GovCon AR Manager — Billing & Process Improvement Lead

AV; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead the PSDS AR function, supervising billing specialists and driving government billing across Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time & Material contracts. The role requires strong accounting expertise, ERP system proficiency, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage invoicing, collections, audits, and process improvements, with high visibility and cross-functional collaboration across corporate finance and PSDS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 7+ years of Accounts Receivable management experience, including demonstrated experience in Government billing for Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time & Material contracts, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and general billing procedures/best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading AR and billing operations in a GovCon environment, including interaction with Government customers, auditors, and prime/subcontract partners.
• High proficiency in computer software programs such as MS Office (advanced Excel and Word) and financial management software (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Deltek CostPoint, Unanet, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure AR team accurately calculates and distributes invoices in a timely manner, records and verifies payments received, and notes past-due accounts appropriately.
• Review and approve invoices while ensuring the remittance information is accurate, compliant with contract terms, and easy for Government and commercial customers to understand.
• Maintain complete and accurate AR records and ensure that transactions are properly posted to the company ledger and reconciled with the general ledger.
• Design, document, and maintain operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards (including SOX and Government audit expectations) and improve efficiency and control across the AR and billing functions.
• Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting and revenue data, including AR aging, DSO, cash collections, and billing status metrics.
• Participate in annual audits and special projects, providing timely and complete documentation and explanations.
• Effectively provide client and vendor support, ensuring relationships remain strong when payment or billing issues arise.
• Assist and support SOX requirements for external and internal audits, including performance and documentation of key AR‑related controls.
• Support Government and subcontract close‑outs, including reconciliation of billed versus funded and collected amounts and timely resolution of residual balances.
• Lead and direct the work of other employees, demonstrating authority for personnel decisions and the mentoring and development of staff members.
• Manage departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change while performing complex tasks and initiatives that improve AR accuracy, efficiency, and cash flow.
• Frequently interact with subordinate supervisors and managers on matters spanning functional areas, customers, and the company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Receivable management

Government billing experience

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Deltek CostPoint

SAP

Unanet

Job description

AV is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead the PSDS AR function, supervising billing specialists and driving government billing across Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time & Material contracts. The role requires strong accounting expertise, ERP system proficiency, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage invoicing, collections, audits, and process improvements, with high visibility and cross-functional collaboration across corporate finance and PSDS