Director- Finance

About the role

The Director- Finance role at TK Elevator is based in Atlanta, GA. This position reports to the Vice President, Shared Services and is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of collections activities for complex and high-risk receivables.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of collections for complex and high-risk receivables, including dispute-related balances, contract claims, and legal offsets.
• Drive timely resolution of aged receivables to improve cash flow and reduce bad debt exposure.
• Evaluate and recommend settlement, recovery, or write-off actions based on financial exposure, legal considerations, and business risk.
• Lead the selection, onboarding, and ongoing management of third-party collection agencies.
• Establish performance expectations, KPIs, and reporting requirements for external partners.
• Monitor agency effectiveness, drive accountability, and optimize recovery outcomes.
• Ensure third-party activities align with company policies, legal guidelines, and customer engagement standards.
• Partner closely with Legal to assess risk, determine recovery strategies, and resolve contract disputes and claims impacting receivables.
• Support the development of legal strategies for disputed accounts, including pre-litigation negotiation and litigation readiness.
• Facilitate communication between Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on resolution strategies and financial impact.
• Provide documentation, analysis, and recommendations to support legal proceedings, settlements, or negotiations.
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable, Operations, and field teams to resolve billing disputes and address root causes of payment delays.
• Align collections strategy with operational realities and contractual obligations to drive sustainable improvements.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on dispute management and recovery best practices.
• Deliver executive-level reporting on collections performance, recovery rates, dispute trends, and financial exposure.
• Track and analyze trends in disputed receivables and claims impacting collections outcomes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve working capital performance and reduce risk.
• Maintain accurate records, dashboards, and reporting to support decision-making and audit requirements.
• Proven track record managing third-party collection agencies and driving measurable recovery performance.
• Strong understanding of contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and collections compliance requirements.
• Experience in construction, industrial services, or project-based environments preferred (given contract complexity).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in collections, accounts receivable, credit, or finance, financial operations, with a focus on complex or dispute-driven receivables.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with Legal teams on contract disputes, claims resolution, or litigation support.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to assess risk and make data-driven decisions.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.

Benefits

At TK Elevator, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

Full-time position.