Burns & McDonnell

Financial Shared Services Manager - Billing, Finance 360 & AR (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell • $100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of eight years of relevant accounting experience (eleven years preferred); public accounting experience a plus.
  • Ability to influence, lead, and manage change positively, with strong project management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex information effectively.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • CPA designation preferred; prior supervisory experience valued.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Corporate Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Finance 360 departments, managing a team of 60 including 25 staff in India.
  • Lead the development of the new Billing Teams operating model and service delivery aligned with business strategy.
  • Drive recruitment and development strategies for early-career professionals in finance.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts, incorporating automation and AI into operational processes.
  • Serve as functional owner of enterprise transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations affecting finance processes.
  • Create staffing strategies that encourage innovation and career growth within the team.
  • Develop and oversee departmental goals and performance metrics to enhance business outcomes.
  • Prepare and present operational performance reports and strategic updates to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a diverse team, including international staff.
  • Engagement in enterprise-level transformation initiatives that shape the future of finance operations.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and automation, providing a chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
  • Career development opportunities for early-career professionals through mentoring and training programs.
  • A culture that prioritizes innovation, learning, and ongoing process improvements.
Full Job Description
Description

In this role the Financial Shared Services Manager will join a team of four shared services leaders focused on maintaining critical business functions. This leader drives the strategy for Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Finance 360 departments to drive efficiency of operations, navigate changing business requirements, and support continuous growth.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Oversee the Corporate Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Finance 360 departments, directing four supervisors and 60 staff members, including 25 based in India.
  2. Lead the continuous advancement of the new Billing Teams operating model and proactive service delivery approaches that align resources with business needs and strategic objectives.
  3. Drive the recruitment and development strategy for the Finance 360 program, which is designed to transition intern, new graduates and early-career professionals into experienced specialists who support operational needs in accounting and finance.
  4. Lead continuous improvement, process redesign, automation, and AI-enabled enhancements to increase efficiency, scalability, quality, and business outcomes. This includes implementing appropriate governance, change management, monitoring, and operational controls for automated and AI-enabled processes.
  5. Serve as the functional owner for assigned enterprise transformation initiatives including implementation of new ERP that impact billing, accounts receivable, and Finance 360 processes.
  6. Develop staffing strategies, hiring plans, and career advancement paths that promote a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement. Prepare team members for evolving service delivery models, focusing on process engineering and advisory responsibilities.
  7. Develop and oversee department goals, operational performance metrics, and progress reporting to support business outcomes.
  8. Prepare and present operational performance reports, trend analyses, recommendations, and strategic updates to finance and business executive leadership.
  9. Build relationships with global practice and regional office leaders and key personnel to meet business needs and identify opportunities to enhance service.
  10. Lead and participate in assigned accounting and finance department initiatives.
  11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant accounting experience (eleven (11) years strongly preferred); additional credit may be given for public accounting experience
  • Position requires the ability to influence, lead, and manage change thoughtfully and positively. Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
  • Must demonstrate ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • CPA preferred but not required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Accounting/Finance

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 264723

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MJ #COR N/A

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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