C & Ps Project Management Specialist - Lachine, Canada - Aversan

Aversan

Verified Company

Lachine, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Project Management Specialist (Customer & Product Support)

Location:
Lachine, Quebec

Schedule:
Hybrid

DESCRIPTION - Our client is seeking a Project Management Specialist to join their team full-time. This position will work closely with the Business to proactively address customer billing problems before they become collections issues, primarily through proactive customer invoice negotiation and collections enablement. Working with the Business, the incumbent will ensure deadlines are met, work towards and achieve goals for Working Capital (WC) including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP). This position is the primary contact interfacing between the Business and the Customer for the coordination of timely and accurate billing.

Responsibilities

Participate in achievement of overall WC goal
Establish and maintain effective working customer relationships both internal and external
Actively lead the reduction of Unbilled AR
Work the customer relationship to optimize monthly progress billings on projects. Lead the liaison between external customer and internal project managers to proactively manage the balance between accurate, timely billing and maximization of cash collections
Work with Project Mangers to drive timely close out of projects and reduction of Unbilled Retention
Manage release of payments (AP) to subcontractors in compliance with law
Assist with the management and preservation of lien/bond rights in accordance with local mechanics lien laws to protect company's right to payment
Assist C2C team with the resolution of disputes where it pertains to billing issues
Facilitate monthly Unbilled AR review/escalate billing issues including driving actions through maintaining action register
Provide monthly and adHoc status updates for reporting purposes
Perform project invoicing reconciliations where required
Identify and escalate defined uncollectible accounts and mitigate AFDA risks
Act as control point for business WC specific policies and processes
Drive regular involvement of Business leaders in status of portfolio
Act as a team member of the HBT Americas Working Capital Team
Special Projects focusing on Clean up and/or Process Improvement as required.

Basic Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent
5 years experience in finance, accounting or managing external customer relationships
5 years experience using Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree desired

years' experience in Finance or Accounting function

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Understanding of financial accounting basics
Excellent communication skills both internally across distances and externally with customers
Sound understanding of Working Capital concepts
Understanding of construction industry standards

(ie:

tiered structure, lien and bond laws, paid when paid, prompt payment laws)

Skills and Competencies