Manager, Accounts Receivable

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Position Summary 

 Kodiak Gas Services is seeking an experienced and results-driven Accounts Receivable Manager to lead the Company's accounts receivable function in a dynamic, high-volume, and fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing billing, collections, cash application, customer account management, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition and cash flow optimization. 

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive accounts receivable experience, strong leadership capabilities, a continuous improvement mindset, and proven success managing complex invoicing requirements across a diverse customer base. This individual will partner closely with Operations, Commercial, Accounting, Finance, and Customer stakeholders to drive efficiency, scalability, and exceptional customer service. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Accounts Receivable team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Establish performance expectations, monitor productivity, and provide coaching to ensure departmental goals are achieved. 

• Build organizational capability by identifying training opportunities and implementing best practices across the AR function. 

• Oversee all aspects of the accounts receivable process, including billing, collections, cash application, account reconciliations, and customer account management. 

• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing for a high volume of transactions across multiple customer contracts and service arrangements. 

• Manage aging receivables and drive collection efforts to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debt exposure. 

• Review and resolve billing discrepancies, customer disputes, and complex account issues in a timely manner. 

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. 

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy within the AR function. 

• Partner with Accounting, Operations, IT, and Commercial teams to streamline billing workflows and enhance system functionality. 

• Analyze key performance metrics and implement solutions to improve collection effectiveness, invoice accuracy, and customer satisfaction. 

• Lead initiatives to automate manual processes and drive continuous improvement across the order-to-cash cycle. 

• Manage challenging and non-standard invoicing requirements, including milestone billing, contract-specific billing terms, variable service periods, and customer-specific documentation requirements. 

• Collaborate with Commercial and Operations teams to ensure contract terms are accurately interpreted and reflected in billing processes. 

• Support acquisition integrations and system implementations by developing scalable billing and collection processes. 

• Prepare and present AR performance metrics, cash collection forecasts, aging analysis, and other management reports. 

• Assist with month-end close activities, audits, and financial reporting requirements. 

• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable accounting standards. 

Education & Certifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 

Work Experience  

• 10+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience, including leadership and management responsibilities. 

• Experience managing AR functions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 

• Demonstrated success handling complex billing and invoicing structures across diverse customer contracts. 

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and order-to-cash processes. 

• Experience within the energy, oil and gas, industrial services, manufacturing, or related industries. 

• ERP system experience,  

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives, system implementations, or business integrations. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. 

Skills and Abilities 

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities. 

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable process improvements. 

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment. 

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and operational excellence. 

• Self-motivated, highly organized, and focused on delivering results. 

Physical Demands  

• Required to sit for long periods of time  

• Infrequent light physical effort    

• Requires to frequently type and use computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc. 

Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.