Manager, Billing and Collections
Manager, Billing and Collections
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The Billing Manager is responsible for leading the billing processes and organization for Draper. Draper performs its services under a variety of contract types including cost fixedprice fixedpriced incentive time & material and license and royalty. The Billing Manager analyzes unbilled balances conducts regular accounts receivable analysis to ensure timely collectionsand provides accurate and timely analytical support for key customers.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Provide an open trusting work environment conducive to high levels of employee engagement that results in a high performance culture
Work with direct reports to establish key performance goals and objectives for each trimester while monitoring and advising on the progress to enhance professional development of staff
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) contractual obligations and Draper policies
Maintains policies and procedures documentation; provide training as necessary; compile billing and receivable related statistics; and develop and communicate status reports.
Review track and maintain billing information in the financial systems .
Ensure the integrity consistency and reliability of the processes employed in the performance of business functions.
Perform quantitative qualitative and financial analysis designed to identify opportunities for improvement across the full spectrum of the billing and collection cycles.
Analyze and minimize unbilled costs and prime contracts and subcontracts to determine closeout requirements and methods.
Reviews final invoice documents for accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
Prepares transmitting and archiving internal and customer required closeout documents.
Interacting regularly with Contracts Administrators/Managers Subcontracts Administrators and Departmental Program Managers to ensure contract requirements have been met (e.g. submission of deliverables verifying that all payments have been made obtaining various releases closeout of subcontract agreements disposition of government property disposition of classified material etc.).
Assist in identifying terms and conditions of complex billing or financial reporting agreements.
Identify research and initiate corrective action plans for billing issues/discrepancies.
Monitor and address all outstanding receivables and continually assess collectability.
Work independently processing cancelling funds retroactive rate adjustments and final invoices.
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and coordinating with DCMA and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) on audit findings and other issues that relate to the closeout process.
Develop partnerships with Contract Administrators Program Administrators and other stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Advanced level proficiency Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to streamline and produce procedure documentation
Ability to plan organize and prioritize tasks meet deadlines and drive initiatives to completion
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to perform in critical deadline situations
Extensive knowledge of FAR Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement CAS Department of Defense DCAA and DCMA billing requirements and audit activities
Excellent management skills and ability to mentor motivate and develop staff
Highly motivated self starter capable of working independently
Excellent oral and written communications skills to interface effectively with management subordinates co workers customers and other internal departments
Education
Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Finance or related field required
Experience
710 years experience with prior ERP experience (e.g. Oracle PeopleSoft SAP Deltek etc.) familiarity with Government invoicing systems (WAWF IPP EXOSTAR etc.) and Minimum 3 5 years experience in managing a Government Billing or Accounting Group
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Current in scope Secret security clearance is required.
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Job Location City:
CambridgeJob Location State:
MassachusettsJob Location Postal Code:
0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
