Credit & Collections Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is looking for a Credit and Collections Manager to join our corporate staff in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The Credit and Collections Manager will work closely with operations leaders across the company, the CFO, and executive leaders to ensure minimize the risk of company cash flow.

Primary duties include:

• Analyze company DSO performance, identify trends and key areas for focus and develop and execute plans to attain target levels
• Manage and help to set priorities for accounts receivable collection specialists
• Perform credit evaluations and financial analysis of new and existing clients using D&B and other tools to make recommendations regarding credit worthiness
• Coordinate and actively participate in monthly project financial review meetings with profit center leaders, senior management, and project accounting team
• Help to develop and implement new credit and collection strategies and procedures to support the continued growth of the company
• Communicate effectively and timely with clients and internal project managers and leaders regarding past due accounts receivable and credit evaluations
• Research client collection issues, understand work-in-process on active projects and propose and/or negotiate paths to resolve obstacles to payment.
• Participate in training sessions to help employees understand how they can positively impact DSO in their roles
• Evaluate the need to use outside collection agencies and law firms for problem accounts in coordination with CFO and inside counsel
• Manage client lien waivers requests, ensure appropriate terms and execute acceptable lien releases
• Utilize Lexis/Nexis and other sources to obtain information on judgments, liens and bankruptcies
• Review bankruptcy filings and file proof of claims

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent relevant experience
• 10+  years of relevant experience (engineering and consulting industry experience a plus)
• Prior experience in accounts receivable and collections required
• Experience with ERP software such as Deltek required
• Tactful with advanced negotation skills and knowledgeable of regulations on collection practices
• Able to develop and make presentations, including to Executive level and external parties
• Supervisory experience required
• AEC industry experience preferred

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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