Billing Team Lead

Sia•New York, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Billing Team Lead, you will report to the Head of Finance and act as a bridge between Finance and Operations. You will lead a team of billing agents whose work mirrors that of Project Accountants, overseeing the entire lifecycle of project financials—from time and material tracking to revenue recognition. You will be responsible for ensuring that our billing is not only accurate and timely but also compliant with sophisticated accounting principles.

Requirements

5+ years of consulting industry experience
Solid understanding of GAAP, specifically regarding revenue recognition, accruals, and project financial lifecycles.
Experience with Sage Intacct is highly preferred or similar.
Strong ability to manipulate and interpret data; you should be the person who finds the "needle in the haystack" when reconciliations don't match
Ability to translate complex financial concepts to non-finance Project Managers and Consultants.
ERP and Commercial Experience Required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coaching a team is preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of billing agents, ensuring high performance in invoicing, project cost accounting, and cash application.
Oversee complex accounting tasks including Work in Progress (WIP) analysis, revenue cut-off procedures, and the management of revenue deferrals and accruals.
Review project data to spot discrepancies in billable time and expenses. Conduct deep-dive analyses to correct errors before they impact the P&L.
Act as the primary point of escalation for Billing Agents and Project Managers regarding contract terms, budget tracking, and complex billing inquiries.
Oversee the AR function carried out by billing agents, including the accurate matching of cash receipts to invoices and the proactive clearing of aging AR.
Serve as the functional expert for our ERP system and ensure accurate and timely flow of information to our financial system (specifically Sage Intacct or similar).
Identify opportunities to improve billing workflows, strengthen controls, and increase overall efficiency across the team.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Annual Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Annual performance based discretionary bonus
Robust Health Coverage
3 Medical plans
Dental and Vision
Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
401K retirement plan
4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
Family Friendly Benefits
100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
Time Off to Recharge
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Extras that Make Life Easier
College savings and student loan repayment assistance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
Gym membership reimbursement
LiveHealth Online virtual care
Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)