Accounts Receivable Director

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is seeking a proactive and strategic thinker for the role of Director of Accounts Receivable. As a key leader within our finance department, you will spearhead billing, cash, and collections activities, ensuring alignment with McKinstry’s overarching strategic objectives. Your primary responsibilities will include devising and executing strategies to optimize cash flows, drive operational excellence, and cultivate a culture of continuous team development and stakeholder satisfaction. We are looking for a candidate who can showcase the department's value through tangible results, establish robust business partnerships, and leverage their business and technical expertise to support initiatives across our diverse line of businesses. If you are a forward-thinker ready to make a significant impact within our organization, we encourage you to apply. Additional responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement billing, cash, and collections strategy aligned with McKinstry’s evolving business objectives
• Maximize cash flow through consultation with business leaders and influencing positive changes in operations
• Build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high customer satisfaction
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices for compliance.
• Proactively support the Controller in evolving business initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end billing, cash, and collections processes, including systems, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify and implement opportunities for digital innovation, process improvement, and automation.
• Evaluate department performance through key performance indicators and metrics.
• Provide regular feedback, recommendations, and reporting to senior leadership

Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of billing, cash, and collections professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop value-add staff development and training plans.
• Manage risks and contingencies, including succession planning

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in billing and collections, with a minimum of 3 years in leadership roles developing functional managers and large teams of specialists.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in accounts receivable management, billing systems, collections processes, and revenue cycle management.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful billing and collections strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, capable of leading and inspiring teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, adept at driving data-driven insights and actions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex and cross-functional billing and collections projects, focusing on agile delivery and customer-centricity.
• Experience in digital innovation, process improvement, automation, and standardization of billing and collections operations, utilizing best practices and emerging technologies.
• Highly adaptable, flexible, and resilient, thriving in fast-paced and changing environments.
• Proficient in change management, able to drive and facilitate organizational and cultural change.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender-inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.
   

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career. 

The pay range for this position is $99,270- $169,900 per year; however, base pay offered my vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.  

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. 

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.  

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role. 

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