Rose Paving

AR (Collections) & Billing Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: Controller

Location: Flexible / Hybrid (Multi-Region Support)

Position Summary

The AR (Collections) & Billing Manager is responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable, Collections, and Billing functions across Rose Paving's multi-region operations. This role will drive cash flow improvement, billing accuracy, DSO reduction, and process standardization while supporting Rose Paving's regional finance model and acquisition growth strategy.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both execution and process improvement, partnering closely with Regional Operations, Project Accounting, FP&A, and Finance Leadership.

Key Objectives

• Improve Cash Flow & Liquidity
• Reduce DSO and Aging Balances
• Standardize Billing & Collections Processes
• Increase Billing Accuracy & Timeliness
• Build Regional Accountability
• Support Acquisition Integration
• Improve Working Capital Performance

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Collections Leadership

• Lead AR and collections team across all regions
• Establish regional ownership and accountability
• Drive proactive collections strategy
• Monitor aging and escalate issues early
• Partner with operations on disputed invoices
• Lead weekly AR review meetings by region
• Develop collection prioritization strategy

Billing Leadership

• Oversee billing team across all regions
• Ensure timely and accurate billing
• Establish billing cut-off deadlines
• Improve billing documentation requirements
• Partner with project accounting & operations

Regional Finance Model Alignment

• Assign AR and billing team by region
• Create regional scorecards
• Partner with regional leadership
• Establish accountability structure
• Support acquisition integration

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Drive DSO improvement initiatives
• Identify slow-pay customers
• Monitor unapplied cash
• Reduce credit balances
• Improve billing turnaround time

Reporting & Analytics

• Daily Cash Collections Reporting
• Weekly Regional AR Review
• Monthly DSO Trends
• Billing Cycle Metrics
• Working Capital Performance

Team Leadership

• Manage AR and billing staff
• Assign regional responsibilities
• Establish performance metrics
• Provide coaching and development
• Drive accountability

Qualifications

• 7+ years AR / Billing / Collections experience
• 3+ years leadership experience
• Multi-location or regional business experience
• Strong process improvement mindset
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction or project-based industry experience
• Private equity-backed company experience
• ERP experience (Business Central, Dynamics, etc.)
• Acquisition integration experience

Success Metrics

• Reduce DSO
• Improve Aging >60 and >90 days
• Improve Billing Cycle Time
• Establish Regional Accountability
• Implement AR Review Cadence
• Improve Working Capital

Compensation Range - Manager Level

Base Salary: $105,000 - $135,000

Target Bonus: 10% - 15%

Total Target Compensation: $115,000 - $155,000

Reporting Structure

• CFO
• Controller
• AR & Billing Manager
• Collectors (Regional)
• Billing Specialists (Regional)
• Cash Application