Regional Controller, Public Sector Accounting (Onsite, Overland Park, KS)

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management – 25%
• Serve as the primary financial point of contact for assigned Public Sector/Strategic clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing timely, professional, and solution-oriented financial support.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices, payments, contract terms, and account balances.
• Collaborate with client Accounts Payable and Finance departments to resolve billing discrepancies and payment delays.
• Billing & Contract Management – 25%
• Review customer contracts and ensure billing aligns with negotiated terms, milestones, funding sources, and purchase orders.
• Prepare, review, and process recurring and non-recurring invoices, including complex milestone, subscription, and project-based billing.
• Perform manual invoice adjustments when required to meet unique client billing requirements.
• Ensure invoices comply with customer-specific documentation and submission requirements.
• Work with CAE and/or Client on Renewal Agreements/PO’s.
• Revenue Recognition – 10%
• Apply revenue recognition principles in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Build and maintain billing and revenue schedules within financial systems.
• Review contract modifications and determine financial impacts on revenue and billing.
• Accounts Receivable & Cash Collections – 25%
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
• Proactively manage aged accounts receivable through collection efforts and account reconciliations.
• Research payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, deductions, and short payments.
• Develop collection strategies for complex or high-value accounts while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Financial Analysis & Reconciliation – 15%
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve billing or revenue discrepancies.
• Analyze contract activity and financial transactions to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare reports supporting management decisions, audits, and financial reviews.
• Aid in month-end and year-end close activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – 15%
• Partner with Sales, Client Success, Legal, Project Management, and Operations to ensure accurate billing.
• Support external and internal audit requests by providing financial documentation and account analysis.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and client experience.
• Participate in system implementations, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–7 years of accounting, billing, accounts receivable, or revenue experience.
• Experience managing complex customer accounts preferred.
• Public Sector, Government, Healthcare, or SaaS billing experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and contract accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SalesForce and FinancialForce preferred.