Billing Team Lead

Our client is seeking a Billing Team Lead to oversee project-based billing operations and lead a team of billing specialists. This role will act as a bridge between Finance and Operations, ensuring accurate billing, revenue recognition, and strong financial controls across project lifecycles.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Lead and mentor a team of billing agents / project accounting professionals
• Oversee end-to-end project financials (time & materials, invoicing, revenue recognition)
• Manage WIP analysis, accruals, deferrals, and revenue cut-off processes
• Review project data to identify billing discrepancies and financial risks
• Act as escalation point for billing, contracts, and project finance inquiries
• Oversee accounts receivable (AR) including cash application and aging resolution
• Serve as functional expert for ERP systems (Sage Intacct or similar)
• Drive process improvements, workflow optimization, and financial controls
• Collaborate with Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and alignment

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project accounting or project-based billing
• Experience in professional services / consulting environments preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP (revenue recognition, accruals, project lifecycle)
• Experience leading or mentoring a billing or finance team
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent communication skills across finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Bilingual English/French is a plus