Collections Manager

Ardurra Group, Inc.$75K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in accounts receivable and collections, ideally in engineering, architecture, or professional services
  • Experience with project-based billing, retainage, and contract-driven invoicing
  • Knowledge of collections best practices, credit risk, and dispute resolution
  • Skilled in working across teams with project managers and senior leadership
  • Proficient in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities
  • Excellent organizational skills, adept at prioritizing deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute collections strategies and procedures aligned with company goals
  • Review and analyze aging reports to prioritize collection activities
  • Communicate with clients regarding overdue balances and billing inquiries
  • Collaborate with project managers to resolve billing disputes and payment delays
  • Ensure adherence to contract terms, lien rights, and relevant regulations
  • Escalate collection issues and coordinate with legal counsel as needed
  • Prepare and present collection metrics and forecasts to leadership
  • Train and mentor staff on collections best practices

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship and training programs
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects
  • Flexible work locations in Miami or Dallas
Full Job Description
Ardurra is seeking a Collections Manager to join our team in Miami, FL or Dallas, TX!

Job Summary

The Collections Manager is responsible for building and executing the firm's recovery and collections strategy for project-based, professional services billing. This role partners with project managers, project accountants, finance and operations leadership.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and monitor collections strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with firm goals
  • Review aging reports regularly; analyze and prioritize delinquent accounts and lead appropriate collection activities
  • Communicate professionally with clients regarding past-due balances, billing questions, and payment plans
  • Partner with project managers to resolve billing disputes, contract issues, and client payment delays
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms, lien rights, and applicable state and federal regulations
  • Escalate collection issues appropriately, including coordination with legal counsel when necessary
  • Prepare and present collection metrics, trends, and forecasts to finance leadership
  • Train and mentor staff on collections and receivables best practices to increase proficiencies for contracting and communication, consistent with company policy

Required Experience and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable and collections, preferably within an engineering, architecture, or professional services firm
  • Demonstrated experience with project-based billing, retainage, and contract-driven invoicing
  • Strong understanding of collections best practices, credit risk, and dispute resolution
  • Experience working cross-functionally with project managers and senior leadership
  • Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines

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