Accounts Receivable Manager

Description

Join a leading force in the telecommunications industry, delivering nationwide installation services to some of the country’s largest telecom providers. We are committed to innovation, quality, and exceeding industry standards while supporting the rapid growth of modern communication infrastructure because we care deeply about helping our customers simplify their most complex challenges to meet the demands of a fast-paced world.

Whether you want to perfect your craft or advance your career, we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to work with like-minded innovators, doers, and problem-solvers. Unlike other companies, we're big enough to work with household names, yet agile enough to give our employees the support and collaboration they need to deliver excellence every day.

Perks of Working at Triage Partners:

• Hybrid/Remote Flexibility

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• 401K Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• A Quality Employee Recognition Program

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager to lead the billing and collections function for a growing telecom company. The AR Manager will be responsible for managing the full accounts receivable cycle, including contract billing, progress draws, retainage tracking, lien waivers, collections, and reconciliation, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience is required. This role is highly visible and will partner closely with project managers, operations, and finance leadership to ensure timely cash collection and accurate project reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end AR cycle, including invoicing, progress billings, retention tracking, collections, and cash applications.

• Ensure compliance with construction contracts, including lien waivers, insurance certificates, and retention releases.

• Manage the preparation and submission of AIA billing and other project-based invoicing formats.

• Lead and mentor the AR team, setting priorities, providing training, and ensuring accountability.

• Maintain and optimize the NetSuite AR module, including job costing, project coding, and automated workflows.

• Collaborate with project managers and operations to resolve billing disputes, reconcile project costs, and align AR reporting with project performance.

• Monitor AR aging, prepare collection strategies, and escalate delinquent accounts as needed.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.

• Develop and enforce AR policies and internal controls, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and audit requirements.

• Prepare AR dashboards and KPI reporting for management and board review (e.g., DSO, cash collection metrics).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA a plus.

• 5–8+ years of progressive AR/accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Construction industry experience required — strong understanding of progress billings, retainage, lien waivers, and project accounting.

• Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience required; expertise in project billing workflows strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and AR best practices.

• Proven ability to manage collections, streamline processes, and maintain strong vendor and client relationships.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Experience in a private-equity-backed or growth-oriented environment is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to partner effectively across Finance, Operations, and Project Management.

• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced construction environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.