Our client is seeking a Billing Team Lead to oversee project-based billing operations and lead a team of billing specialists. This role will act as a bridge between Finance and Operations, ensuring accurate billing, revenue recognition, and strong financial controls across project lifecycles.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Lead and mentor a team of billing agents / project accounting professionals
- Oversee end-to-end project financials (time & materials, invoicing, revenue recognition)
- Manage WIP analysis, accruals, deferrals, and revenue cut-off processes
- Review project data to identify billing discrepancies and financial risks
- Act as escalation point for billing, contracts, and project finance inquiries
- Oversee accounts receivable (AR) including cash application and aging resolution
- Serve as functional expert for ERP systems (Sage Intacct or similar)
- Drive process improvements, workflow optimization, and financial controls
- Collaborate with Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and alignment
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in project accounting or project-based billing
- Experience in professional services / consulting environments preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP (revenue recognition, accruals, project lifecycle)
- Experience leading or mentoring a billing or finance team
- Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Excellent communication skills across finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Bilingual English/French is a plus
