Commercial Finance Sr Mgr

Elevated•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

APi Elevator is seeking a Commercial Finance Senior Manager to strengthen commercial finance capabilities and improve Credit, Billing, and Collections (CBC) performance. The role will develop processes, reporting, and analysis focused on customer, line-of-business, and geographic-market growth and profitability, supporting both organic growth and M&A efforts. It will also enhance CBC processes to improve customer collections, reduce aged invoices, and lower days sales outstanding (DSO). Reporting directly to the APi Elevator Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Manager will work closely with the APi Elevator Senior Leadership Team and Sales, Operations, Billing, and Collections teams. The position provides financial analysis and business partnership to support growth, profitability, cash flow, and operational decision-making. This is a newly created role following a recent acquisition, with opportunities for career growth. The position follows a hybrid schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday at the Tampa office and remote flexibility Monday and Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
7–10 years of progressive experience across accounting and financial analysis.
Strong business partnering skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, especially senior leadership.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to perform detailed financial analysis and create complex financial models.
Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA.
Industry experience in elevator service, construction, or industrial services.
Familiarity with Salesforce/Certinia.

Responsibilities

Lead development and ongoing publication of customer- and line-of-business-level reporting and financial analysis.
Partner with Sales, Operations, and other business leaders to identify growth opportunities, optimize customer and product/service mix, strengthen pricing strategies, and improve margins and profitability.
Support Sales and Operations proposal generation with pricing and profitability analysis.
Develop and monitor key financial and commercial KPIs, provide actionable performance reporting, and challenge assumptions to identify profitable growth, better resource allocation, and long-term value creation.
Lead CBC activities to improve accounts receivable performance, reduce aged receivables, and optimize DSO in line with organizational targets and financial objectives.
Work with Sales, Operations, Billing, Collections, and Leadership to resolve customer account issues, remove payment barriers, improve cash flow, and promote accountability for collection performance.
Establish and execute credit risk management, collections prioritization, and escalation strategies to reduce overdue balances and bad-debt exposure and accelerate cash conversion while balancing customer relationships and business growth.
Collaborate with Billing, Sales, and Operations to resolve invoicing errors, contractual discrepancies, and customer disputes; streamline billing processes; and reduce payment delays and recurring causes of aged receivables.
Monitor and report CBC metrics, including DSO, receivables aging, overdue balances, collection effectiveness, and billing accuracy; provide leadership with actionable insights and drive cross-functional improvements and accountability.
Advise the APi Elevator Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders on revenue, profitability, cost controls, and financial risks.
Translate financial insights into business strategies, support operational decisions, and drive sustainable revenue and profitability growth.
Lead initiatives to improve growth, efficiency, and effectiveness across the business.