Billing Team Lead

Our esteemed client in Fairfax County, VA is seeking a Billing Manager to join their finance team. This role is responsible for both functional oversight and hands-on billing and accounting tasks to promote the financial health of the organization. The Billing Manager will supervise a team of 8–10 billing professionals, oversee the production of custom invoices, conduct reporting comparisons, investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, and collaborate with operations teams, customers, and third parties to drive accurate billing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in supervising billing operations, adept at Excel and financial reporting, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven federal contracting environment. Base pay range $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr Essential Functions Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Create invoices and billing materials in compliance with contractual terms and federal regulations. Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Compare payroll and contractual reports to ensure invoice accuracy. Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Troubleshoot billing and accounts receivable issues; investigate discrepancies. Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Collaborate with operations, customers, and third parties to resolve billing inconsistencies. Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Maintain billing-related contract documents and coordinate resolutions for service authorizations. Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Address funding shortages with clients to reduce unbilled balances. Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Partner with Contracts, Compliance, and Cost & Pricing Managers to support contract adjustments and retroactive billing. Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Support transitions for new customer contracts to establish billing protocols. Billing Analysis & Contract Administration: Escalate billing or compliance issues to finance leadership when appropriate. Accounts Receivable & Special Projects: Finalize billing in automated systems and reconcile billed/unbilled receivables. Accounts Receivable & Special Projects: Track and input payment history and deadlines. Accounts Receivable & Special Projects: Inform customers of upcoming or overdue payment deadlines. Accounts Receivable & Special Projects: Research discrepancies in receivables and follow up with clients. Accounts Receivable & Special Projects: Prepare financial reports and perform variance analysis to support monthly P&L reviews. Accounts Receivable & Special Projects: Assist with special projects in contracts administration, reporting, financial analysis, and system implementation. Supervision & Team Management: Lead and supervise billing team members; assign and oversee daily tasks. Supervision & Team Management: Coach and develop team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Supervision & Team Management: Maintain a professional, compliant work environment aligned with laws, regulations, and company policies. Supervision & Team Management: Collaborate with leadership to implement best practices across billing and invoicing functions. Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent required (relevant experience may substitute). 3+ years of accounts receivable or billing experience. 3+ years of supervisory experience. Experience with complex/custom invoicing of $60M+ monthly preferred. Strong Excel and MS Office Suite skills. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to analyze data, develop solutions, and meet tight deadlines. Proven ability to manage and mentor teams effectively. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Financial Services and Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascendo Resources