Regional Billing Manager

Regional Billing Manager Requisition Number: 2023-2910-08 S&ME is a reputable and thriving, 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm, offering civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing and inspection services, since 1973.
We are proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve our clients' most complex challenges.
We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities.
We are currently seeking a full-time Regional Billing Manager to join our Finance team based out of our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina but may reside anywhere within our footprint.
Job Snapshot: As the Regional Billing Manager, you will serve as the subject matter expert for a team of Project Billers.
This role will be the escalation point for billing and collection issues and responsible for the oversight of the assigned Project Billing Team.
The Regional Billing Manager will work closely with the Billing and Collections Manager on all aspects of the billing and collections functions as handled by the Project Billing Team.
Responsible for serving as the primary contact for the assigned Regional Director, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
Manages day-to-day project billing and collections, ensuring accuracy in accounting databases.
Reads and interprets contract provisions, overseeing project elements, rate schedules, and compliance.
Conducts audits of deadlines and billing cycles, with a monthly review of invoicing and collections for the Project Billing team.
Handles project completion activities, including backlog review and WIP accuracy.
Takes charge of training and developing Project Billers, overseeing team workflow, and guiding collection efforts.
Manages team reviews and conflict resolution as part of team management responsibilities.
Required Qualifications: Associate degree in Accounting or Finance or 10+ years of comparable experience 5+ years experience in project billing Understanding of Work in Progress (WIP) Experience in KPI reporting and dashboards Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years people management Experience in the engineering industry Experience with BST software Why S&ME: Our people are the heartbeat of our company, and with employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole.
Personal and professional growth, fueled by development, leadership, and engagement efforts, propels us forward.
Our commitment to our purpose of "helping you prosper" and our culture shines through these programs.
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S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive: Competitive Compensation Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account 401K with company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable) Referral Bonuses Does this role align with your career goals and sound like something you would like to be a part of? If so, we would be thrilled to welcome you to the family, visit us to apply: Careers This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience.
The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program.
Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration.
Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered.
Visa assistance is not provided.
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