Manager, Billing Quality and Process Improvement

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JOB SUMMARY

Quality Manager, Billing oversees and manages the execution of monthly Billing Quality including Process Improvement, Auditing, Training and Analytics. Engages and communicates progress, manages expectations of a large, varied group of key stakeholders and ensures mitigation plans are implemented and adopted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Defines and implements quality management and measurement processes for managing billing quality and metrics as it pertains to reconciliation, adjustments, rebates, timelines, accuracy, volatility and completeness.

• Conducts root cause analysis and defines mitigation plans while ensuring adoption of mitigation plan and closure of issues.

• Measures and reports adherence to SOX process as it pertains to billing.

• Measures and reports on billing productivity/efficiency improvements and related profitability and SG&A impacts.

• Manages billing related risks and issues, quality, communications, engagement, adoption, tasks owners, plans, due dates and status reports.

• Drives and/or identities process improvements within billing, vendor payables, reconciliation and other departments where needed

• Mentors, coaches and evaluates management staff to foster strong working relationships within and across departments as well as demonstrate leadership success.

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exposure to SOX controls and the management of SOX controls

• Understanding internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance frameworks beyond SOX

• Strong experience with Excel and PowerPoint with knowledge of project management

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, setting direction where standards or processes are evolving

• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive sustainable process and control improvements

• Knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting concepts

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present their point of view in varied business situations

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to drive continuous improvement

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

• Working knowledge of billing systems, ERP platforms, and downstream financial reporting impacts

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree , or equivalent experience, in Quality Management or similar area of study

• 5 years previous experience.

• 3 years in a management/supervisory role.

• Lean/Six Sigma Certification

• PMP certification

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with and driving change across cross-functional departments including sales, sales operations, customer service, billing, credit, collections, finance and IT is a plus.

IV. Physical Requirements

• This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $95,700-$120,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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