Regional Billing Manager - Midwest

Loenbro
Cedar Rapids, IA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with construction or industrial services billing experience working in a team-oriented, multi-state environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction or industrial services billing experience and team leadership skills
    — “5+ years of progressive billing or revenue accounting experience, preferably in construction, industrial services, or a project-based environment”
  • Professionals who can interpret complex contracts and ensure compliance with billing terms
    — “Interpret customer contracts and work with various billing software to ensure billing compliance with terms such as time & materials (T&M), unit pricing, milestones, and retainage”
  • Individuals who can drive process improvements and integrate with IT and Finance leadership
    — “Partner with IT and Finance leadership on ERP optimization, billing system enhancements, and integrations”

Things to consider

  • On-site presence is required in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with occasional travel expected
    — “Location: Cedar Rapids, IA/ On-Site”
  • The role involves managing internal controls and audit readiness
    — “Maintain and enforce internal controls related to billing accuracy, revenue recognition support, and audit readiness within the region”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing billing teams and setting performance expectations
    — “Manage and develop a team of billing specialists; set performance expectations and ensure accountability”
  • Emphasize expertise in contract billing structures like T&M and milestone billing
    — “Strong knowledge of contract billing structures (T&M, fixed price, unit rate, milestone billing)”
  • Showcase ERP system experience with specific examples like Viewpoint or SAP
    — “Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar)”
  • Demonstrate skills in advanced Excel functions and data analysis
    — “Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)”
  • Include experience in revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) if applicable
    — “Knowledge of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) and their impact on billing”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing
  • Improving billing processes
  • Supporting collections and resolving disputes
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Skills & requirements

Required

Billing OperationsTeam ManagementContract BillingRevenue CaptureERP OptimizationRevenue RecognitionAudit Readiness

Preferred

Milestone BillingUnit PricingRetainage

Stack & domain

Billing OperationsContract BillingT&MUnit-basedMilestone BillingERP OptimizationBilling System EnhancementsTeam ManagementCollaborationProblem-solvingAnalytical SupportContinuous ImprovementConstructionIndustrial Services

About the role

Original posting from Loenbro via Greenhouse

Job Title: Regional Billing Manager

Company: Loenbro, LLC

Business Unit/Department: Midwest                                                             

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA/ On-Site

Reports to:  Regional Accounting Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

The Regional Billing Manager is responsible for leading the company’s billing operations within a defined region, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant invoicing for project-based and service-related revenue streams. This role oversees billing processes, manages a team, partners closely with Operations, Project Management, and Accounting, and drives continuous improvement in systems, controls, and workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong construction or industrial services experience, a deep understanding of contract billing (including T&M, unit-based, and milestone billing), and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end billing operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing across all projects, service lines, and business units

Manage and develop a team of billing specialists; set performance expectations and ensure accountability

Review and approve invoices, pay applications, lien waivers, and supporting documentation in alignment with contract terms

Partner with Project Managers, Operations, Accounting, and Field Teams to ensure billing accuracy, completeness, and proper revenue capture

Interpret customer contracts and work with various billing software to ensure billing compliance with terms such as time & materials (T&M), unit pricing, milestones, and retainage

Ensure compliance with customer requirements, including portals, documentation, and audit standards

Drive improvements in billing processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency and reduce billing cycle times

Collaborate with corporate Accounts Receivable team and FP&A to support collections, resolve disputes, and reduce aging balances

Maintain and enforce internal controls related to billing accuracy, revenue recognition support, and audit readiness within the region.

Support month-end and year-end close processes, including revenue-related reporting and reconciliations

Analyze billing metrics (e.g., cycle time, error rates, unbilled revenue) and provide reporting and insights to leadership

Partner with IT and Finance leadership on ERP optimization, billing system enhancements, and integrations

Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP principles, and industry-specific billing practices

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of progressive billing or revenue accounting experience, preferably in construction, industrial services, or a project-based environment

2+ years of experience leading or supervising a billing or accounting team

Strong knowledge of contract billing structures (T&M, fixed price, unit rate, milestone billing)

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven workflows

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred:

Experience in construction, energy, infrastructure, or industrial services industries

Familiarity with AIA progress billing, pay applications, lien waivers, and retainage practices

Experience with job costing and project-based financial reporting

Knowledge of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) and their impact on billing

Experience with process improvement initiatives, automation, or system implementations

CPA or other relevant professional certification (preferred but not required)

Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-state operations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Indoor office setting with controlled temperature

Occasional travel may be required

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training opportunities

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.  If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

Living with Integrity

Exceeding Expectations

Acting with Urgency

Delivering Excellence

…we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Source: Loenbro careers (Greenhouse)

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