We are seeking a Billing Manager in Chicago to oversee the billing operations of our organization. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, while supporting the overall financial health of the Company.
The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a team of billing specialists, developing and streamlining billing procedures billing procedures, and resolving discrepancies to maintain accuracy and efficiency in our financial processes. Additional responsibilities include analyzing billing data, generating comprehensive reports, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and internal company policies.
Core Responsibilities
- Hire, train, and manage a team of billing associates.
- Oversee the creation, review, and distribution of invoices.
- Create and update billing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve billing errors, disputes, and other issues.
- Prepare reports on billing metrics, trends, and performance.
- Ensure billing practices adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
- Partner with the Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology, and Client Service teams to ensure smooth billing operations.
- Ensure proper revenue recognition and compliance with accounting standards.
- Proficiency in using billing software and systems.
- At least 5 years of progressive billing experience, specifically within consulting or professional services industries.
- Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and provide guidance with a minimum of 2 direct reports.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and solve problems.
- Accuracy and precision in handling financial information and documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, clients, and other departments.
- Moderate to advanced excel capabilities.
- Proficiency in using billing and accounting software. Preferred BST Global.
- Understanding of billing arrangements from fixed fee, lump sum, and time and materials.
- Understanding of accounting principles and practices related to billing and revenue recognition.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match depending on company performance
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time
- Company-paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Professional certification, licensure, and association membership
- Professional conferences and seminars
- On-demand access to training
- Internal workshops and webinars
- Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
- Life insurance (survivor benefits)
- Team member referral bonus program
- Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Transit commuter benefit (based upon location)
Our Team
Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years. Our team of nearly 160 consultants represents the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients’ needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business—one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality and diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment.
Ricondo is an equal opportunity employer
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What We Do
Ricondo & Associates, Inc. (Ricondo) is a full-service aviation consulting firm. The services we provide to airport owners and operators, airlines, and federal and state aviation-related agencies include facilities and operations planning, environmental planning, and financial planning. We provide technical consulting and project management services relating to airport facilities planning, airport master planning, financial analyses, environmental planning, feasibility studies, airfield and airspace analyses, and airport development programs, either on a project basis or as part of on-call consulting services. What distinguishes Ricondo in aviation planning is our focus on the aviation industry, our responsive approach to delivery of services, and our commitment to supporting our clients from preliminary planning through project design, federal processing, financing, and project construction. Our philosophy places client needs as our first priority – delivering our services in a way that builds long-term successful relationships. Nearly 90 percent of our clients are repeat clients, evidence of the quality of our services, our professional reputation, and the solid relationships we’ve built.
The company is headquartered in Chicago and has established U.S. offices in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Honolulu, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, Seattle, southern California, and Washington, D.C., as well as an international office in London, England.
