AR Manager

To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new

1. The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2. They have higher bonus structures
3. There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4. The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5. And more…

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads through vision, strategic planning, collaboration, and execution to meet/exceed goals.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops team members in the timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Promotes teamwork and interchangeability to ensure that department objectives are met.
• Encourages staff to identify process and service improvements.
• Responsible for ongoing performance feedback (establishing goals, monitoring performance, completing reviews)
• Identifies growth opportunities and challenging assignments to further develop key talent.
• Monthly system close for Accounts Receivable currently housed in MAS 100 and Cadence
• Timely close reporting to support the monthly accounting close and client reporting
• Manage the monthly AR estimate for self-billed programs and clients
• Development of daily cash application rhythm ensuring proper support for application and timely batch posting
• Manage monthly billing and support billing inquiries.
• Responsible for development and management of pro-active accounts receivable collections collaborating with Account Managers as needed.
• Monthly analysis and reporting of Accounts Receivable Aging
• Oversee calculation of sales commissions
• Manage broker commission calculations and reporting
• Support various client audit requests and the annual audit as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies and challenge the status-quo
• Create and maintain strong financial processes, procedures, and internal controls addressing any identified gaps.
• Effectively interact with other departments and corporate areas in the completion of initiatives and projects.
• Management of staff to ensure timely completion of numerous quarterly and annual state compliance filings.
• Work with the Treasury Manager as needed on cash management initiatives

Requirements:

• An inquisitive mind and desire to understand all aspects of the business.
• Ability to identify and execute on process improvement opportunities and provide support across departments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required; CPA/MBA desired but not required.
• 7+ years of accounts receivable Billing & Collections experience required. Assistant Corporate Controller experience a plus.
• Experience with Insurance Benefits & Claims systems and G/L systems.
• Mentoring and management experience.
• Effective communication skills
• Must be capable of operating in a fast-paced and transformational environment.
• Accountable for results and drive a performance-based culture of accountability for your team.
• History of leading, growing, and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on hands-on development and coaching
• Sage MAS 100 and Workday G/L experience, a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office products
• Knowledge of and experience with GAAP, statutory accounting principles a plus.
• Knowledge of management principles and insurance industry products services and processes.

To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m