multi-region consulting environment with collaboration across offices

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, recruiting and rewarding employees based on capability and performance regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability.