Director, Accounts Receivable & Collections

Citrin-Cooperman-Advisors-LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Director of Accounts Receivable & Collections to lead the AR & Collections team within Corporate Finance in New York.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in billing and collections in professional services, plus experience managing teams and implementing collection strategies. Strong Excel skills and exceptional communication are required to drive client satisfaction and timely cash flow.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of billing and collections experience in a professional services firm environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing AR teams and implementing collection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the AR & Collections team personnel and ensure operating needs are met.
• Oversee collection policies, processes, and cash applications to improve aging and cash flow.
• Resolve collections issues and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Monitor AR metrics and aging, including 90+ days accounts, and escalate as needed.
• Mentor AR staff, set goals, and evaluate performance regularly.
• Report to the Senior Revenue Director and participate in department projects.

Skills

Billing and collections experience

Team management

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Billing software

Excel

Job description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!We are looking for a Director, Accounts Receivable & Collections, to join the Accounts Receivable (AR) & Collections team within the Corporate Finance department.Responsibilities are, but not limited to:Create a working partnership with financial management (Controller and Financial Planning & Analysis FP&A team), as well as client facing management (Managing Directors (MD), Partners, and service line leads).Supervise the daily activity of the AR & Collections team personnel, as well as ensure operating needs are met.Assess and enhance the processes for collections and cash application.Oversee the documentation of collection policies and procedures.Resolve collections issues, as well as ensure high levels of client satisfaction.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients and managed staff.Report to the Senior Revenue Director.Participate in department projects and provide problem solving assistance.Monitor AR and billing support portal tickets daily, as well as ensure adherence to turnaround times.Oversee the AR & Collections team and their functions on collections and cash application.Implement improved collection strategies.Regularly monitor company receivables, especially over 90 days aged accounts, accurate cash applications, unallocated cash, and unknown cash receipts.Manage and mentor AR staff members, as well as set collection goals and monitor progress against the goals and evaluate the AR group regularly.Follow and enforce the comtime andction policy, as well as make sure team members make phone calls, follow up with aging accounts diligently, send out collection letters at due time and refer to an external collection agency when collection efforts are not successful by AR and Partners.Evaluate write-offs and manage quarterly processes with firm leadership.Assess aging of AR and work with the Controller to estimate bad debt reserves.The ideal candidate must:Have 10+ years of billing and collections experience in a professional services firm environment.Have experience managing teams with specific billing software.Have a bachelor’s degree (required).Work effectively in a team environment, as well as act as a role model for AR employees.Personally handle complex issues/duties that require an independent exercise of discretion and judgment.Focus on customer service and user support.Possess strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Possess effective written and oral communication skills.Be proficient in Excel.