Finance / Collections Manager- Building and Construction

FINANCE / COLLECTION MANAGER – FARMINGDALE, NY

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Finance / Collection Manager to join the MT Group in Farmingdale, New York. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building & Construction industry!

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

MT Group’s broad knowledge, technical expertise, and vast experience with public and private construction projects in the New York Metro Area makes them a leader in Special Inspection and Materials Testing field.

JOB SUMMARY

Collections Manager is responsible for developing financial goals and long-term plans aligned with the company’s objectives, prepare budgets and forecasts., and analyze trends to advise on business decisions.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Vice President

SALARY & BENEFITS INFORMATION

The base wage or salary range for this position is up to $75K per year. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Research and analyse billing histories; approve and process billing adjustments
• Assist with payment application reconciliation  
• Responsible for collection agencies interactions and bankruptcy notifications
• Compliance administrator for Textura payment systems
• Review lien releases and waivers
• Research and process refunds of overpayments  
• Provide support to field offices
• Assist with annual internal and external audit compliance
• Manage company customer service line
• Ensure timely conflict resolution
• Perform other duties as required. 

ESSENTIAL RQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate – Some College
• 5 years of experience in Collections  
• The successful candidate must have extensive experience within the construction industry
• The ability to establish a payment schedule with existing clients and recurring clients
• Ability to coordinate with each department head on problem issues and utilize the available resources at their disposal with the consent of the Director
• Must be able to keep up to date information on collections and able to work with the collection agencies if the situation arises
• Must know Tri-State Lien Filing requirements 
• Must have the ability to report and chart the trends of delinquent accounts and develop a strategy for debt payment with the Dir of Operations. Familiarity with
• Microsoft Excel, and reporting software such as Word and Powerpoint
• ​​Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• ​Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• ​Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• ​Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management  
• ​Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• ​Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• ​Must be customer focused and quality driven
• This is a remote position therefore constant office contact is required
• ​Ability to travel as business needs dictate​ 

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focuse