A/R, Billing, and Project Setup Manager

ARA’s Corporate Accounting Department seeks a passionate A/R, Billing, and Setup Manager with strong leadership skills and extensive government contracting billing and project setup knowledge.

Our team supports the dedicated employee owners who make Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) the success it is today.

We are committed to exceptional customer service and delivering accurate and timely project setup, billing, collection services, project closeout, and audit support.

We value teamwork, individual and group accountability, and strive for a balanced, enjoyable work environment.

What you’ll do as ARA’s A/R, Billing, and Setup Manager


* Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead the day-to-day operations of the A/R, Billing, Project Setup, and Contract Closeout teams
+ Hire, train, coach and develop staff; build depth and ensure continuity of expertise
+ Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture with strong accountability and process ownership



* Billing, Project Setup & Compliance
+ Ensure timely and accurate billing, project setup, rate adjustments, and closeout activities
+ Maintain compliance with FAR 52.216-7 and all relevant government requirements
+ Troubleshoot complex project setup, revenue recognition, and billing issues using expert Costpoint knowledge
+ Develop, document and maintain company-wide procedures governing billing, project setup, collections, and contract closeout
+ Provide guidance on indirect rate structures (including provisional and final rates) and how they impact project setup and billing



* Financial Monitoring & Analysis
+ Monitor and reconcile unbilled receivables to ensure accurate revenue and project setup, and timely billing, closeout and issue identification
+ Oversee collection efforts and maintain A/R reserve analysis
+ Prepare, analyze, and present DSO performance and trends to executive and senior management and the Board of Directors
+ Ensure financial processes support data accuracy, transparency, and long-term sustainability



* Audit, Controls & Compliance Support
+ Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adequate process documentation
+ Provide comprehensive support for external financial audits, internal audits, and government/customer audits
+ Collaborate with auditors to provide required data, resolve inquiries, and strengthen audit readiness



* Systems Leadership & Process Modernization
+ Lead system upgrade testing, enhancements, and business system evaluation or migration activities
+ Partner with IT and functional SMEs to improve workflows, resolve system issues, and drive process automation
+ Drive continuous process improvement efforts to streamline operations and modernize workflows
+ Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and comp...