Accounts Receivable Lead

Verdantas•Remote-CA, CA

4d•$65,500 - $84,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Lead at Verdantas is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end billing and collections process across a multi-region, project-based consulting environment. This role provides confirmation of invoicing while driving timely cash collection and maintaining strong collaboration with Project Managers (PMs) and operational leaders. At Verdantas, revenue is driven by project execution across diverse service lines and regions. The AR Lead plays a critical role in maintaining financial health by supporting cash collection efforts and minimizing financial risk. This role enables Project Managers to focus on project delivery while cash collections on Verdantas projects are achieved while maintaining client expectations for project deliverables. Strong AR leadership directly impacts working capital, project profitability, and the organization’s ability to reinvest in growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of progressive AR and billing experience
Experience within AEC, consulting, or project-based environment required
Hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint (or similar ERP) strongly preferred
Experience working in multi-office or multi-region organizations preferred
Strong understanding of project-based accounting and AEC billing practices
Ability to interpret contracts and translate into billing execution
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and partnership skills with Accounting, PMs and leadership
Problem-solving mindset with ability to navigate billing disputes
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple areas

Responsibilities

Monitor AR aging and proactively lead collection efforts across regions
Partner with PMs to resolve billing disputes and remove barriers to payment
Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts appropriately
Act as a strategic partner to PMs, Area Leaders, and Finance
Partner with Project Accountants and Projects Controls Specialists to ensure accurate invoicing, issue resolution management and maintain mutual payment terms with clients
Track key AR metrics including DSO, aging trends, and unbilled WIP
Provide executive-ready summaries highlighting risks and opportunities
Support VP, Finance staff for AR related reporting requirements
Drive standardization of AR processes across Verdantas utilizing automation and systems enhancements
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Identify and implement process improvements within systems and workflows