AR Manager

About the role

Lead Accounts Receivable (AR) operations for a leading private-equity-backed national platform of best-in-class electrical infrastructure businesses. Drive process standardization and manage billing teams in the St. Louis area as well as across the national platform. This leadership opportunity values ERP expertise in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage AR Operations: Lead local billing teams to ensure timely, accurate invoicing and collections within a construction/professional services setting.
• Escalation Point: Act as the primary contact for resolving complex collections and billing cycle issues, driving swift resolution to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Process Standardization: Design and implement standardized AR processes and controls to boost efficiency and accuracy across billing and collections.
• ERP Utilization: Apply expertise with construction ERP systems like Vista Viewpoint, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite to streamline AR workflows and enhance reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Travel: Work closely with finance, project management, and operations teams; travel about once a month to support onsite AR activities and ensure team alignment.

Requirements

• Vista Viewpoint ERP Proficiency: Deep familiarity with Vista (or other construction ERP systems) is essential for managing billing and collections efficiently within the existing systems.
• AR Team Leadership & Escalation Management: Strong leadership skills to manage local billing teams and handle escalations in collections and billing cycles, ensuring smooth AR operations.
• Process Standardization & Efficiency Improvement: Ability to design and implement standardized processes and reviews to close current gaps and scale the AR function effectively.

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.