Manager, Accounts Receivable - The MITRE Corporation

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The Manager, Accounts Receivable under the Treasury and Finance Operations Division, will be responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable department in optimizing the accounts receivable processes from billing, closeouts, collecting, and reporting/forecasting. This dynamic leader will possess a thorough knowledge of analytical systems, quality control, billing, collections processes, and best practices for preparation, validation and submission of invoices, supporting documents, and other distributed deliverables. You must be able to troubleshoot Accounts Receivable issues using the Deltek Costpoint platform, and work in concert with other departments to contribute to the capture, management, and collection of receivables. Effective communication and collaboration between internal teams and external sponsors is critical to this role.






Job Responsibilities:



+ Lead the Accounts Receivable team, and effectively supervise staff in preparing, validating, and submitting invoices, supporting documents, distributed deliverables and status reports to our Sponsors


+ Works with staff to specify performance expectations (outcomes, deliverables, metrics)


+ Review and manage Accounts Receivable issues until payment is made


+ Design and implement improved processes and policies that contribute to accurate invoicing and address disputed collections items


+ Interface with clients, project leaders, contracts, and finance team members in resolving receivables delinquencies/disputes with grace and tact


+ Understand and operate within each customer’s contract terms and conditions


+ Liaise with key contacts / customers to understand closeout processes and requirements


+ Analyze system issues, identify root causes, and work with IT teams (internal or external) to fix issues


+ Provide cash forecast, DSO calculations, and dashboard to Finance leadership and FP&A


+ Support financial planning in analyzing AR trends and historical data, and need for fee analysis


+ Support corporate accounting with audits and AR analysis


+ Manage and run Accounts Receivable and other functional meetings







Basic Qualifications:



+ Typically, requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a BS degree in a related field; or 14 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.


+ 5 + years of management experience


+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong executive presence


+ Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously


+ Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills to resolve inquiries


+ Costpoint expertise


+ Government Contracting experience


+ Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency


+ Innovative mind-set with ability to independently initiate and manage change


+ Exceptional organizational skills, prioritization skills, and attention to detail


+ Experience managing and developing staff of varying experience levels


+ Working knowledge of CAS & FAR regulations


+ This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site







Preferred Qualifications:



+ Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting





This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None



This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

None



Work Location Type:

Hybrid



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