Director of Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

FORTIS Resource Partners is a boutique recruiting firm supporting successful companies in Southern California.

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable to join their growing company.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Location: Anaheim, CA (On-Site)

Compensation: $130-160k + Bonus

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established, multi-entity organization, is seeking a hands-on Director of Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable to oversee and strengthen the company’s AR and AP functions.

This position will lead the development and execution of scalable processes, controls, reporting, and team structures across a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in construction and/or manufacturing accounting. This is a leadership role for someone who can both strategically improve the function and roll up their sleeves to solve issues and drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions across a multi-entity organization.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve AR/AP processes, internal controls, escalation procedures, and reporting standards.
• Establish and monitor AR performance metrics, including DSO, aging, percentage current, and cash conversion.
• Establish and monitor AP metrics, including DPO, on-time payments, discount capture, and exception rates.
• Lead, develop, and hold AR/collections teams accountable for timely billing, follow-up, and collections.
• Oversee AP operations, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, vendor management, payment processing, and payment runs.
• Ensure accurate cash application and proper resolution of short-pays, retainage/retention, and intercompany billing.
• Oversee preliminary notices, lien waivers, retention, and mechanic’s lien processes in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of construction contract payment terms, retention provisions, liquidated damages, and change-order mechanics as they relate to billing and collections.
• Establish consistent billing and collections procedures for public-agency and government contracts.
• Partner with Project Management, Estimating, Operations, Compliance, Payroll, and Accounting/Finance teams to resolve billing, documentation, and payment issues.
• Oversee three-way matching, vendor master maintenance, AP controls, and month-end AP close.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement within the ERP and related accounting systems.
• Support month-end and year-end close, audit preparation, and banking activities related to AR/AP.
• Prepare reporting and provide recommendations to executive leadership regarding cash flow, receivables, payables exposure, and process performance.
• Develop and document procedures and best practices to create consistency across entities and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounting
• Experience within construction, heavy civil, manufacturing, or other multi-entity environments.
• Strong knowledge of progress billing, retention, preliminary notices, lien waivers, and mechanic’s lien requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with construction, manufacturing, or multi-entity ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or a similar cloud-based accounting/ERP system.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish accountability, improve processes, and work effectively across multiple departments and entities.

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