Accounts Receivable & Payable Director

EFG Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EFG Company seeks a Director of Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable to lead AR, AP, and billing with a nine-person team, including offshore staff. You will own end-to-end billing, collections, and payables, driving process improvements, technology adoption, and excellent client experiences.

You will work closely with Sales and clients to resolve issues, monitor DSO, and strengthen internal controls while remaining hands-on in daily tasks and reporting to the CFO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience focused on AR, AP and billing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing a team and offshore staff.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting discipline.
• Experience managing online billing and client portals with IT collaboration.
• Data-savvy with advanced Excel; Power Pivot experience a plus.
• Experience using AI tools (Claude AI) to improve processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication; strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for AR, AP, and billing functions with a roadmap aligned to CFO priorities.
• Balance strategic guidance with hands-on execution in daily operations.
• Lead a nine-person team including offshore staff; set roles, workflows and standards.
• Own online billing operations and the client billing portal for accuracy and accessibility.
• Partner with Technology to define requirements and test portal and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with Sales and clients to resolve billing questions and disputes.
• Lead collections strategy, aging reviews, and payment arrangements to reduce DSO.
• Champion AI and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency across processes.
• Oversee AR/AP month-end close, reconciliations, accruals and journal entries.
• Manage vendor payments and ensure compliance with policies and terms.
• Strengthen internal controls and support audits; provide reporting to leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Data analysis

Excel

AI tools

Client relations

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Claude AI

Power Pivot

Job description

The Director, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable leads the company’s AR, AP, and billing functions, including a team of nine with an offshore component. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role owns the end-to-end billing, collections, and payables processes, including online billing and the client billing portal. The Director brings a strategic vision for improving processes, leveraging technology and AI tools, and delivering an excellent client experience, while remaining hands‑on in the day‑to‑day work to ensure accuracy, strong internal controls, and reliable financial reporting.

Job Responsibilities of Accounts Receivable & Payable Director

• Provides strategic leadership and vision for the AR, AP, and billing functions, developing a roadmap for process improvement aligned with the CFO’s priorities and the company’s growth objectives.
• Balances strategy with hands‑on execution, staying close to daily operations by reviewing reconciliations, working complex client accounts, and resolving issues directly when needed.
• Leads a team of nine, including an offshore team, establishing clear roles, workflows, handoffs, and performance standards that work effectively across locations and time zones.
• Owns online billing operations and the client billing portal, ensuring invoices are accurate, timely, and easy for clients to access, review, and pay.
• Partners with Technology teams to define requirements, prioritize, and test enhancements and initiatives for the billing portal and financial systems that better support clients.
• Works closely with Sales and directly with clients to resolve billing questions, disputes, and account issues, building strong and trusted relationships.
• Leads client collections strategy and execution, including account reconciliations, aging reviews, escalations, and payment arrangements, to reduce past‑due balances and DSO.
• Champions the use of AI tools and automation to improve team performance, accuracy, and efficiency across billing, collections, cash application, and AP processing.
• Oversees AR/AP month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries, to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Manages vendor payment runs and relationships, ensuring compliance with approval policies and payment terms.
• Maintains and strengthens internal controls over AR, AP, and billing processes and leads support for internal and external audits.
• Uses data and analytics to deliver AR, AP, billing, and cash flow reporting to the CFO and senior leadership, turning results into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Motivates, develops, and rewards team members.

Job Qualifications Accounts Receivable & Payable Director

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Proven ability to be both strategic and hands‑on, setting direction while rolling up their sleeves on day‑to‑day work
• Experience managing online billing and client billing portals, and partnering with Technology teams on system enhancements and initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work with Sales and clients on billing, collections, and account reconciliation
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with NetSuite a plus
• Data‑savvy, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Advanced in use of Power Pivots a plus.
• Experience using AI tools to improve processes and performance; experience with Claude AI a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, Sales, Technology, and senior management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters to internal and external clients
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines