Billing Supervisor

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.  THE FINANCE TEAM Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple : we build great things and we do it with great people. The Finance team at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) provides employees, stakeholders and customers with timely and accurate financial information. The Finance Department is comprised of seven teams : Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, GL, FP&A, Tax, and Project Accounting that work closely together to ensure compliance and the financial well-being of the company.  ABOUT THE ROLE Manages the development, implementation and / or maintenance of one or more accounting systems including, but not limited to, billings and how it affects areas including, but not limited to, journal entries, general ledger, billings and collections, cash flows, etc. in accordance with GAAP & Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) policies and procedures. Ensures integrity of data produced into systems and supports objectives of the Accounting and Finance departments. Ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of data. Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency. Participates in audits and special projects. May collaborate with internal personnel, external consultants, vendors, customers, government agencies, or auditors to provide required information and ensure proper recordkeeping for historical purposes. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

• Hiring, developing, and training the Billings and Collections team.
• Managing the Billing Specialist team and ensuring all company policies and procedures are followed.
• Overseeing and assisting the Billing Specialist team with the preparation, documentation, and processing of billings, managing billings from compilation to receipt of cash. Includes preparing billings for jobs that have unique billing requirements.
• Ensuring the resolution of internal and external inquiries regarding CEI billings.
• Reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining billing and collection reports.
• Building and maintaining constructive business relationships with internal and external partners, including project managers, other departments, and customers.
• Coordinating and timely follow up and resolution of billing and collection issues and process efficiencies with the appropriate parties including Legal, AP, Purchasing, and Project Managers.
• Ensuring timely and accurate management of lien releases; including unconditional, final, and vendor liens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope : Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.  Complexity : Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.  Discretion : Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in billing and payment schedules.  Interaction : Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.  Supervision : Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors. Acts as advisor to Billing Specialist and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.  ABOUT YOU

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent experience is required. Licensure / Certifications : n / a Experience : Prior supervisory and construction billing experience required.#LI-SA1 PLEASE NOTE : CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them,