AR Manager

Lead AR operations for a leading PE-backed national platform of best-in-class electrical infrastructure businesses, driving process standardization and managing billing teams in the St. Louis area as well as across the national platform. Why We Like This Leadership opportunity: Manage local billing teams and lead escalation for collections and billing cycle. Process ownership: Drive creation of standard AR processes and reviews to optimize cash flow and controls. ERP expertise valued: Leverage construction ERP experience (Vista Viewpoint, Sage Intacct, NetSuite) in a professional services environment. 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. 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 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 Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar 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. $100,000 - $120,000 a year #1482 #ExponentPartners We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Exponent Partners