We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead receivables operations for major construction work in Welland, Ontario. This position oversees billing, collections, reporting, and cash flow support while working closely with project and operations leaders. The successful candidate will strengthen financial accuracy, guide a high-performing team, and help improve processes across the receivables function.

Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day leadership to the accounts receivable team, including coaching, performance support, and workload coordination across multiple construction projects.
• Direct the end-to-end billing process for project work, ensuring timely preparation of progress billings, change-related invoices, scheduled claims, and closeout submissions.
• Administer holdbacks, release schedules, and lien-related documentation in alignment with applicable contractual terms and Ontario construction legislation.
• Oversee collection efforts by maintaining strong client relationships, addressing invoice concerns promptly, and helping shorten payment cycles.
• Reconcile receivable balances with the general ledger and review records regularly to maintain complete and accurate financial data.
• Produce accounts receivable summaries, cash flow projections, and performance reports to support decision-making by senior leadership.
• Work with project managers, estimators, contract administrators, and operations staff to confirm billing details and secure required supporting documentation.
• Investigate and help resolve issues involving project extras, back charges, contract changes, and other billing adjustments.
• Support audit requests and contribute to ongoing improvements in controls, workflows, and financial systems used by the accounting team.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable and accounting, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Background in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, or general contracting environments.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of construction invoicing practices, including progress billing, unit price contracts, change orders, holdbacks, and lien processes.
• Knowledge of Ontario prompt payment rules and adjudication requirements under the Construction Act.
• Experience managing receivables for large, complex, multi-year construction or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with accounting or project systems such as Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to improve cash flow, strengthen receivables performance, and build effective relationships in a deadline-driven environment.

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