Regional Billing Manager - Midwest
Job description
Job Title: Regional Billing Manager
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Accounting and Finance
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:
- 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.