Director, Accounts Receivable & Collections (52714)

Citrin Cooperman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Director of Accounts Receivable & Collections to lead the AR & Collections team within Corporate Finance. The role reports to the Senior Revenue Director and requires coordinating with Controllers, FP&A, MDs, Partners, and service line leads to optimize collections and cash application.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of AR/collections experience in a professional services firm, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel and communication skills to drive team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of billing and collections experience in a professional services firm.
• Experience managing teams with specific billing software.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to work in a team and model AR leadership.
• Independent judgment for complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance and MDs to align AR objectives.
• Supervise AR & Collections team daily operations.
• Improve collection processes and cash application.
• Document collection policies and procedures.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

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!

Director, Accounts Receivable & Collections

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 & 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.

Qualifications

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.