Accounts Receivable Lead

General Purpose 
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. 

Why this role matters 
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. 

Key Responsibilities 
Collections Management: 
•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 

Project & Operational Partnership: 
•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 

Reporting & Analysis: 
•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 

Process Improvement & Compliance: 
•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 

Education & Experience:
•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 

 
Skills & Competencies 
•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 
•Outcomes & Measures of Success 
•Reduction in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) 
•Improved aging profile (reduction in 60/90+ day receivables) 
•Reduction in unbilled WIP and improved cash conversion 
•Decreased write-offs and billing adjustments 
•Positive feedback from PMs and operational leaders 
•Increased process efficiency through system utilization and standardization